PwC creating hundreds of jobs for university students in Adelaide
There will be hundreds of jobs for high-skilled uni students and more to come after a major firm launches its national hub in Adelaide, it says.
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At least 300 jobs will be created for university students within 18 months at a new PwC Australia national hub in Adelaide designed to train skilled workers in high-demand fields.
The centre, which opens in July, will focus on cybersecurity, cloud computing and financial auditing to meet a greater demand for Australian-based services triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic.
PwC Australia chief executive officer Tom Seymour said significant growth in job numbers beyond the initial 300 positions was expected during the onshore delivery centre’s first three to five years.
He said this would involve “a blend of experienced technical and managerial staff, as well as a strong pipeline of junior staff with relevant technical qualifications”.
Premier Steven Marshall said business and industry were recognising South Australia as one of the world’s safest and most stable places and, therefore, were creating jobs.
Mr Seymour said PwC, a multinational professional services firm, wanted to develop homegrown talent to drive growth in high-demand areas as part of a digital transformation strategy.
“University students in Adelaide can gain a real edge by taking this opportunity while they pursue their studies,” he said.
“Skilled workers from around Australia will also have the chance to join a dynamic team at the centre and experience the innovation that PwC and the vibrant city of Adelaide have to offer.”
Mr Seymour said the initial focus on cyber, cloud and financial audit services reflected strong demand “due to the skills shortage exacerbated by border closures”.
PwC hopes the university students trained at the centre will remain with the company, although not necessarily in Adelaide.
Cloud computing involves using a network of remote computer servers hosted on the internet to store data, rather than local servers or PCs.
Governments and banks, in particular, are demanding Australian-based cybersecurity services as overseas hackers escalate raids.
PwC has not revealed where the centre will be based but it is believed the firm’s Franklin St, city, headquarters are at capacity.
PwC Adelaide managing partner Jamie Briggs said Adelaide was chosen partly because the city was a short flight from most of Australia’s major cities and, therefore, well suited for a national hub.
It is understood the decision to base the centre in Adelaide was made without seeking government funds or other support. Mr Marshall argued SA was at the forefront of emerging industries like cybersecurity, which would enable young people to remain instead of moving for careers.
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