r/AustraliaIT

I’m a 27M working in cyber, and I usually head into the office on Mondays and Tuesdays. I was wondering if there are any groups or people keen for sports or other fun activities either before work or during lunch hours.
Could be anything really — futsal, basketball, badminton, Walking, having lunch together, running, table tennis, or even just a casual social activity. Mainly looking to meet people, stay active, and make office days a bit more enjoyable.

I am a 21 years old bs grad student in Melbourne majoring in Computer science. I found no interest in coding or tech, and the market is too bad to secure even an entry level job. I forced myself to finish my degree to see if I truly hate it. My aim is simply getting a stable job regardless the salary.

And I do found myself having interest in building, I enjoy exploring city or country by visiting aesthetic buildings. I like their lines and forms.

Our uni provides 3 years master for those non-engineer background students. I did a lot math course like calc, linear algebra, engineering math and statistics. But I am not sure that I might not enjoy what civil or structural engineering actually do in real life. I’ve been searching for a while but just couldn’t make my final decision since it’s a big jump of my field.

So I am here to find some suggestions from civil engineers or anyone successfully switch their career from cs to civil.

Is there anything I can start trying to see if I would enjoy this field?

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for genuine advice from people who have been through this, especially anyone who has recently obtained PR through an IT pathway in Australia.

A little about me:

I’m currently doing my Master’s in IT and have been in Australia for about 4 months.
I have previous experience as a Laravel/PHP developer in Nepal.
I currently have a part-time job, so I’m managing financially.
My dependent is still in Nepal and will join me once we complete the process.

My goal is simple: I want to build a career in IT and eventually get PR. I genuinely don’t want to leave IT because I enjoy software development and have already invested years into it.

At the same time, I want to be realistic. If IT is still a viable pathway, I’m ready to give it my absolute best over the next 6 months. I’ll learn a new tech stack if needed, build projects, improve my communication skills, network, and keep applying for internships and graduate roles. I’ve already started applying but haven’t had much success yet.

I’m not looking for shortcuts or blaming Australia if I don’t succeed. I know opportunities exist, and I believe success requires hard work. I just want to make sure I’m putting my effort into the right pathway from the beginning instead of realizing years later that I should have taken a different direction.

I’d really appreciate your honest advice:

1. ⁠Has anyone recently received PR through an IT. occupation? What pathway did you take?
2. ⁠Is IT still a realistic option for international students aiming for PR?
3. ⁠Which IT fields are currently in the highest demand?
4. ⁠Should I continue with Laravel/PHP or move towards another stack such as Java, .NET, Python, Cloud, DevOps, Cybersecurity, AI, or Data?
5. ⁠How are international students actually getting their first IT job in Australia?

If you were in my position today, what would your roadmap for the next 6 months look like?
At what point would you consider changing careers if PR was the main goal?

Is there anything my partner and I should start planning now that could improve our chances of getting PR in the future?

I’d really appreciate honest advice, whether it’s encouraging or difficult to hear. I’d rather understand the reality now and make informed decisions than regret not asking later.

Thank you for taking the time to read this. Any guidance, personal experiences, or practical suggestions would mean a lot.

I am currently going to take BS CS in melbourne. I might go into health informatics as the tech field is very bad. What do you guys think?

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for genuine advice from people who have been through this, especially anyone who has recently obtained PR through an IT pathway in Australia.

A little about me:

I’m currently doing my Master’s in IT and have been in Australia for about 4 months.
I have previous experience as a Laravel/PHP developer in Nepal.
I currently have a part-time job, so I’m managing financially.
My dependent is still in Nepal and will join me once we complete the process.

My goal is simple: I want to build a career in IT and eventually get PR. I genuinely don’t want to leave IT because I enjoy software development and have already invested years into it.

At the same time, I want to be realistic. If IT is still a viable pathway, I’m ready to give it my absolute best over the next 6 months. I’ll learn a new tech stack if needed, build projects, improve my communication skills, network, and keep applying for internships and graduate roles. I’ve already started applying but haven’t had much success yet.

I’m not looking for shortcuts or blaming Australia if I don’t succeed. I know opportunities exist, and I believe success requires hard work. I just want to make sure I’m putting my effort into the right pathway from the beginning instead of realizing years later that I should have taken a different direction.

