overview

The driving force behind the rapid advancement of technology has greatly impacted the way we conduct our daily lives, perform our jobs, and create value within businesses. This has led to an increased need for expertise in digital fields.

A recent Randstad Australia survey of 400 tech industry leaders identified cybersecurity as the skills are in most demand and one of the two roles where talent is in the shortest supply. Other areas where we’re seeing both rapid headcount growth and talent scarcity include artificial intelligence (AI), automation and robotics and digital transformation, cloud computing and big data.  

Behind these broad areas are an array of organisation and job-specific roles, which are increasing opportunities to embrace new challenges and develop new capabilities at the cutting edge of advanced tech.

 

 

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top qualifications required for tech jobs

  • cybersecurity specialist

    • At least two years of training and experience before moving on to a Certified Information Systems Security Professional certification course

  • data, business intelligence, analytics & AI

    • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
    • Work experience in a broad area such as data and financial analysis is useful before moving into artificial intelligence as a specialism.
    • Much of the software used in data analysis is highly specialised, so it is important to take the time to learn and understand how specific computer programs operate in order to become proficient.

  • product manager

    • Generally, product managers obtain a bachelor’s degree in business management or a closely related field.
    • For more senior roles, a master's in business administration (MBA) or a master's in business management and leadership will be required.

  • cloud architects

    • Most cloud architects have a bachelor’s degree in a science topic, followed by on-the-job experience with additional certifications, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate, Microsoft Certified Azure Architect and Google Cloud Platform Cloud Architect.
    • They must also understand the requirements of their business. Communication and critical thinking are essential.

  • business analyst

    • You usually need a bachelor or postgraduate degree in a relevant information technology field to work as an IT business or systems analyst.
    • Some workers have Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualifications.
    • There is also a wide range of vendor and industry certifications available that may substitute for formal qualifications.

  • IT project manager

    • You usually need a bachelor’s degree in IT or another related field and extensive experience in the IT industry to work as an IT project manager.
    • Some workers have a Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification. 

  • application developer

    • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
    • Working knowledge of programming languages, with Java, Python and .net are among the top specialties employers look for.

  • network engineer

    • You usually need a bachelor or postgraduate degree in a related information technology field (such as computer science, network engineering or computer systems) to work as a computer network and systems engineer.
    • Some workers have Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualifications.
    • There is also a wide range of vendor and industry certifications available that may substitute for formal qualifications.

  • software engineer

    • You usually need a bachelor or postgraduate degree in a related information technology field (such as software engineering, software development or computer science) to work as a software engineer.
    • Some workers have a Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification.

top professional certifications

  • project management professional (PMP)

    PMP certification is popular because it lets employers know you have the knowledge and skills necessary to lead or support a variety of projects. The certification includes a variety of approaches, including agile.

  • certified information security professional (CISSP)

    CISSP certifications are granted by the International Information System Security Certification Consortium. You need five or more years of relevant experience and must pass an examination and complete an endorsement process.

  • certified scrummaster (CSM)

    Certified ScrumMaster certification is fairly entry-level. You don't necessarily need a lot of experience to add this certification to your resume, but it demonstrates to employers that you have a good working knowledge of how scrum development projects work.

  • certified information security manager (CISM)

    A CISM certification helps demonstrate for potential employers that you have the right skills, experience and knowledge to safeguard their systems. You do need relevant experience and have to pass an exam to get this certification.

  • cisco certified network associate (CCNA)

    A CCNA credential on your resume tells employers you can hit the ground running when it comes to Cisco network tasks. The exam is fairly robust and requires a wide range of networking knowledge, making it a good differentiator among applicants.

  • certified information systems auditor (CISA)

    A CISA certification indicates that you are prepared to design and implement technical audit strategies for an organization. Since only around half of all test-takers pass this exam, getting it on your resume can help you stand out among other candidates.

  • information assurance management (IAM)

    This certification is often a mandatory requirement when employers are looking for security analysts or others who will work with the security of data and networks.