Dreaming about moving to Australia? Here’s a detailed guide on 30 IT occupations, including job prospects, salaries and top skills required by employers in this country.
Job growth projections, which include the period from 2019 and 2024, are provided by Labour Market Information Portal. Note that these estimations don’t take account of any impact caused by the COVID-19 pandemic but allow you to assess the general demand on a given occupation in Australia.
Average salaries are based on SEEK job ads, and skills employers are looking for are based on SEEK Profile data. All salaries are in Australian dollars.
Here we go.
Back-End Developer
Back-end developer jobs are projected to grow in Australia by 23.4% in 5 years. The average salary for this occupation is between $100K and $120K per year across all territories and states. Remuneration for back-end developers is lower in Queensland (between $95K and $110K) and South Australia (between $80K and $90K).
Hard skills employers are looking for in back-end developers:
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- JavaScript
- Software Development
- PHP
- Application Programming Interface (API)
- C#
- Microsoft .NET Framework
- Microsoft Azure
Soft skills employers are looking for in back-end developers:
- Self Motivation
- Communication Skills
Data Analyst
Data analyst jobs are projected to grow in Australia by 12.9% in 5 years. The average salary for this occupation is between $100K and $120K per year across all territories and states. Remuneration for data analysts is lower in Western Australia (between $95K and $110K), Victoria, the Australian Capital Territory (between $85K and $95K), and South Australia (between $80K and $90K).
Hard skills employers are looking for in data analysts:
- Data Analysis
- Database
- Tableau
- Python
Soft skills employers are looking for in data analysts:
- Communication Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Thoroughness
- Written Communicator
- Self Motivation
- Problem Solving
Database Administrator
Database administrator jobs are projected to grow in Australia by 18.3% in 5 years. The average salary for this occupation is between $100K and $120K per year across all territories and states. Remuneration for database administrators is lower in Western Australia (between $95K and $110K).
Hard skills employers are looking for in database administrators:
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Oracle
- Database Administration
- Linux
- Backup
- Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services
- Microsoft Azure
Soft skills employers are looking for in database administrators:
- Communication Skills
- Thoroughness
- Initiative
Database Developer
Database developer jobs are projected to grow in Australia by 18.3% in 5 years. The average salary for this occupation is between $95K and $110K per year across all territories and states. Remuneration for database developers is lower in New South Wales (between $70K and $80K).
Hard skills employers are looking for in database developers:
- Database
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Computer Software
- Data Warehouse
- Analysis
- Microsoft Products
- Oracle Programming Language for SQL
Soft skills employers are looking for in database developers:
- Communication Skills
- Collaboration
- Written Communicator
DevOps Engineer
DevOps engineer jobs are projected to grow in Australia by 23.4% in 5 years. The average salary for this occupation is between $120K and $140K per year across all territories and states. Remuneration for DevOps engineers is lower in Queensland, South Australia (between $100K and $120K), and Western Australia (between $95K and $110K).
Hard skills employers are looking for in DevOps engineers:
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Python
- Linux
- Ansible Configuration Management
- Microsoft Azure
- Pipelines
- Kubernetes
- Deployment
- Powershell
Soft skills employers are looking for in DevOps engineers:
- Communication Skills
Front-End Developer
Front-end developer jobs are projected to grow in Australia by 23.4% in 5 years. The average salary for this occupation is between $100K and $120K per year across all territories and states. Remuneration for front-end developers is lower in South Australia (between $80K and $90K) but higher in the Australian Capital Territory (between $120K and $140K).
Hard skills employers are looking for in front-end developers:
- JavaScript
- Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
- Angular
- Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
- React.js
- Syntactically Awesome Style Sheets (SASS)
- jQuery
- TypeScript
Soft skills employers are looking for in front-end developers:
- Self Motivation
- Communication Skills
Full-Stack Developer
Full-stack developer jobs are projected to grow in Australia by 23.4% in 5 years. The average salary for this occupation is between $100K and $120K per year across all territories and states. Remuneration for full-stack developers is lower in South Australia (between $95K and $110K) but higher in New South Wales, Victoria (between $120K and $140K), and the Australian Capital Territory (between $120K and $150K).
