Information Technology (IT)

As digital systems become more sophisticated, the demand for capable IT professionals continues to rise. If you’re after an interesting and well-paid career that’s globally in demand, IT may be a good fit.

Gaining an IT qualification can open the door to dynamic jobs in cyber security, network administration, technical support, systems management, cyber security and more.

Potential Salaries

Web Developer

$90000

Web Developers build and maintain websites and other web-based applications. They turn designs into functional, engaging and interactive online experiences. They may use programming languages like JavaScript and Python while also setting up and managing a website’s server and database.

Systems Administrator

$100000

Systems Administrators manages organisation’s core IT systems. They may be responsible for maintaining and securing an organisation’s servers, networks and IT infrastructure. System Administrators often install and configure servers, operating systems, hardware and enterprise software.

Cyber Security Consultant

$141000

Cyber Security Consultants identify and assess security risks to an organisation’s IT systems, data and infrastructure. They conduct audits and develop defense strategies, such as firewalls and encryption.

Source: Seek 2026

There is a global shortage of cyber security professionals – The global shortfall of cybersecurity professionals is estimated at over 4.7 million (Fortinet 2025)
Australia needs more tech workers – Australia requires 312,000 additional tech workers by 2030 to satisfy increasing demand, with more than 60,000 new tech professionals needed annually (Australian Computer Society 2024)
IT professionals enjoy good job satisfaction – Cyber Security Analysts and IT Project Managers in Australia score their job satisfaction as being 4 out of 5 (Seek 2026). This reflects that a career in cyber security can be a good choice.

Whether you’re looking to step into the world of IT for the first time or take your IT skills to new heights, ACBI can help. Check out different study pathways that can help you reach your IT career goals:

Specialise in cyber security and gain your degree – As a graduate of select ACBI IT qualifications, you can be part of your way towards gaining a Bachelor of Cyber Security. You’ll be able to gain credit for up to 70 credit points at ACBI’s sister college, AIBI Higher Education, meaning you won’t need to study every subject in your bachelor’s degree. Here’s how to get there:
- Step 1: Study a Diploma of Information Technology and/or an Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security)
- Step 2: Enter into a Bachelor of Cyber Security at AIBI Higher Education
Kickstart your IT career:
- Step 1: Study a Certificate IV in Information Technology
- Step 2: Study a Diploma of Information Technology (Web Development)
Become a Telecommunications Network Engineer:
- Step 1: Study a Certificate IV in Information Technology and/or a Diploma of Information Technology
- Step 2: Study an Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Telecommunications Network Engineering)
Become an IT Manager or IT Project Manager
- Step 1: Study a Certificate IV in Information Technology and/or a Diploma of Information Technology
- Step 2: Study an Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Management Focus)

“What I love about ACBI is the industry experience that the teachers have here. I got good insight into the real-world environment, and the support staff are fantastic here. Since I started, they’ve been super helpful.”
-Raj Naidoo

“I personally really enjoyed studying at ACBI. You have case studies that you learn throughout the course where you apply different strategies, and you feel like you are doing something properly for a company. When you talk to other classmates, you can understand how people do things differently in the industry.”
-Juan Verga

“I’ve completed 3 diplomas with ACBI and only have good things to say about my time with the college. All the trainers I’ve had were highly qualified and the staff always provided me and other international students with amazing support. I can’t recommend ACBI enough.”
-Manoela Prusch