In 2026, the Victorian technology employment market remains strong and resilient. With a large and well-established digital workforce already in place, continued expansion is expected across the sector. Demand for specialised technology talent is projected to grow steadily throughout the year, particularly in high-priority areas such as AI, cloud engineering, data, and cybersecurity.
Victoria’s broader economic momentum, alongside sustained investment in digital infrastructure, will continue to support this growth. However, the market is becoming increasingly competitive. With an abundance of applications, employers are adopting a more selective and skills-driven approach to hiring. As a result, high-value technology professionals with niche expertise will remain in strong demand.
The greatest demand is centred on roles that directly enable innovation, automation, and organisational digital transformation, including:
Technology employment growth in Victoria is increasingly being driven not by traditional tech firms, but by industries embedding digital capability into their core operations. Strong hiring activity is emerging across several sectors.
Utilities and Green Tech
The renewable energy transition is accelerating demand for digital and engineering skills. Utilities organisations are investing heavily in smart technologies, automation, modern data platforms, and cybersecurity initiatives to support grid modernisation and distributed energy resources.
Health and Aged Care
The healthcare sector continues to prioritise digital health transformation, including electronic medical record upgrades, AI-assisted diagnostics, and expanded digital service delivery. Cybersecurity and data privacy compliance are particularly critical, driving strong demand for specialists working with sensitive information.
Public Sector
Government remains a major contributor to technology employment growth through ongoing digital transformation programs. Modernisation of legacy systems is a key focus, along with increasing demand for Project Managers, Business Analysts, Architects, and AI governance specialists.
Education
Education providers are investing in EdTech platforms and exploring AI-supported learning tools. There is also continued uplift in student management systems and digital service enhancement across the sector.
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