Hard skills employers are looking for in full-stack developers:
- JavaScript
- Angular
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Application Programming Interface (API)
- Microsoft .NET Framework
- C#
- PHP
- Database
Soft skills employers are looking for in full-stack developers:
- Communication Skills
- Self Motivation
Game Developer
Game developer jobs are projected to grow in Australia by 9.2% in 5 years. The average salary for this occupation is between $65K and $85K per year across all territories and states.
Hard skills employers are looking for in game developers:
- C#
- Pure Mathematics
- C++
- Design
- JavaScript
- Software Development
Soft skills employers are looking for in game developers:
- Communication Skills
- Self Motivation
- Problem Solving
- Thoroughness
Information Security Analyst
Information security analyst jobs are projected to grow in Australia by 18.3% in 5 years. The average salary for this occupation is between $100K and $120K per year across all territories and states. Remuneration for information security analysts is lower in New South Wales (between $85K and $95K).
Hard skills employers are looking for in information security analysts:
- Computer Security
- Information Communication Technology
- Firewalls
- Compliance
- Documentation
- Monitoring
- Security Operations
Soft skills employers are looking for in information security analysts:
- Communication Skills
- Management
- Interpersonal Sensitivity
IT business analyst
IT business analyst jobs are projected to grow in Australia by 12.9% in 5 years. The average salary for this occupation is between $100K and $120K per year across all territories and states. Remuneration for IT business analysts is higher in New South Wales (between $120K and $140K).
Hard skills employers are looking for in IT business analysts:
- Documentation
- Business Process
- Stakeholder Management
- Business Process Modeling
- ITIL Framework
- Project Management
Soft skills employers are looking for in IT business analysts:
- Communication Skills
- Written Communicator
- Interpersonal Sensitivity
- Verbal Communication
IT Project Manager
IT project manager jobs are projected to grow in Australia by 1.2% in 5 years. The average salary for this occupation is between $120K and $140K per year across all territories and states. Remuneration for IT project managers is lower in Western Australia (between $110K and $130K) but higher in New South Wales (between $130K and $150K) and the Australian Capital Territory (between $150K and $170K).
Hard skills employers are looking for in IT project managers:
- Project Management
- Business
- Stakeholder Management
- Prince2
- Computer Software
- Infrastructure
Soft skills employers are looking for in IT project managers:
- Communication Skills
- Written Communicator
- Interpersonal Sensitivity
- Influence
Java Developer
Java developer jobs are projected to grow in Australia by 23.4% in 5 years. The average salary for this occupation is between $100K and $120K per year across all territories and states. Remuneration for Java developers is lower in South Australia (between $75K and $85K) but higher in New South Wales (between $120K and $140K).
Hard skills employers are looking for in Java developers:
- Database
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- JavaScript
- Oracle
- Java Spring Boot
- Java
- Microservices
- Testing
- Integration
Soft skills employers are looking for in Java developers:
- Communication Skills
JavaScript Developer
JavaScript developer jobs are projected to grow in Australia by 23.4% in 5 years. The average salary for this occupation is between $120K and $140K per year across all territories and states. Remuneration for JavaScript developers is lower in Queensland (between $110K and $130K).
Hard skills employers are looking for in JavaScript developers:
- JavaScript
- Node.JS
- Design
- Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
- React.js
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
- Angular
Soft skills employers are looking for in JavaScript developers:
- Communication Skills
- Self Motivation
.NET Developer
.NET developer jobs are projected to grow in Australia by 23.4% in 5 years. The average salary for this occupation is between $100K and $120K per year across all territories and states. Remuneration for .NET developers is lower in Queensland (between $95K and $110K) but higher in the Australian Capital Territory (between $120K and $140K).
Hard skills employers are looking for in .NET developers:
- Microsoft .NET Framework
- C#
- JavaScript
- Application Programming Interface (API)
- .NET Core
- Angular
- Microsoft Azure
- ASP.NET
- Model View Controller
Soft skills employers are looking for in .NET developers:
- Communication Skills
Network Engineer
Network engineer jobs are projected to grow in Australia by 26.2% in 5 years. The average salary for this occupation is between $100K and $120K per year across all territories and states. Remuneration for network engineers is lower in South Australia (between $65K and $75K).
