Copyright © 2010 Australian Computer Society Jeanette Wirt Vice Chair Victorian Branch Australian Computer Society

Copyright © 2010 Australian Computer Society Copyright © 2010 Australian Computer Society

Jeanette Wirt

Vice Chair Victorian Branch

Australian Computer Society

Copyright © 2010 Australian Computer Society


What’s ICT?What’s ICT?

ICT plays an important role in the way in which we live and do business.

ICT industry is dynamic & fast paced ICT employment outlook within Australia remains strong ICT industry in Australia is shifting away from programming and

towards supporting competitive drivers of an organisation.

Terms used broadly are ICT (Information Communications Technology) or IT (Information Technology)


ICT Economic ContributionICT Economic Contribution

ICT is economically more significant to the Australian

economy than:

Mining Education Defence Agriculture And all individual Manufacturing sectors

Source: ABS data 2006


Misconceptions about ICT careersMisconceptions about ICT careers

A career in ICT means sitting in the backroom of an office coding on a computer

People/business skills are not important in ICT Careers

It’s all about programming

ICT careers are not for FEMALES


ICT Professionals ICT Professionals Work in All Industry SectorsWork in All Industry Sectors

HEALTHHEALTH

FINANCEFINANCEEDUCATIONEDUCATION ENTERTAINMENTENTERTAINMENT

TOURISMTOURISM

R & DR & D

SECURITYSECURITY

Government,Government,Retail,Retail,Hospitality,Hospitality,Business,Business,Management,Management,And more …And more …


ICT SnapshotICT Snapshot

Over 500,000 ICT workers in Australia In Victoria, there are over 140,00 ICT technical, professional and

trade employment in all industry sector

Over 9,000 ICT industry in Victoria

Revenue of ICT Industry is estimated around $85 - $ 98 billion

The ICT sector is playing an increasing role in driving economic growth and prosperity, accounting for 6% of GDP and 13.8% of total investment in Australia.

Source: ACS ICT Statistical Compendium 2009


Trends in ICT employmentTrends in ICT employment

ICT Occupations - Employment Trends 20 years to August 2008 ('000)

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40

60

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120

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Aug-88 Aug-90 Aug-92 Aug-94 Aug-96 Aug-98 Aug-00 Aug-02 Aug-04 Aug-06 Aug-08

ICT Professionals

Computing Profesionals

Computing SupportTechnicians

IT Managers

Source: ABS Labour Force Survey - DEEWR trend data, Sep 2008


ICT Employment by State

16.113.4

4.82.4 2.0

0.5 0.33.0

67.8

49.8

22.9

9.2

14.2

1.7 0.7

9.9

18.0

14.2

7.1

2.9 3.3

0.4 0.22.0

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

NSW VIC QLD SA WA TAS NT ACT

Source: ABS Labour Force Survey - original data averaged over four quarters to August 2008

Information Technology Managers Computing Professionals Computing Support Technicians


Employment LevelEmployment Level

Source: ABS Labour Force Survey - DEEWR trend data, Sep 2008

ICT Occupations - Employment Level - August 2008 ('000)

172.3

46.8

42.0

36.9

35.2

20.2

11.4

10.5

7.5

3.0

2.9

0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200

Computing Professionals

Computing Support Technicians

IT Managers

Electrical/Electronics Engineers

Electronic/Office Equipment Trades

Communications Tradespersons

Electronic Engineering Associates

Electrical Engineering Associates

Electrical Distribution Trades

Electrical/Telecom Trades Assistants

Electronic Instrument Trades


Where do I want to be?Where do I want to be?

Source: Forrester Research


Females in ICTFemales in ICT

Source: ACS ICT Industry Report – Jan 2008


ICT Career StreamsICT Career Streams

DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

· Systems Analyst· Network Analyst· Technical

Development Manager

· Software Architect· Multimedia Specialist· Data Modeller· Software Developer· Web Developer· Games Developer· Graphics Designer· Animator· Testing Manager

· Customer Services Manager

· Customer Relationship Manager

· Telecoms Engineer· Capacity Planner /

Analyst· Database

Administrator· Release Manager· Hardware Engineer· Sales Consultant· Account Manager· Security Specialist· Systems

