Discover the daily responsibilities, essential skills, and qualifications of an ICT Technician in Australia. Learn about industry opportunities, employment growth, and salary potential.
Overview
Information and Communications Technicians (ICT technicians) support the design, development, installation, operation, testing, and problem solving of hardware and software.
Key Skills
Responding to incoming requests for support
Determining software or hardware solutions to problems
Ensuring correct and efficient use of software and hardware
Communicating with customers in person, over the phone and via email
Downloading, installing and configuring new software and performing software updates
Installing, repairing and maintaining hardware and peripheral equipment such as monitors, routers and modems
Providing ongoing coaching and tuition to users
Maintaining records of actions taken
Quick Facts
Information and Communications Technicians (ICT technicians) support the design, development, installation, operation, testing, and problem solving of hardware and software.
In 2005-2015 employment in ICT occupations (ICT technicians and ICT professionals) grew by about 23%, with ICT technicians contributing by around 8%
A lack of ICT technicians concerns twelve EU Member States whereas no EU country reports a surplus in this occupation
Comparing 2015 to 2025, the financial and insurance sector (business services) will employ about 70% more ICT technicians
ICT technicians may differ according to the sector they work for. Despite these dissimilarities, common drivers of change can be identified in relation to development of new business models and processes both in IT and its user sectors
Another key characteristic of the occupation is that skills are particularly vulnerable to the swift and constant technological advancements across sectors
The five key skills required for ICT technicians are advanced ICT skills, problem solving, job-specific skills, learning and moderate ICT skills
Salary Range
$50,000 – $65,000 (Medium $65,000) *
*Source: Payscale
Average Weekly Hours
41 hours (vs. all jobs average of 44 hours)*
*Source: Job Outlook
Main Industries
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services; Education and Training, and Public Administration and Safety
Most Common Qualification Level
30.8% hold a Bachelor’s Degree
STUDY PATHWAYS
Getting the skills you need is simple by studying one of our information technology courses below.
ICT40120 – Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking)
ICT50220 – Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security)
ICT50220 – Diploma of Information Technology (Back End Web Development)
Sources: payscale.com.au and joboutlook.gov.au – All information is to be used as a guide only, and are accurate at the time of publication.
