State of ICT Careers in Australia: Trends, Employment and Regional Insights

Professionals and businesses must keep up with the rapid pace of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector to stay relevant and seize emerging opportunities. This article offers a deep analysis of the key ICT roles in Australia, using the latest data to highlight employment trends, regional distributions, and gender and age demographics within the sector.

Key ICT Roles and Employment Statistics

ICT Managers

• Total Employees: 98,200
• Part-time Share: 4%
• Female Share: 27%
• Median Weekly Earnings: $3,534
• Median Age: 44
• Annual Job Growth: 9,600

ICT Business and Systems Analysts

• Total Jobs: 54,300
• Part-time Share: 6%
• Female Share: 34%
• Median Weekly Earnings: $2,742
• Median Age: 41
• Annual Employment Growth: 3,900

Database and Systems Administrators, ICT Security Specialists

• Total Employment: 63,700
• Part-time Share: 5%
• Female Share: 24%
• Median Weekly Earnings: $2,284
• Median Age: 40
• Annual Employment Growth: 2,100

ICT Support and Test Engineers

• Jobs: 14,600
• Part-time Share: 7%
• Female Share: 25%
• Weekly Median Earnings: $2,202
• Median Age: 35
• Employment Growth Rate: 500

ICT Support Technicians

• Total Employment: 71,300
• Part-time Share: 11%
• Female Share: 23%
• Median Weekly Earnings: $1,442
• Median Age: 37
• Annual Job Growth: 800

Regional Distribution of ICT Employment

ICT roles are spread across Australia, with significant concentrations in key states:

• New South Wales (NSW): Holds the largest share of ICT professionals, with 39.9% of ICT Managers, 34.9% of ICT Business and Systems Analysts, and 43.4% of ICT Support Technicians.
• Victoria (VIC): A close contender to NSW, hosting 30.1% of ICT Managers and 33.2% of ICT Business and Systems Analysts.
• Queensland (QLD): Remains steady with a 14% share of ICT Managers and 15.4% of Database and Systems Administrators.
• Australian Capital Territory (ACT): A significant hub for Database and Systems Administrators, with 7.9% employment.

Industry Insights

The majority of ICT professionals work in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector, Financial and Insurance Services and Public Administration and Safety.

This highlights the critical role of ICT in driving Australia’s innovation and technology-led economy.

Gender and Age Demographics

The ICT sector is gradually seeing more women in roles like ICT Business and Systems Analysts (34% female share) and ICT Managers (27% female share). The median age across these roles ranges from 35 to 44 years, indicating a mature and experienced workforce.

The ICT sector offers abundant opportunities for professionals, with robust employment growth, competitive wages, and major regional hubs in NSW, VIC, and ACT. Understanding these trends is crucial for businesses looking to attract top talent and for professionals navigating their careers in this dynamic industry.

For more information on the ICT sector or to explore career opportunities, get in touch today.

DISCLAIMER: The data findings in this article have been compiled from several reports released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and the Jobs and Skills Australia website.

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