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Software engineering recruitment.
From a single specialist developer to an entire engineering team, across modern stacks and enterprise platforms.
Roles we recruit
Permanent and contract, from hands-on specialists to heads of function, across Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and regional Australia.
Brisbane market, 2026
From Three's 2026 salary survey, based on our live placement data. Mid-points in bold.
What we're seeing
Software Engineering demand in Brisbane has softened relative to the peaks of 2022–2023, reflecting broader market recalibration and the impact of AI-assisted development tools. The softening in volume has sharpened focus on quality — employers are significantly more selective, with tech stack alignment now a non-negotiable filter at the shortlist stage. React, Python, .NET and Java remain dominant. Heads of Engineering and Technical Leads with strong people leadership credentials attract strong interest — these roles are hard to fill because the combination of deep technical expertise and genuine team leadership is rare.
| Role | Permanent (base + super) | Contract (daily, ex. GST) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low | Mid | High | Low | Mid | High | |
| Head of Engineering | $177k | $200k | $233k+ | $1,120 | $1,278 | $1,556 |
| Technical Leads & Analysts | $133k | $166k | $189k | $889 | $1,120 | $1,278 |
| Software & Application Development | $122k | $150k | $166k | $778 | $945 | $1,120 |
| Web & Mobile Development | $133k | $161k | $194k | $778 | $1,000 | $1,195 |
| Integration Development | $122k | $151k | $189k | $890 | $1,056 | $1,278 |
How we help
An experienced consultant from brief to start date, and long after.
Permanent
Full market search
Local, national and international reach, a shortlist of the three best people, and a six-month guarantee.
Contract
Fast, low-risk contractors
Shortlists typically within 24 to 48 hours, with compliance, payroll and contractor care handled for you.
Teams
Scale a whole team
Several roles recruited in parallel for a new squad or program, with one point of contact.
Common questions
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What does a software developer earn in Brisbane in 2026?
Our survey puts Software & Application Development in Brisbane at a mid-point of $150k permanent and $945 a day on contract. Tech leads sit higher, at around $166k.
Do you test technical skills before presenting candidates?
We screen for tech stack alignment and delivered work in depth, and we're happy to run your technical assessment as part of the process.
Can you build a whole engineering team?
Yes. We regularly recruit several roles at once for new squads and programs, permanent and contract.
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