Keep up with Australian startups.
Local tech headlines, roles worth a look, and a map of investors and startups when you need to dig in.
Latest news.
Stories from the Australian tech press.
This toxic online world has an unstoppable pull. That may be about to change
Discussion on the potential effects of social media algorithm opt-out plans aimed at reducing exposure to toxic content, including misogyny, online in Australia.
- social media
- policy
- digital
Australia is riding an AI wave - but how is it impacting student learning?
An exploration on how the rise of AI technologies is impacting student learning within Australia, assessing educational and technological implications.
- ai
- education
- technology
Labor urges Greens, Coalition to pass social media reforms after 'dawdling and delay'
Labor urges cross-party support for social media reforms to address delays in implementing digital safety and algorithm regulation measures.
- policy
- social media
- digital
'Now measured in the millions': The common process being used to scam Australians
A rising scam exploiting common processes in Australia is detailed, highlighting the scale and technical methods of fraudulent activities impacting users.
- cyber
- security
‘Global reckoning’: Labor proposes new opt-out algorithm laws
Australian Labor proposes new social media algorithm opt-out laws aimed at increasing user control and addressing digital harms related to content algorithms.
- policy
- social media
- digital
'It could take over the entire internet': The threat top tech leaders say could arise in a year
Anthropic's co-founder Dario Amodei warns of potential AI threats that could take over the internet within a year, highlighting concerns discussed among leading tech figures including Sam Altman and Elon Musk.
- ai
- cyber
- policy
Why SA is holding a royal commission into AI
South Australia is conducting a royal commission into artificial intelligence to investigate and regulate AI impacts, reflecting growing governmental scrutiny of AI technologies and their societal implications.
- ai
- government
- policy
Telstra outage caused by failure to address well-known network issues
Telstra outage was caused by the company failing to prioritize and address previously known network issues, raising questions about infrastructure management and reliability in Australia's largest telecom provider.
- telecom
- infrastructure
- network
Anthropic researcher says some developers believe AI 'could kill us all'
Anthropic researcher Coxon resigns over concerns that AI development poses existential threats to humanity, highlighting increasing fears within the AI research community about safety and control.
- ai
- research
- safety
Open roles.
Jobs at portfolio startups, including remote roles Australians can apply for.
Sonder
Chief of Staff
The Chief of Staff partners directly with the CEO in a health-tech organization, providing strategic and operational support to advance growth initiatives and regulatory strategy. The position manages communication between executive leadership, prepares key materials for stakeholders, and leads high-impact projects including government affairs and emerging technology monitoring. It requires strong clinical knowledge and high-level commercial experience to effectively support a rapidly scaling company.
- Healthtech
- Impact
Aidoc
Remote
Team Lead - Technical Support Engineer US
Support
The Team Lead - Technical Support Engineer (US) at Aidoc leads a team responsible for advanced troubleshooting of healthcare AI software used in clinical radiology workflows. This hands-on role includes driving root-cause analysis of critical incidents, setting technical case standards, and collaborating closely with Engineering, Product, and Clinical teams. The role focuses on managing team performance, coaching engineers, and ensuring customer issues lead to platform and process improvements.
- Healthtech
Heidi Health
Sydney, Melbourne
Design Quality Engineer
Legal, Regulatory & Compliance
As a Design Quality Engineer based in Sydney or Melbourne, you will focus on ensuring the design and product quality meet regulatory and compliance standards. Your work includes assessing product designs, coordinating quality assurance processes, and collaborating with regulatory teams to maintain high standards in healthcare technology products. This role supports compliance efforts critical to expanding healthcare capacity through reliable and safe product offerings.
Restoke
Melbourne
Customer Success Manager
Customer Success
The Customer Success Manager role based in Melbourne involves engaging with restaurant clients to optimize their back-of-house operations using AI-powered tools. Responsibilities include assisting customers with cost control, inventory management, and task automation to enable clear and data-driven decision making.
Humii
Remote
Online Mystery Shopper
The Online Mystery Shopper is a remote role that entails evaluating online shopping experiences by completing designated purchases and providing detailed feedback. The shopper helps a startup improve customer interactions by highlighting areas for enhancement in service and usability.
- Consumer
Ektimo
Senior Environmental Consultant
The Senior Environmental Consultant role involves providing expert advice and support on environmental projects, working in Victoria. Responsibilities typically include conducting environmental assessments, managing project compliance with regulations, and collaborating with clients and stakeholders to ensure sustainable outcomes. The consultant applies scientific and regulatory knowledge to influence project design and implementation.
- AI
- Data
Stropro
Sydney
Client Success Associate
The Client Success Associate in Sydney will engage with potential accredited investors, handling tasks such as prospecting, qualifying leads, and onboarding clients onto the investment platform. This role focuses on client relationship building, ensuring a smooth entry process for investors, and collaborating closely with the team to drive platform growth.
- Fintech
Sphere
Sydney · Remote
Remote Pilot - Remote Operations Centre
The Remote Pilot operates unmanned aerial systems from a CASA-approved Remote Operations Centre, focusing on safe and professional flight missions. Responsibilities include planning missions, conducting live flight operations, monitoring outcomes, and delivering collected data. This role supports client operations, demonstrations, and contributes feedback for improving operational workflows and technology.
- Space
Immutable
Sydney
Senior Platform Engineer
Platform | Engineering
Located in Sydney, the Senior Platform Engineer will own the infrastructure and application deployment processes to accelerate engineering teams. Day to day tasks include developing and maintaining tools that automate service provisioning, improving system observability, and integrating new technologies. This role requires working across the full stack in a multi-cloud environment and emphasizes ownership and influence on platform reliability and scalability.
- Consumer