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information & communications technology


Overview Information and communications technology (ICT) represents one of the most exciting areas of employment for new graduates. Careers in ICT now encompass a broad number of areas from business consulting, development and sales to technical roles. In addition, ICT professionals work in a variety of sectors including finance, property and business services, as well as the primary ICT sector.


ICT is not just about technology – it’s about finding solutions. It’s about working with people, helping people, finding new and better ways of working – it’s about using innovation to make the world work better. For example, ICT will be part of the solution for global warming. It will be used by governments, business, and the community to:


reduce the industrial emissions of greenhouse gases design and develop alternative energy sources


introduce more efficient systems and technologies to manage energy use.


The work The range of occupational pathways in ICT continues to expand as technology penetrates more and more aspects of daily life. Common areas of work for ICT graduates include: software engineering and programming; systems analysis and administration; general ICT management; multimedia development; and ICT support.


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Employment opportunities for ICT graduates are very strong at present, with research suggesting an ongoing skills shortage. The ICT industry did not succumb to the effects of the recent Global Financial Crisis as compared with many other sectors, and ongoing investment in technology and IT infrastructure suggests strong employment growth in the coming years. Looking ahead to 2014-15, telecommunications is projected to have the highest employment growth within the sector, with nearly 20,000 new jobs anticipated.


The industry has developed a unique corporate culture in which flexible employment conditions are commonplace.


ICT skills transfer easily from one country to the next, so experienced ICT professionals can expect to find career opportunities almost anywhere in the developed world.


What you need a high level of technical expertise, with specific ICT skills varying widely from job to job


adaptability to work in a true globally integrated environment


ability to interpret technical requirements and communicate them to non-technical people


ability to understand and learn emerging technologies. (All figures courtesy of www.skillsinfo.gov.au)


GCA and Graduate Opportunities thank IBM for assistance with this industry snapshot. For more information, visit www.ibm.com.


money matters:


graduate salary ranges for selected relevant occupations($)


ICT Business/Systems Analyst: 49 - 63k ICT Support Technician: 35 - 52k Software/Applications Programmer: 45 - 60k Systems Administrator: 46 - 75k Web Developer: 45 - 55k


Figures from the Australian Graduate Survey 2009, GCA. Ranges refer to the middle 50 per cent of salaries for bachelor degree graduates with permanent residency, in full-time employment in Australia late ‘08-early ‘09.


22,000 employed


{ICT business & systems analysts}


industry at a glance: www.joboutlook.gov.au


37% employed in professional, scientific & technical services {ICT managers}


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