Information & Communications Technology (ICT) Industry

Overview

Victoria has one of the largest information and communications technology (ICT) industries in Australia – around 34 percent of all ICT professionals are employed here.

According to Multimedia Victoria (the State Government agency responsible for liaising with the industry), nearly all ICT companies in Victoria expect to grow over the next three years.

Victoria’s ICT industry includes:

  • telecommunications services
  • computer software, analysis and business services
  • wholesaling
  • manufacturing
  • internet publishing, consulting and provision
  • computer hardware and maintenance.

Industry size

Multimedia Victoria indicated in 2008 that ICT companies operating in Victoria had a combined gross annual revenue of A$24.4 billion. The industry employs around 84,600 people.

Occupations

Victoria is currently offering visa sponsorship to applicants with the following ICT qualifications:

Industry contacts

Professional bodies and industry associations are a good source of information about the ICT industry in Victoria.

The following professional bodies represent various sectors within the industry:

Tip

Not sure what your occupation is? Visit the Department of Immigration and Citizenship's Australian Skills Recognition Information portal.

Further information and resources

Also See

Last updated: 02 September 2009

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