Report reveals Australia needs 230,000 tech workers by 2030
There is no denying that digital skills are now essential across Australia’s entire workforce, but how can people keep up with demand and find their place in 230k+ new roles?
As technology evolves, workers across all sectors must commit to continuous learning to keep up with shifting skill demands in areas such as AI, cyber security and data analytics.
A recent report from Deloitte and ACS (Australian Computer Society), revealed that the growth of the tech industry in Australia alone would lead to an additional 230,000 tech workers by 2030. The technology industry contributes nearly $134 billion to the Australian economy and employing over 1 million workers and that’s only set to increase.
However, 77% of tech workers believe they currently have at least one inadequate digital skill, so how can Australia’s workforce get ready for this incoming tech recruitment boom?
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Tabatha Cook is a dedicated Careers Services Manager at Learning People, bringing a wealth of recruitment experience, having helped hundreds of professionals into their dream careers.
Business leaders put more trust in industry certificates than university degrees
According to the report, 49% of tech workers wanted to develop their cyber security skills, and with large scale cyber-attacks happening, that comes as no surprise. The other two areas workers were most interested in upskilling in were AI and machine learning (47%) and data analytics & visualisation (39%).
In the past year, 96% of technology professionals have taken steps to improve or maintain their digital skills, compared to 70% of the wider workforce engaging in reskilling. This significant gap highlights the growing need for continuous digital upskilling in tech roles, where staying current with evolving tools and practices is essential for career longevity and success.
In fact, 41% of surveyed business leaders view industry certificates as more effective indicators of tech worker performance than university degrees. They were also 1.5 times more likely to place their trust in industry certifications than university degrees when it comes to developing digital skills.
If not now, when?
I asked one of our career consultants what this could mean for students “This report is such great news, not only for the Australian economy, but for people across the country.
Whether you’re already in the industry or looking to get your foot in the door, we have all he certifications and support you could possibly need to be a part of this exciting boost coming.
I speak to students every day who are never sure if it’s the right time to get started on an educational course, well, this is your sign that it absolutely is the right moment!”
How to obtain crucial skills and certifications to secure your place in the tech boom
At Learning People, we pride ourselves on our top of the range, globally recognised qualifications to get you job ready. We work tirelessly to ensure all our courses and pathways are up-to-date and covering the most in-demand skills based on industry insights.
Not only do we offer Australia’s most sought-after certifications, but we also provide all our students with one-on-one support getting them through their studies and into roles with our award-winning Student Care and Career Services Teams.
As the tech industry continues to develop, so should you. Whether you’re looking to step up and get ahead or looking to transition into a new industry and role entirely, our expert career consultants are ready to discuss how we can support you into your next role.
Why not arrange a free career consultation with one of the team today?
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