ICT Network and Testing Professionals

How to become an ICT Test Analyst

Specifies, develops and executes test plans and test scripts, produces test cases, carries out testing using various techniques, and documents the results of tests in defect reports and related documentation. Uses automated test software applications to test the behaviour, functionality and integrity of ICT software and systems.

Main tasks

Tests, identifies and diagnoses functionality errors and faults in software and/or systems
Defines user acceptance scenarios based on business requirements
Develops test plans outlining strategy, scope, resources and timelines for testing software and/or systems
Develops test cases describing the input, execution conditions and expected output of systems to examine functionality
Creates and maintains test documentation such as procedural and operational manuals, as well as test cases and test reports
Conducts unit, integration and functional testing to ensure software meets requirements
Tests software across different platforms, browsers, operating systems and devices
Provides feedback and recommendations based on analysis of test results, and ensures it aligns with business requirements and specifications
May automate software and/or system test cases using testing tools and frameworks
May undertake system performance, load and stress testing

Ways in

University: Computing & IT degrees, Offered by 39 universities in Australia
TAFE and VET: Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (ICT60220); Certificate III in Information Technology (ICT30120); Certificate III in Telecommunications Technology (ICT30524); Certificate IV in Information Technology (ICT40120); Diploma of Information Technology (ICT50220)

Pay · Outlook · AI and this job

Typical full-time pay: $131,924 a year
About 186,100 people work in this job group now, and about 235,700 are projected by 2035. (+26.7%)
Many tasks in this job could be automated by AI. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as high.

Questions people ask

How do I become an ICT Test Analyst?

Ways in include: Computing & IT degrees; Advanced Diploma of Information Technology; Certificate III in Information Technology.

How much does an ICT Test Analyst earn in Australia?

Median full-time pay is $131,924 a year (Jobs and Skills Australia).

Is an ICT Test Analyst a growing career in Australia?

Yes. Employment is projected to grow 27% by 2035, from about 186,100 to about 235,700 people (Jobs and Skills Australia).

Do you need a degree to become an ICT Test Analyst?

Usually. 82% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Will AI change the work of an ICT Test Analyst?

Many tasks in this job could be automated by AI. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as high.

Sources

Jobs and Skills Australia: Occupation data (ANZSCO), from ABS Labour Force and Census (February 2026), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
Jobs and Skills Australia: Generative AI Capacity Study, interactive table data (September 2025), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
Jobs and Skills Australia: Employment Projections (Victoria University) (May 2025 to May 2035), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
Australian Taxation Office: Taxation Statistics, Individuals Table 15A (2023-24), CC BY 2.5 AU, retrieved 2026-10-04

Updated 2026-10-04