Administrator· Network Manager· PC Support· Help Desk Operator

CIO / CTO IT DIRECTOR

· Program Director· Project Manager· Capability Manager· Benefits Manager· Change Manager· Sourcing Specialist· Business Analyst· Quality Manager· Test Manager· Program Office

Manager· Vendor Relationship

Manager· Trainer· Benefits Analyst· Business Process

Modeller

CIO / CTOIT DIRECTOR

· IT Strategist· Business Architect· Information Architect· Technology Architect· Applications Architect· Strategic Planner· Business Continuity

Planner· ICT Policy Officer· Information

Management Specialist

· Business Process Modeller

ENTERPRISE ARCHITECT

Technology Building

Technology Services

Enterprise Implementation

Enterprise Governance

Queensland Government, Dept of Public WorksACS Young IT Professionals Conference 2006


Why apply for an ICT course?Why apply for an ICT course?

High starting salary (around $42,000 - $62,000)

Rapid career and salary progression

Opportunity to work anywhere in the world

in almost any industry

Around $50 million new jobs created over the next 18 months


Your Passport to the worldYour Passport to the world

ICT is your dream career if you: enjoy creativity want greater flexibility are a good communicator love challenges want to be part of the industry that’s shaping our future are looking for a career that will take you

places


The Coolest Jobs AroundThe Coolest Jobs Around

They range from fashion, finance and health to entertainment

design and graphics, ICT roles are diverse

designing websites and

developing games to driving

critical systems that helps

financial markets

to run or keep planes

in the air


What should I study if I want to What should I study if I want to have a career in ICT?have a career in ICT?

General computing and science subjects University courses in ICT which provide Work Integrated Learning/Industry Based Learning components Vocational programs offered by institutions such as TAFE

But, there is no need to worry – everyone can get involved.


Academic Entry PointsAcademic Entry Points

DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

· Systems Analyst· Network Analyst· Technical

Development Manager

· Software Architect· Multimedia Specialist· Data Modeller· Software Developer· Web Developer· Games Developer· Graphics Designer· Animator· Testing Manager

· Customer Services Manager

· Customer Relationship Manager

· Telecoms Engineer· Capacity Planner /

Analyst· Database

Administrator· Release Manager· Hardware Engineer· Sales Consultant· Account Manager· Security Specialist· Systems

Administrator· Network Manager· PC Support· Help Desk Operator

CIO / CTO IT DIRECTOR

· Program Director· Project Manager· Capability Manager· Benefits Manager· Change Manager· Sourcing Specialist· Business Analyst· Quality Manager· Test Manager· Program Office

Manager· Vendor Relationship

Manager· Trainer· Benefits Analyst· Business Process

Modeller

CIO / CTOIT DIRECTOR

· IT Strategist· Business Architect· Information Architect· Technology Architect· Applications Architect· Strategic Planner· Business Continuity

Planner· ICT Policy Officer· Information

Management Specialist

· Business Process Modeller

ENTERPRISE ARCHITECT

Technology Building

Technology Services

Enterprise Implementation

Enterprise Governance

UniversityTAFE

Industry

University

Post and undergraduate

UniversityTAFE

Industry

UniversityTAFE

IndustryHigh School

Queensland Government, Dept of Public WorksACS Young IT Professionals Conference 2006


Info about ICT careersInfo about ICT careers

www.ictcareers.info


Who do I talk to and how do I get Who do I talk to and how do I get involved?involved?

Careers Portal – www.ictcareers.info Attend National ICT Careers Week activities/events –

www.ictcareersweek.info Teachers Parents/relatives/friends Career Advisers ACS members ICT students/graduates or ICT professionals Attend University Open Days Apply for ACS Foundation scholarships


ICT Professional OrganisationICT Professional Organisation

Australian Computer Society (ACS)

www.acs.org.au

ACS Foundation (provides scholarships)

www.acsfoundation.com.au


ICT Careers Portal www.ictcareers.info

Graduate Careers Australia

www.graduatecareers.com.au

List of ACS Accredited ICT Courses www.acs.org.au/index.cfm?action=accreditation&temID=accUniversities

ICT Skills Info

www.skillsinfo.gov.au/skills/SkillsIssues/ICTSkills

Multi Media Victoria Skills Snapshot http://www.mmv.vic.gov.au/ICTskillssnapshot

Useful ReferencesUseful References


www.acs.org.au

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