LinkedIn, the popular social network, recently announced that it had more than 200 million members. As the professional network continues to grow, more recruiters and employers are using the social network to tap IT talent--both those actively looking as well as those who aren't.

Brisbane head-quartered data centre provider NextDC has recruited Paul Gampe to the newly created role of chief technology officer.

The IT job market in 2012 was reasonably subdued.

Cyber-security vendor BAE Systems Detica has ramped up its operations in Australia with the hiring of Sydney-based managing director Richard Watson and recent growth through acquisition.

IT employees are increasingly looking for employers to provide vendor or industry certificate training – to help them land their next job, according to recruitment firm, Ambition.