New South Wales Needs 75,500 More Tech Workers by 2035

Published 2026-10-30

New South Wales will need about 75,500 more technology professionals by 2035, according to a new report. The report says that demand for skilled workers in areas such as software development, cyber security and data analysis is growing quickly across the state. Employers in Sydney and regional areas are finding it hard to fill these jobs, and many businesses say they lack the staff they need to grow.

The report explains that digital technology now plays a part in almost every industry, from healthcare and banking to farming and mining. As a result, companies outside the tech sector are also looking for workers with digital skills. Experts say that the shortage could slow economic growth if it is not addressed. They also warn that the gap may be bigger for women and people in regional towns, who are often underrepresented in the technology workforce.

To respond to the shortage, the report suggests several steps. These include expanding university and TAFE courses in technology, encouraging more career changers to retrain, and attracting skilled workers from overseas. It also recommends closer cooperation between schools, universities and employers so that students learn the skills that businesses need.

The report concludes that action is needed soon, because the number of qualified workers will not grow fast enough on its own. Whether the state can meet its target will depend on how well governments, education providers and businesses work together over the next decade.

Sources: Sydney Times

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