What are the 5 highest paying IT contractor roles in Australia 2023
What is the highest paying IT contingent workers in 2023? In an ever-changing work landscape, we have noticed an increase in pay (daily average rate) between different areas of Australia. Whereby IT contractors have been earning the most in the ACT followed by NSW and then WA.
1. Program Director: ($1300 per day average) Often responsible for overseeing the planning and execution of company programs and projects. They generally have a high degree of experience delivering projects on time and within budget.
2. Enterprise architects ($1300 per day average)- Take charge and are responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of company networks and mainframes.
3. Cloud architects ($1200per day average) The cloud architect is responsible for operating and designing a company’s cloud network.
4. CRM technical consultant ($1200 per day average) Provide support for businesses who are looking to improve their customer service.
5. Cybersecurity architects: ($1100 per day on average) With cyber-crime on the rise companies are looking to hire experts in the field to help protect their company against threats.
All the jobs mentioned above require a high level of skills, knowledge, and experience, so what can you do to possibly fill one of these roles in the future? Here are a few bits of advice for all IT contractors no matter or job or skill level
· Ensure skills are up to date: With technology constantly improving, staying up to date with your skills and changes tech in your area of work is essential for future proofing your career.
· Know the skills in demand: With a fast-moving job market its important to stay up to date with the skills in demand. Some of these high in demand areas in the IT contractor space include artificial intelligence, cyber security, infrastructure, and data analytics.
· Be flexible where you work: In a post COVID work environment many IT contractors have enjoyed the flexibility of working where they want. However, many businesses are looking for workers to return to the office in some form or another. Be open to spending more time in the office, meeting people face to face might just give you some enjoyment whilst also giving a competitive edge to other workers working 100% remotely.
· Keep up to date on rates: Knowing your industry average can help you gauge what your skills are worth in the labour market and gives you a frame of reference what you should be earning and asking for.
· Protect yourself against Ai automation: With businesses constantly looking at ways to become more efficient and reduce costs. It is possible with its advancements it may start to replace IT workers in the future. They haver identified data analysis, software engineers, computer programmers and coders as jobs that are the most at risk at being replaced Ai