ICT Managers

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    > $2,460
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    94%6%
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    98,600
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Career Details

ICT Managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the acquisition, development, maintenance and use of computer and telecommunication systems within organisations.

Most occupations in this field typically require a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks Include:

  • analysing information needs and specifying technology to meet those needs
  • formulating and directing information and communication technology (ICT) strategies, policies and plans
  • directing the selection and installation of ICT resources and the provision of user training
  • directing ICT operations and setting priorities between system developments, maintenance and operations
  • overseeing the security of ICT systems

Occupations:

  • Chief Information Officer 
  • ICT Project Manager 
  • ICT Managers nec


Chief Information Officer


Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the ICT strategies, plans and operations of an organisation to ensure the ICT infrastructure supports the organisation's overall operations and priorities.


ICT Project Manager


Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates quality accredited ICT projects. Accountable for day-to-day operations of resourcing, scheduling, prioritisation and task coordination, and meeting project milestones, objectives and deliverables within agreed timeframes and budgets.

Specialisation:

  • ICT Development Manager


ICT Managers Nec


This occupation group covers ICT Managers not elsewhere classified.

Occupations in this group include:

  • IT Service Delivery Manager
  • Network Manager

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