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Canberra’s job market is in chaos—public service cuts, shrinking consultancy work, and AI disruption are colliding into a hyper-competitive scene where top talent battles for scarce specialized roles. Government departments are slashing budgets, pushing work in-house, and offering voluntary buyouts, while consultants face smaller contracts and tighter reporting rules. Despite a flood of applicants for permanent positions, specialist contractor roles remain in demand—but the real squeeze? Finding the exact skills the public service now needs in a sea of qualified candidates.

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