Building a skilled tech workforce
Technology skills are needed in all industries, not just in direct tech companies, and demand is increasing. We work with industry leaders to improve Australia’s skilling and training system to meet the current and future skills needs for every kind of tech job.
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TECH OCCUPATIONS
On average, since 1986, tech occupations have grown 3x faster than other occupations. They range from Web Developers to Data Scientists. 59% of tech workers (442,600) are in five occupations.
HOW TECH SKILLS ARE CHANGING
Tech has higher than average changing skills needs. The skills mix in tech occupations has changed by 18% since 2016.
Mentions of digital literacy in job ads up 97% since 2019.
New skills emerging for Machine Learning; Automation Tools; Cloud Computing; Data Science; AI
Recent and new national policies will increase demand for tech skills (e.g., Australian Skills Guarantee)
Key Themes
Training suitability
There is an industry perception that the ICT training package is not meeting skills needs.
Digital capability gap
There is a gap in foundational digital capability across the workforce as it becomes a critical skill in all roles.
New technologies
Technological change, including generative AI, is reshaping finance occupations, with implications for skilling and pathways.
Pathways
Industry and students often lack clear understanding of training and skilling pathways into occupations and careers.
Enhancing trainer and teacher currency
Fast changing skill demands will require support for trainers and teachers to deliver training.
