Independent Professionals   Engaging ICT and business professionals on a contract basis is an integral part of modern human resources management. The need may be to handle a temporary work overload, to get a special skill or ramp up a project team. SmartWorker's consultants are experts in sourcing contract staff for their clients.  Managers need experienced professionals available in a timely manner and at a reasonable cost. Working with SmartWorker as your resourcing partner will help you access Australia's 135,000 independent ICT contractors.

Over 10,000 contractors in QLD  Seventeen percent (17%) of the ICT professionals working in the Queensland's hi-tech industries work on a contract basis. The Queensland Government estimates its 2006 spend on ICT contractors and consultants was $150 million to $200 million and it will be more in 2007!  Australia's mining industry rates computer science specialists the third most important occupation required to deal with the current job shortages in the resources sector. Engineers and geologists were listed as number one and number two - guess that makes sense for mining.  SmartWorker can source ICT contractors with the skills and experience to perform well on your next project or temporary role.  To check skill availability now! Send your request to contractors@smartworker.com.au

Six top reasons given for using contractors: Effective management of a temporary overload of work.  A way to access special skills only required on an occasional basis. Engaging a particular individuals specialist knowledge who is too expensive to recruit onto staff. Try before you buy, particularly effective when you expect a permanent role to be coming available in the short to medium term. Reduce risk of cost exposure on projects that are experimental and may be cancelled if major milestones or gates are not made.  Renting the expertise can be an positive way to develop your own staff with on the job training and mentoring.

Short and medium term variety Contract terms range from two weeks to nine months with payments based on hourly or daily rates.  To get into this rewarding way of working Register with us to receive market briefing.