Digital technologies

Victoria’s ICT industry continues to grow rapidly, with 19,300 new workers in digital technology occupations expected over 2025–28. Increased demand for digital services and technologies is driving investment across the sector, with growing demand for skills in data analytics, cyber security and cloud computing.

Growing investment in Victorian data centres presents opportunities for ICT professional roles and skilled trades. Victoria hosts one of Australia’s largest data centre hubs, providing cloud hosting, disaster recovery and co-location services. Data centre capacity in Victoria is projected to grow significantly over the next decade.¹⁴

Depending on the type of data centre, up to 30% of the workforce are in operational roles, such as electricians and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) technicians. A further 30% of the workforce are ICT professionals, such as software engineers and process engineers.¹⁵

The rapid take-up of cloud computing and AI by businesses is driving the need for more data centres and creating new job opportunities such as cloud developers and solutions architects.

Demand for highly technical skills in AI, machine learning and quantum technologies are emerging and expected to gain momentum.

Occupations in demand in digital technology

Source: DJSIR and VSA modelling, 2025.

Emerging occupations in digital technologies

Note: Data are for Australia.

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia (2024), Emerging Roles.