IT Networks and System Administration

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Software Tester

A Software Tester ensures software quality by performing tests, designing test plans, documenting results, and collaborating with developers.

Avg yearly income $101,400
Skill level Beginner

Help Desk Support

Help Desk Support Technicians provide technical support for hardware and software, troubleshoot issues, and assist users via various communication channels.

Avg yearly income $52,000
Skill level Beginner

Service Desk Analyst

Service Desk Analysts troubleshoot software and hardware issues, providing technical support via phone, chat, and email for various organisations.

Avg yearly income $67,600
Skill level Beginner

Systems Administrator

System Administrators manage daily operations of computer networks, configuring and maintaining systems, training users, and troubleshooting issues.

Avg yearly income $117,000
Skill level Advanced

Network Administrator

Network Administrators install, manage, and upgrade networks, troubleshoot issues, set up users, and maintain system security and passwords.

Avg yearly income $104,000
Skill level Advanced

Network Engineer

A Network Engineer installs, repairs, and optimises systems, using technical and problem-solving skills to manage and improve networks.

Avg yearly income $124,800
Skill level Advanced

Network Manager

A Network Manager designs, implements, and maintains networks, ensuring stability, security, and performance, while managing hardware, troubleshooting, and enforcing policies.

Avg yearly income $104,000
Skill level Advanced

Network Designer

A Network Designer plans, develops, and implements secure network systems, ensuring connectivity and performance, while collaborating with IT teams to meet business needs.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

Network Technician

A Network Technician maintains and troubleshoots computer networks, ensuring operational efficiency by monitoring performance and configuring hardware.

Avg yearly income $79,976
Skill level Beginner

Network Analyst

A Network Analyst manages and supports network infrastructure, ensuring efficiency, security, and performance through monitoring, troubleshooting, and upgrades.

Avg yearly income $94,900
Skill level Advanced

Security Analyst

Security Analysts monitor and protect organisations' systems, identifying threats, implementing security measures, and responding to breaches.

Avg yearly income $109,200
Skill level Advanced

Systems Engineer

Systems Engineers design and update networked computer systems, ensuring alignment with organisational needs while monitoring performance and security.

Avg yearly income $106,600
Skill level Advanced

Cyber Security Specialist

Cyber Security Specialists manage ICT security, prevent unauthorised access, handle outages, and assess risks, with backup and data recovery strategies in place.

Avg yearly income $125,008
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in it networks and system administration

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
ICT30120

Certificate III in Information Technology
Online
12 months
$2,880 - $4,499
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Data Entry Operator IT Support Officer IT Technician
Software Tester Service Desk Analyst Help Desk Support
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Data Entry Operator IT Support Officer IT Technician Software Tester Service Desk Analyst Help Desk Support + 3 more
ICT40120

Certificate IV in Information Technology (Systems Administration Support)
Online
12 - 18 months
$1,500 - $5,299
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Help Desk Support Systems Administrator IT Technician
IT Support Officer Network Administrator Cloud Support Technician
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Help Desk Support Systems Administrator IT Technician IT Support Officer Network Administrator Cloud Support Technician + 3 more
ICT40120

Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking)
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 18 months
$4,400 - $5,299
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Help Desk Support Systems Administrator Network Administrator
Network Analyst Network Technician
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Help Desk Support Systems Administrator Network Administrator Network Analyst Network Technician + 2 more
ICT50220

Diploma of Information Technology
On Campus, Online
18 months
$6,026 - $8,940
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Application Support Analyst IT Consultant Cyber Security Analyst
Network Administrator Systems Administrator Systems Analyst IT Project Manager Database Administrator
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Application Support Analyst IT Consultant Cyber Security Analyst Network Administrator Systems Administrator Systems Analyst IT Project Manager Database Administrator + 5 more
ICT30120

Certificate III in Information Technology (Basic Cyber Security Awareness)
Online
12 months
$4,424 - $4,499
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cloud Support Technician Cyber Security Technician IT Support Officer
Service Desk Analyst Help Desk Support
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cloud Support Technician Cyber Security Technician IT Support Officer Service Desk Analyst Help Desk Support + 2 more

Bachelor of Science (Electrical Engineering)
On Campus, Online
36 months
$37,908
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Control Systems Engineer Power Engineer Electrical Design Engineer
SCADA Engineer Electronic Engineer Power Systems Engineer Electrical Engineer Systems Engineer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Control Systems Engineer Power Engineer Electrical Design Engineer SCADA Engineer Electronic Engineer Power Systems Engineer Electrical Engineer Systems Engineer + 5 more
ICT50220

Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Networking)
Online
18 months
$5,999 - $6,026
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Communications Engineer Network Manager Network Designer
Network Analyst Cyber Security Specialist Network Administrator Telecommunications Engineer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Communications Engineer Network Manager Network Designer Network Analyst Cyber Security Specialist Network Administrator Telecommunications Engineer + 4 more
ICT50220

Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security)
Online
18 months
$5,999 - $6,026
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Security Analyst Penetration Tester Cyber Security Analyst
Ethical Hacker Cyber Security Technician Cyber Security Auditor
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Security Analyst Penetration Tester Cyber Security Analyst Ethical Hacker Cyber Security Technician Cyber Security Auditor + 3 more

Master of Engineering (Electrical Systems)
On Campus, Online
24 months
$25,440
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Systems Engineer Renewable Energy Engineer Electrical Engineer
Automation Engineer Power Systems Engineer Electrical Project Manager Grid Connection Engineer Power Engineer Control Systems Engineer
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Systems Engineer Renewable Energy Engineer Electrical Engineer Automation Engineer Power Systems Engineer Electrical Project Manager Grid Connection Engineer Power Engineer Control Systems Engineer + 6 more
PSP50316

Diploma of Government Security
Online
12 months
$3,495
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Security Officer Security Consultant Security Manager
Security Analyst Intelligence Officer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Security Officer Security Consultant Security Manager Security Analyst Intelligence Officer + 2 more
ICT60220

Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Telecommunications Network Engineering)
Blended
24 months
$18,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Telecommunications Technician Network Engineer Telecommunications Engineer
Network Designer Network Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Telecommunications Technician Network Engineer Telecommunications Engineer Network Designer Network Manager + 2 more
ICT40120

Certificate IV in Information Technology
Online
18 months
$5,270
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
IT Support Officer Service Desk Analyst Systems Tester
Web Developer Software Developer IT Specialist Application Support Analyst
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
IT Support Officer Service Desk Analyst Systems Tester Web Developer Software Developer IT Specialist Application Support Analyst + 4 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Battery Energy Storage and Applications
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Research and Development Engineer Energy Analyst Power Systems Engineer
Maintenance Engineer Systems Engineer Integration Engineer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Research and Development Engineer Energy Analyst Power Systems Engineer Maintenance Engineer Systems Engineer Integration Engineer + 3 more
BSB30120

Certificate III in Business (Customer Engagement)
Blended, On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sales Representative Sales Consultant Local Government Customer Service Assistant
Help Desk Support Concierge Customer Service Representative Client Services Officer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sales Representative Sales Consultant Local Government Customer Service Assistant Help Desk Support Concierge Customer Service Representative Client Services Officer + 4 more
ICT60220

Advanced Diploma of Information Technology
On Campus
78 weeks
$8,940
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Service Desk Analyst Systems Administrator IT Business Analyst
Network Specialist Integration Analyst Integration Developer Systems Designer Network Analyst
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Service Desk Analyst Systems Administrator IT Business Analyst Network Specialist Integration Analyst Integration Developer Systems Designer Network Analyst + 5 more
22603VIC

Certificate IV in Cyber Security
Online
16 months
$2,495
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cyber Security Analyst Security Analyst Cyber Security Technician
ICT Support Officer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cyber Security Analyst Security Analyst Cyber Security Technician ICT Support Officer + 1 more
52867WA

Advanced Diploma of Industrial Data Communication, Networking and IT
Online
18 months
$12,112
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Network Technician IoT Engineer Network Engineer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Network Technician IoT Engineer Network Engineer
ICTSS00109

Entry to Tech Skill Set
Online
6 months
$1,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
IT Support Officer Computer Technician Help Desk Support
Service Desk Analyst
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
IT Support Officer Computer Technician Help Desk Support Service Desk Analyst + 1 more
ICT30120

Certificate III in Information Technology (Programming)
Online
12 months
$4,424
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Help Desk Support Software Tester Database Administrator
Software Developer Web Developer Application Support Analyst
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Help Desk Support Software Tester Database Administrator Software Developer Web Developer Application Support Analyst + 3 more
ICT30120

Certificate III in Information Technology (Basic Cloud Computing)
Online
12 months
$4,424
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Systems Administrator Help Desk Support Service Desk Analyst
IT Support Officer Cloud Support Technician
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Systems Administrator Help Desk Support Service Desk Analyst IT Support Officer Cloud Support Technician + 2 more
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