6.7High RiskShortage
Software and Applications Programmers
ICT Professionals · Business and Systems Analysts, and Programmers
High Risk
Median Weekly Pay
$2,496
Full-time workers
Employment
185,300
Total workers
10yr Growth
+25.3%
Projected to 2034
Shortage Status
Shortage
Key Insight
Software and Applications Programmers is currently IN SHORTAGE but has HIGH AI exposure — meaning demand is strong now, but the role is likely to change significantly.
JSA Official AI Exposure
Automation63.0%
Augmentation77.0%
Key Tasks
- •Researching, consulting, analysing and evaluating system program needs
- •Identifying technology limitations and deficiencies in existing systems and associated processes, procedures and methods
- •Testing, debugging, diagnosing and correcting errors and faults in an applications programming language within established testing protocols, guidelines and quality standards to ensure programs and applications perform to specification
- •Writing and maintaining program code to meet system requirements, system designs and technical specifications in accordance with quality accredited standards
- •Writing, updating and maintaining technical program, end user documentation and operational procedures
- •Providing advice, guidance and expertise in developing proposals and strategies for software design activities such as financial evaluation and costings for recommending software purchases and upgrades
Employment Projections to 2034
Median Age
38
Female Share
18.0%
Part-Time Share
6.0%
Skill Level
1 / 5
Highest