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OSCA 273333Updated 2026-01-29

Software Engineer

National shortage level: Low

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Snapshot

Median pay: AUD 136k
Weekly earnings: AUD 2610
Salary range: AUD 122k-AUD 149k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility

State distribution

42.2%
NSW
31.7%
VIC
12.2%
QLD

Education mix

58.3%
bachelor degree
29%
Post graduate
4.9%
year 12

Role overview

Software Engineers design, develop, modify, document, test, implement, install and support software applications and systems.

What you do
  • Provides 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.

Core skills

    Credentials & pathway

    • Recommended level: bachelor degree (58.3%)

    Recent job ads

    No ads listed yet.

    Tasks

    • Provides 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.

    Earnings

    Weekly median: AUD 2610
    Annual median: AUD 136k
    Range: AUD 122k-AUD 149k