Hard skills employers are looking for in network engineers:
- Cisco Systems
- Wireless
- Firewalls
- Switching
- Telecommunications
- Border Gateway Protocol
Soft skills employers are looking for in network engineers:
- Communication Skills
- Initiative
- Self Motivation
- Written Communicator
PHP Developer
PHP developer jobs are projected to grow in Australia by 9.2% in 5 years. The average salary for this occupation is between $90K and $100K per year across all territories and states. Remuneration for PHP developers is lower than in Queensland (between $65K and $75K) but higher in New South Wales and Western Australia (between $100K and $120K).
Hard skills employers are looking for in PHP developers:
- PHP
- JavaScript
- Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
- MySQL
- Git Version Control System
- Database
Soft skills employers are looking for in PHP developers:
- Communication Skills
- Self Motivation
Product Manager
Product manager jobs are projected to grow in Australia by 10.3% in 5 years. The average salary for this occupation is between $100K and $120K per year across all territories and states. Remuneration for product managers is lower in South Australia (between $95K and $110K) but higher in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory (between $120K and $140K).
Hard skills employers are looking for in product managers:
- Management
- Business
- Marketing
- Finance
- Stakeholder Management
- Project Management
Soft skills employers are looking for in product managers:
- Communication Skills
- Self Motivation
- Analytical Thinking
- Influence
Salesforce Developer
Salesforce developer jobs are projected to grow in Australia by 23.4% in 5 years. The average salary for this occupation is between $120K and $140K per year across all territories and states. Remuneration for Salesforce developers is lower in Queensland (between $100K and $120K).
Hard skills employers are looking for in Salesforce developers:
- Salesforce
- APEX
- Oracle Application Express
- Visualforce
- Integration
- JavaScript
- Application Programming Interface (API)
- Web Services
Soft skills employers are looking for in Salesforce developers:
- Communication Skills
- Written Communicator
Software Architect
Software architect jobs are projected to grow in Australia by 23.4% in 5 years. The average salary for this occupation is between $130K and $150K per year across all territories and states. Remuneration for software architects is higher in New South Wales (between $140K and $160K).
Hard skills employers are looking for in software architects:
- Computer Software
- Design
- Development
- Microsoft .NET Framework
- Software Development
- C#
- Computer Science
- Science
Soft skills employers are looking for in software architects:
- Communication Skills
- Self Motivation
Software Developer
Software developer jobs are projected to grow in Australia by 23.4% in 5 years. The average salary for this occupation is between $95K and $110K per year across all territories and states. Remuneration for software developers is lower in South Australia and Tasmania (between $55K and $70K) but higher in the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales and Victoria (between $100K and $120K).
Hard skills employers are looking for in software developers:
- JavaScript
- C#
- Software Development
- Microsoft .NET Framework
- Computer Science
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Database
Soft skills employers are looking for in software developers:
- Communication Skills
- Self Motivation
- Initiative
Software Engineer
Software engineer jobs are projected to grow in Australia by 23.4% in 5 years. The average salary for this occupation is between $95K and $110K per year across all territories and states. Remuneration for software engineers is lower in Tasmania (between $85K and $95K) but higher in the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria (between $100K and $120K), and New South Wales (between $120K and $140K).
Hard skills employers are looking for in software engineers:
- Software Development
- Python
- Computer Science
- C++
- C#
- JavaScript
- Testing
- Linux
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Soft skills employers are looking for in software engineers:
- Communication Skills
Solutions Architect
Solution architect jobs are projected to grow in Australia by 23.4% in 5 years. The average salary for this occupation is between $150K and $170K per year across all territories and states. Remuneration for solution architects stands between $120K and $140K in South Australia, $130K and $150K in Queensland, $140K and $160K in Western Australia, $160K and $180K in New South Wales, and between $170K and $190K in the Australian Capital Territory.
Hard skills employers are looking for in solution architects:
- Design
- Integration
- Microsoft Azure
- Infrastructure
- Software Development
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Presales
- Sales
Soft skills employers are looking for in solution architects:
- Communication Skills
- Analytical Thinking
Support Technician
Support technician jobs are projected to grow in Australia by 14.0% in 5 years. The average salary for this occupation is between $55K and $65K per year across all territories and states. Remuneration for support technicians is higher in New South Wales, Queensland (between $60K and $70K), and South Australia (between $75K and $90K).
