Computing Professional
Victoria’s Information and Communications Technology sector
Victoria’s Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector generated revenue of around A$6.1 billion in 2007, and the sector is growing an average of 6 percent each year.
Victoria is currently offering visa sponsorship for Computing Professionals with specialisation in:
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Oracle
- Systems Applications and Products (SAP)
- C++/C#/C
- PeopleSoft
- java
- Java 2 Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE)
- SIEBEL
- Network
- Sybase SQL Server
- security/firewall/internet security.
For a description of the tasks and duties performed by Computing Professionals, visit the Australian Skills Recognition Information page on the Department of Immigration and Citizenship's website.
Earning potential
According to the Australian Government’s Job Search website, average gross weekly wages for Computing Professionals are A$1346.
Wages will vary according to your level of skill and qualification. For more information about your wage earning potential, visit some of the specialty jobseeker sites listed below under finding a job.
Licensing and registration
There is no licensing or registration requirement for Computing Professionals in Victoria.
Employers
People are employed in the ICT sector in Victoria in a variety of ways, including:
- working directly for ICT companies
- working in ICT across different industries
- and working on contract.
In December 2007, there were 84,600 people employed in the ICT industry in Victoria. The chart below shows the industry breakdown by areas of employment.
Industry contacts
Professional bodies and industry associations are a good source of information about the ICT sector in Victoria.
The following bodies may be relevant to Computing Professionals:
- The Australian Computing Society (ACS) is the main body for ICT professionals – benefits of membership include career, professional development and advocacy services.
- The Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers, Australia (APESMA) also offers career and information services to information technology professionals, including the Information Technology Professionals Association (ITPA) special interest group. ITPA can provide support with workplace matters, advice on conditions of employment in IT and information about employment contracts.
- The Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) is a membership organisation for ICT companies.
- The Information Technology Contract and Recruitment Association (ITCRA) comprises recruiters in the ICT industry.
The following groups may also have relevant information on the ICT industry:
- The Australian Industry Group (AIG) is a business membership group that conducts research into a range of industries including the ICT industry.
- Multimedia Victoria (MMV) is the Victorian Government area that works to grow the ICT sector. MMV also conducts research into ICT sector skills requirements through the ICT Skills Snapshot report.
Tip
We strongly advise you not to apply for jobs until your visa to live and work in Australia has been issued. The visa application process can take many months, and employers are unlikely to choose you for a job if you do not know when you will arrive in Australia.
Finding a job
Specialty jobseeker sites:
- The ITCRA has a specialist website for ICT jobs called IT2.
- The ACS has a site for people who have an interest in careers in ICT called the IT Careers Portal.
To search for Victorian recruiters who specialise in ICT, visit the Recruitment and Consulting Services Association’s Member Index.
For more general information on Victoria’s job market, including where and how to find jobs, and workplace culture, visit our Working & Employment section.
Migrating to Victoria
To find out about how to migrate to Australia, including information about visa nomination from the Victorian Government, visit our Visas & Immigrating section.
Skill Assessment Information
In order to migrate to Victoria, you will also need to have your skills assessed as part of the application process. For more information, see the Computing Professional Assessment Information Sheet.
Victoria
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Last updated: 27 July 2009
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