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A Technical Lead coordinates the development and maintenance of information technology systems. You might work for the IT department of a large organisation or be employed as an external consultant. Technical Leads might oversee the implementation of a new project, manage existing IT systems or provide advice on information technology requirements.
Technical Leads should be able to work as part of a team and communicate clearly with a range of stakeholders. It’s important you can understand IT needs and develop systems for a range of circumstances. Technical Leads must be organised and able to manage several tasks at one time.
In Australia, a full time Technical Lead generally earns $2,305 per week ($119,860 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
It’s expected the number of people employed in this field will grow strongly in coming years. There are currently 30,600 people working in this sector in Australia and many of them specialise as a Technical Lead. Technical Leads may find work across all regions of Australia, particularly larger towns and cities.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’re planning a career as a Technical Lead, consider enrolling in a Bachelor of Computer Science. This course will prepare you for a range of IT roles and give you the skills to develop software, apps and algorithms in areas such as ecommerce, networking, security, database systems, artificial intelligence, gaming and mobile technologies.
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$1,920 weekly pay
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Solutions Architect
$2,310 weekly pay
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