Computer Network Professionals develop, configure and maintain hardware and software, and troubleshoot and provide user support. There are 29,100 professionals in employment, and this number is expected to rise to 33,700 by 2020. Women make up 6.3% of the workforce, and most work is full time. The most common level of education attainment is Bachelor Degree.
IT Support Technicians support computer infrastructure and web technology, and diagnose and resolve technical problems. There are 50,500 support technicians in employment, and this number is expected to rise to 56,200 by 2020. Women make up 20% of the workforce, and 90% of work is full time. The most common level of education attainment is Bachelor Degree.
IT Sales Assistants - There are 23,000 sales assistants in employment, and this number is expected to rise to 24,600 by 2020. Women make up 35% of the workforce, and 70% of work is full time. The most common level of education attainment is Year 12.
IT Sales Professionals manage client accounts and represent companies. There are 16,100 sales professionals in employment, and this number is expected to rise to 18,300 by 2020. Women make up 30% of the workforce, and 87% of work is full time. The most common level of education attainment is Year 12.
IT Managers plan and coordinate the acquisition and use of computer and telecommunication systems within organisations. There are 58,000 IT managers in employment, and this number is expected to rise to 72,800 by 2020. Women make up 23% of the workforce, and 95% of work is full time. The most common level of education attainment is Bachelor Degree.
Source: Australian Government Job Outlook website