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Programmers write and modify code for software and apps, requiring high-level coding skills and knowledge of various IT systems and infrastructure.

    • AI Exposure: High

      This role has a high level of AI exposure. While some human skills are required, many tasks could be automated or replaced by new technology.

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  • This role has a high level of AI exposure. While some human skills are required, many tasks could be automated or replaced by new technology.
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AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

How do I become a Programmer?

Get qualified to work as a Programmer with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

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In Australia, a full time Programmer generally earns $1,600 per week ($83,200 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience and technical expertise you can expect a higher salary than people who are new in the role.

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There are approximately 34,500 Programmers employed in Australia right now, with thousands of openings expected over the next 5 years. Programmers are usually employed by IT firms, but there are many opportunities to work for corporate enterprises, government departments, and other large employers in all industries.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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Programmers need advanced coding skills and be able to work with different programming languages. We suggest the Certificate IV in Programming plus the Diploma of Software Development as a starting point. These qualifications take 6-12 months to complete.

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Programmers are the people who write the code behind your favourite computer software and smartphone apps. They write and modify programming code according to a project brief and usually work exclusively on programming tasks.

As a Programmer you’ll need high-end coding skills using multiple programming languages — but you’ll also need a working knowledge of operating systems, application server, database, and cloud infrastructure. A typical workday could involve deploying code to a live environment, meticulously testing a program for bugs, implementing improvements and hot-fixes.

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