Hundreds of IT Positions Listed Across Canberra and the ACT
Listings show more than 846 technology roles open in the region with salaries ranging from entry-level hourly pay to senior government packages above $160,000.
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More than 846 information technology jobs and over 1,000 IT roles are currently listed in the Canberra ACT region and Australian Capital Territory.
Current Openings in the ACT
Job boards record the largest share of positions in systems, cybersecurity and technical support. Digital Canberra, the ACT Government digital agency, advertises permanent senior IT roles that reach $164,506. Many of these positions list Australian citizenship and NV1 security clearance as requirements.
Compensation and Flexibility
Average salaries for high-paying IT systems roles range from $93,326 per year for Technical Engineers to $149,826 per year for Cybersecurity Engineers. Cybersecurity Engineers show 28 percent of openings offering remote or hybrid arrangements, while Technical Consultants show 24 percent with those options. These figures come from current listings tracked on major employment platforms.
Paths for Different Experience Levels
Entry-level and casual IT Technician positions in suburbs such as Fyshwick start at $31.19 to $32.30 per hour. Permanent Business or Systems Analyst roles are listed between $90,000 and $100,000 plus superannuation. Applicants can review the full set of opportunities through the ACT Government jobs portal and national boards that aggregate Canberra listings.
Job seekers are advised to filter current advertisements for clearance requirements and work-arrangement details before applying, as conditions vary by employer and role level.
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