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ACU’s Diploma in Information Technology (Online) is a practical, flexible and supportive pathway that creates future-ready graduates who are primed to step into a career in information technology. Develop core IT skills from a range of fields, including programming, cyber security, data management and data science.

With lower entry requirements than the bachelor’s degree, this online diploma is ideal for those seeking an alternative entry point to university.

If you successfully complete the Diploma in Information Technology (Online), you could receive credit for up to the first year of study and articulate into the second year of ACU’s associated bachelor’s degrees.

A career in tech:

  • IT professionals are in high demand across nearly every industry, offering strong employment prospects and long-term career stability.2
  • Careers in areas like software development, cybersecurity and IT infrastructure are known for competitive salaries and advancement opportunities.3
  • As organisations continue to invest in digital transformation, graduates with practical IT skills are increasingly valued for their ability to support, secure and scale technology systems.4

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Where IT can take you

Graduates of a Diploma in Information Technology (Online) can pursue opportunities across a wide range of industries, applying their skills to support, build and secure digital systems in diverse organisational contexts. Employment pathways include:

  • technology and software development
  • finance and financial technology
  • healthcare and digital health
  • government and public sector
  • e-commerce and digital services
  • cybersecurity and defence
  • consulting and professional services
  • telecommunications and network infrastructure.

Top careers

IT support officer $71k per year8

IT support technician $63k per year9

Systems administrator $82k per year10

Join one of Australia’s fastest-growing industries

  • Australia will need around 1.3 million tech workers by 2030, highlighting sustained long-term growth and strong demand across IT roles.5
  • ICT employment is projected to grow at around 3.8 per cent per year, outpacing many other industries and creating ongoing opportunities in software, systems and digital services.6
  • Cybersecurity and ICT security roles are expected to grow 14.2 per cent by 2029, more than double the national average growth rate.7

Skills You’ll Gain

  • data collection, analysis and visualisation
  • programming and scripting (e.g. Python, Java, SQL)
  • systems and network management
  • cybersecurity awareness and risk management
  • database design and data management
  • cloud computing and IT infrastructure
  • problem-solving and analytical thinking.

Sources

  1. QILT, Graduate Outcomes Survey https://www.qilt.edu.au/surveys/graduate-outcomes-survey-(gos) 
  2. Tasmanian Government, Digital Tasmania Strategy 2026–2031 https://www.digital.tas.gov.au/?external-uuid=34ec395e-b98d-43b7-a210-cba23bbd8fc6  
  3. NSW Skills Board, ICT Industry Landscape Report https://www.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-02/ICT-Industry-Landscape-Report.pdf  
  4. Jobs and Skills Australia, Cyber security skills in demand as labour market evolves https://www.jobsandskills.gov.au/news/cyber-security-skills-demand-labour-market-evolves 
  5. ACS, Media Release – Report shows Australia needs to boost cyber and AI skills https://www.acs.org.au/insightsandpublications/media-releases/Media-release-Report-shows-Australia-needs-to-boost-cyber-and-AI-skills.html 
  6. Jobs and Skills Australia, Australian Labour Market for Migrants – October 2025 https://www.jobsandskills.gov.au/occupation/ict-security-specialist 
  7. Glassdoor – IT Support Officer Salary https://www.glassdoor.com.au/Salaries/melbourne-it-support-officer-salary-SRCH_IL.0,9_IM965_KO10,28.htm 
  8. Glassdoor – IT Support Technician Salary https://www.glassdoor.com.au/Salaries/melbourne-australia-it-support-technician-salary-SRCH_IL.0,19_IM965_KO20,41.htm?countryRedirect=true 
  9. Glassdoor – System Administrator Salary https://www.glassdoor.com.au/Salaries/system-administrator-salary-SRCH_KO0,20.htm