To work in the field of Computer Science in Australia, you are usually expected to have completed an undergraduate qualification related to the field along with hands-on experience building software applications outside of education settings (ex: internships, hobbies or freelancing).
Here are different career options for Computer Science graduates:
- Computer Programmer
- Data Scientist
- Software tester
- Web developer
- System Analyst
- Business Analyst
- Database administrator
An entry-level Computer Programmer can expect to earn an average total income of AU$55,877. An early career Computer Programmer with less than 4 years of experience can expect to earn an average total income of AU$65,634. A mid-career Computer Programmer can earn an average total income of AU$68,200 while experienced Computer Programmers can expect to earn AU$90,010 and above.
*Average annual total income differs between states in Australia.
Graduates will be eligible to apply to join the Australian Computer Society (ACS), and the program has been designed to specifically meet level 1 accreditation. Students and graduates can also join the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).