Digital Technology

Digital technology is the industry that builds the apps, websites, networks and systems everything else runs on, from software development and cyber security to data, cloud, AI and IT support. Every business is now a tech business in some way, and Australia has a shortage of people with these skills.

It's a great fit if you like solving puzzles, enjoy learning new tools and want a career that can go anywhere. Many people study computer science or IT, but plenty teach themselves, do a TAFE course or a bootcamp, and get hired on the strength of what they've built.

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At a glance

Job outlook
Growing fast
Cyber security, cloud, data and AI roles are growing faster than the workforce can fill them.
Median salary
$105,000
most between $85,000 and $130,000
Roles not requiring ATAR
50%
across 38 occupations
Roles and settings
38
In an office, remote or hybrid, mostly at a screen and in small teams.

Sources: O*NET, ACIR, Jobs and Skills Australia

Why Digital Technology?

The best-paid area for graduates, and one where what you can build matters as much as where you studied.

Among the better-paid areas to work in
A clear university pathway
Skills in demand in every industry
Work from anywhere

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Industry outlook

Growing fast
Cyber security, cloud, data and AI roles are growing faster than the workforce can fill them.
A pathway for everyone
Study computer science or IT at university, do a TAFE diploma or a bootcamp, or build things yourself and show your work.

Entry requirements

Typical ATAR range: 60.00 – 91.15 for degree pathways
Prerequisites: No formal prerequisites; a folio of projects or code helps for developer roles, and Mathematics is recommended for computer science degrees.
Pathways: University/TAFE degrees, VET qualifications, or on-the-job work.
Duration: Months to years, depending on the chosen pathway.