Information Technology
Information Technology is designed in collaboration with industry to provide you with the knowledge required to get started in the ICT sector. You can graduate with this standalone qualification or use it as a pathway into further study in a bachelor's degree.
An undergraduate degree in Australia will equip you with knowledge in all areas of information technology. You can study artificial intelligence, cloud computing, data management, mobile computing, information systems, and cyber security, among other things.
Top “In-Demand” Jobs in Australia
Here are some of the top available jobs in Australia, both in terms of demand and reward:
IT Systems Architect
Average salaries here are around A$ 140,000(approximately US$ 99,000). Senior positions may carry a much higher remuneration. Currently, various recruiting sites are showing 800-1,200 vacancies nationwide.
IT Manager
These roles are less to do with “administrative management” and more to do with your ability to be an agent of change through the effective deployment of technology. When consulting on leveraging business benefits out of IT, senior roles here can earn an average of A$ 125,000 (approximately US$ 89,000). Vacancy statistics are showing around 8,000 such positions available.
IT Security Architect
Our society is increasingly aware of the need for a higher emphasis on all-round IT security. As such, the demand for experienced IT Security Architects has never been greater. Currently, experienced professionals in this discipline are earning salaries of A$ 124,000 (approximately US$ 88,000) on average. There are approximately 166 vacancies in this domain.
Cloud Engineers
Another area where demand and salaries are high, experienced Cloud Engineers can expect to earn average salaries in the region of A$ 112,000 (approximately US$ 79,000). Vacancies in this area are also high – numbering approximately 700 across Australia.
Data Scientist
Data scientists are essential to many systems development and exploitation activities. Positions in this skills domain carry an average salary of around A$ 100,000 (approximately US$ 70,000). There are plenty of positions around too – approximately 254 of them across the country.
Python Developers
One of the most popular development languages around, Python is now a significant force in the IT industry. Salaries for experienced Python developers average around A$ 100,000(approximately US$ 70,000). There are currently around 2,600 vacancies for such developers across the country.
IT Consultants
Experienced IT consultants are always in demand – whether freelance or salaried. An experienced consultant might be able to earn an average of around A$ 80,000(approximately US$ 57,000). There are in excess of 11,000 vacancies of this type available in Australia.
Project Managers
The business world is always on the lookout for more people with skills in recognized PM methodologies. Salaries are around an average of A$ 80,000 (approximately US$ 57,000 and higher for more senior positions). Right now, there are in the region of 634 such positions available in various locations.
Telecoms Technician
Another skill set in high demand, Telecoms engineers can expect average salary levels of around A$80,000 (approximately US$ 57,000). At the moment, there are at least 1,416 such vacancies open.
DevOps Engineer
People with this broad-based skill set can expect average salaries in the region of A$70,000 (approximately US$ 50,000). There are at least 2,400 such positions currently being advertised.