Hard skills employers are looking for in support technicians:
- Customer Service
- Networking
- Microsoft Products
- Microsoft Office 365
Soft skills employers are looking for in support technicians:
- Autonomy
- Interpersonal Sensitivity
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Self Motivation
SQL Developer
SQL developer jobs are projected to grow in Australia by 23.4% in 5 years. The average salary for this occupation is between $95K and $110K per year across all territories and states. Remuneration for SQL developers is higher in New South Wales and Victoria (between $110K and $130K).
Hard skills employers are looking for in SQL developers:
- Database
- Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services
- Microsoft Products
- Transact Structured Query Language
- Structured Query Language
- Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services
- Oracle Programming Language for SQL
Soft skills employers are looking for in SQL developers:
- Communication Skills
- Written Communicator
- Autonomy
Systems Administrator
System administrator jobs are projected to grow in Australia by 18.3% in 5 years. The average salary for this occupation is between $85K and $95K per year across all territories and states. Remuneration for system administrators is lower in Tasmania (between $70K and $80K) but higher in South Australia (between $95K and $110K) and the Australian Capital Territory (between $100K and $120K).
Hard skills employers are looking for in system administrators:
- Administration
- Management
- Microsoft Products
- VMware
- Security
- Microsoft Active Directory
- Microsoft Windows Server
Soft skills employers are looking for in system administrators:
- Communication Skills
- Written Communicator
- Self Motivation
Systems Engineer
System engineer jobs are projected to grow in Australia by 26.2% in 5 years. The average salary for this occupation is between $120K and $140K per year across all territories and states. Remuneration for system engineers is lower in New South Wales (between $100K and $120K) and Queensland (between $95K and $110K).
Hard skills employers are looking for in system engineers:
- Systems Engineering
- Infrastructure
- VMware
- Microsoft Azure
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Microsoft Office 365
- Microsoft Windows Server
- Networking
- Microsoft Active Directory
Soft skills employers are looking for in system engineers:
- Communication Skills
Testing Analyst
Test analyst jobs are projected to grow in Australia by 28.9% in 5 years. The average salary for this occupation is between $100K and $120K per year across all territories and states. Remuneration for test analysts is lower in the Australian Capital Territory (between $90K and $100K), Western Australia (between $85K and $95K, Victoria (between $75K and $85K), and South Australia (between $70K and $80K).
Hard skills employers are looking for in test analysts:
- Testing
- Integration
- Test Plans
- International Logistics
- Test Cases
- Atlassian Jira
- Documentation
- Test Automation
- Acceptance Testing
Soft skills employers are looking for in test analysts:
- Analytical Thinking
User Experience (UX) Designer
UX designer jobs are projected to grow in Australia by 13.6% in 5 years. The average salary for this occupation is between $100K and $120K per year across all territories and states. Remuneration for UX designers is lower in the Australian Capital Territory (between $95K and $110K), Queensland and Western Australia (between $85K and $95K).
Hard skills employers are looking for in UX designers:
- Design
- User Experience
- Researching
- Prototyping
- Wireframing
- User Interface
- Testing
Soft skills employers are looking for in UX designers:
- Communication Skills
- Self Motivation
- Collaboration
Web Designer
Web designer jobs are projected to grow in Australia by 13.6% in 5 years. The average salary for this occupation is between $65K and $75K per year across all territories and states. Remuneration for web designers is lower in Queensland (between $55K and $65K).
Hard skills employers are looking for in web designers:
- Design
- Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
- Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
- Adobe Photoshop
- User Interface
- JavaScript
Soft skills employers are looking for in web designers:
- Communication Skills
- Creative Ability
- Self Motivation
- Thoroughness
Web Developer
Web developer jobs are projected to grow in Australia by 9.2% in 5 years. The average salary for this occupation is between $65K and $75K per year across all territories and states. Remuneration for web developers is higher in the Australian Capital Territory (between $85K and $100K) as well as in New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia (between $100K and $120K).
Hard skills employers are looking for in web developers:
- JavaScript
- Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
- Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
- PHP
- Design
- Angular
- Hypertext Markup Language 5 (HTML5)
- WordPress Content Management System
Soft skills employers are looking for in web developers:
- Communication Skills
- Self Motivation
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