I’d really appreciate your honest advice:

1. ⁠Has anyone recently received PR through an IT. occupation? What pathway did you take?
2. ⁠Is IT still a realistic option for international students aiming for PR?
3. ⁠Which IT fields are currently in the highest demand?
4. ⁠Should I continue with Laravel/PHP or move towards another stack such as Java, .NET, Python, Cloud, DevOps, Cybersecurity, AI, or Data?
5. ⁠How are international students actually getting their first IT job in Australia?

If you were in my position today, what would your roadmap for the next 6 months look like?
At what point would you consider changing careers if PR was the main goal?

Is there anything my partner and I should start planning now that could improve our chances of getting PR in the future?

I’d really appreciate honest advice, whether it’s encouraging or difficult to hear. I’d rather understand the reality now and make informed decisions than regret not asking later.

Thank you for taking the time to read this. Any guidance, personal experiences, or practical suggestions would mean a lot.

Hey everyone,

I’m looking for advice mainly from Australian recruiters, hiring managers, or people working in IT/cyber.

I’m currently studying a broad ICT/IT degree and also have a networking diploma. My long-term goal is cybersecurity, especially network security, information security, incident response, SOC/security analyst work, and related roles.

I’m considering transferring into a dedicated Bachelor of Cybersecurity instead of finishing the broader ICT degree and trying to specialise later with certs/projects.

From an Australian hiring perspective:

- For entry-level cyber or security-adjacent roles, does a dedicated “Bachelor of Cybersecurity” signal better than a broad “Bachelor of ICT/IT”?

- If two applicants had similar projects/labs/internships, would the specialised degree title make any difference?

- Is it better to finish the broader IT degree and build cyber through certs/projects later, or transfer into the specialised cyber degree now?

- How much do employers care about degree title compared with internships, helpdesk/NOC/network support experience, certs, and portfolio projects?

- For someone trying to avoid getting stuck in generic helpdesk/support, what pathway would you recommend?

I know a degree alone won’t guarantee a job. I’m planning to build labs/projects, apply for internships or technical-adjacent roles while studying, and possibly do Security+ later.

I’m just trying to make the most strategic choice before committing more time and HECS debt.

Any honest advice from people in the Australian IT/cyber market would be appreciated.

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I finished my pg in July. But I couldn't find a local internship. The experience I have is only one remote intern. I plan to get a full-stack web dev job. And I applied several full-time/interns but get no feedback. Is the internship really necessary for getting a full-time job in AU? Should I tried to get unpaid intern first? But I don't know where to find an unpaid lol. Last month I applied for a volunteer it position but get no feedback. This market is crazy.

Help paint a picture of what the industry looks like right now. Share whatever you're comfortable with. I'm not a hacker 💀 Some ideas:

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Got offered a job by DXC Tech, currently i work at a Bank and get offered a slightly higher pay and by that i mean only 1.5k more annually + 10% of my salary based bonus is paid out at the end of the year (which is sometimes less or the same depending on how the bank performs). Cutting the story short, there was restructuring in our IT department due to which my role changed from Senior Test Engineer to a Software Engineer but the pay remains the same...so in short i hate the new role as new expectations + no intention of continuing as a software eng. I applied for a senior test analyst role at DXC Tech and got the offer letter, the issue is their pay is 1.5k less and no bonus and also 5 days in person attendance required with their client. In this case should i take the role or leave it? Currently i feel like at the Bank my career has been stagnant and i have been placed in the same project for the past 3 years.

Hey guys, I know the title sounds pretty weird.
I recently graduated with a Bachelor’s in Computer Science and I have almost zero interest in coding. I forced myself to finished my degree to see if I really hate it..

I don’t really like coding, and with AI getting better and better, I feel like I have zero competitive advantage in the current job market.

I started looking into DevOps instead and got my AWS SAA certification. It seems more interesting to me, but from what I’ve seen, most junior DevOps roles still expect applicants to have software development experience first.

And it’s pretty hard to find entry level jobs in Australia nowadays..

I have two options now:
1. Keep trying to break into tech by applying for internships while learning DevOps tools like k8s, Jenkins, Docker, Terraform, etc., and maybe even do a Master’s in CS.
2. Switch careers completely and study Civil Engineering, which I’ve actually found myself a bit interested in.

My aim is just to find a stable office job which can keep me alive….😭I am currently doing part time in woolis, and I’ll be eligible for PR after 3 years.

my_qualifications: Final years of a Bachelor's degree in the IT/CS field in India.

Hey everyone,

I am considering moving to Australia for a Master’s degree in Information Technology / Computer Science after completing my undergraduate studies. Given the recent shifts in immigration policies and the global tech landscape, I wanted to get some honest, realistic insights from folks who are currently there or have recently gone through this path.

I have a few specific questions:

1. Is it still worth it? Considering the massive financial investment (tuition + high cost of living), does the long-term ROI justify moving to Australia right now compared to other countries or staying in India?

2. IT & CS Job Market: How brutal is the market for fresh international graduates looking for software development or data roles or any kind of IT/Cs roles ? Are companies open to hiring temporary residents, or do they strictly prioritize PR holders and citizens?

3. Earnings & ROI: What can a fresh Master's graduate realistically expect to earn starting out in entry-level tech roles?

4. The PR Pathway: How difficult is it to secure Permanent Residency (PR) via the points-based system after an IT/CS Master's? Are certain states offering better pathways for tech graduates right now?

I would love to hear about your personal experiences, struggles, or success stories. Any advice on what to watch out for would be incredibly helpful!

Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone,

I’m an international student currently halfway through my Master’s in IT at CQUniversity. I’ve noticed that CQU rarely comes up in discussions about IT degrees the way Monash, RMIT, and similar universities do.

For some context: I have an undergrad background in IT/CS and a few years of work experience, though my experience is in a non-IT field.

So I’m wondering: do I still stand a decent chance of landing good IT jobs in Australia after I complete my Master’s? Or does studying at CQU offer little benefit when it comes to employability — especially as an international student navigating the job market and visa side of things?

Would really appreciate honest insights from anyone in the industry or who’s been through something similar. Thanks!

Hi All,

Can someone please help me understand why our IT company has installed thunderbird.

Quick background, our IT company changed our email and it systems to Synology from outlook.
I get some of the reasons based on security, however, Synology mail is terrible.

We have requested to view outlook classic again for a trial period.
They installed outlook classic on my desktop only. And installed thunderbird which is combining all the emails and calendars in one portal. (Synology, outlook). I work from home a lot and cannot access this on my laptop.

I also cannot send from the outlook classic.

The set up for thunderbird is so dark I can’t read the emails.

I just need to understand why they have done it this way, as it seems really convoluted.
Help!

Hi everyone,

I'm based in the Philippines and currently work full-time as an IT on a day shift (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM). I'm also starting cybersecurity training and would like to gain hands-on experience through an internship.

Does anyone know where I can find remote cybersecurity internships that:

• Can be done during night shift hours (to avoid conflicting with my day job).
• Do not require U.S. citizenship or U.S. security clearance.
• Are open to international applicants, particularly those from the Philippines.
• Are suitable for someone building experience in cybersecurity (SOC, Blue Team, Security Operations, GRC, or similar entry-level roles).

I'm open to paid or unpaid internships as long as they provide real-world experience.

I'd appreciate any recommendations for companies, job boards, or organizations that offer opportunities like these. Thank you!

Hi everyone,

I'm 25M , 2022 graduate and currently looking for a career path with good long-term growth and opportunities.

Due to personal and career-related reasons, I have a gap after graduation and I'm essentially looking at myself as a fresher while applying for jobs.

I'm trying to decide which field would be the best choice moving forward and would appreciate some guidance from people with industry experience.

My questions:

Which field has better opportunities for freshers in 2026?

Is IT still a good career option for someone starting now?

What entry-level roles would you recommend?

Which skills should I focus on learning first?

If you were a 2022 graduate with a gap and starting fresh today, what career path would you choose?

I'm open to honest advice and would love to hear from people who have been in a similar situation.

Thanks for your help! 🙏

Basically I had 4 year hiatis ​after working as a mid level web developer. I was doing frontend work using only React. Now I'm back in the scene, never have kept up with the scene (never a passion, just a means to an end), and finding that I am out of date.

How do I get myself back in shape after 4 year hiatus in web development? What have I missed out on? ​etc.