ICT Network and Systems Engineer
Shortage Now
States / territories with a shortage signal
Snapshot
Median salary
A$124,700
Full-time annual
People employed
14,500
Estimated workforce
Shortage signal
No shortage (national)
Categories identify where a shortage occurs; they are not a severity score.
What you actually do
Designs, implements, monitors and maintains computer networks, systems and infrastructure, and takes responsibility for configuration, installation and maintenance of computer hardware and software. Develops, documents and implements project plans and procedures, including for network security. Develops testing procedures, performs audits on computer hardware, software, networks, systems and infrastructure, and provides technical support where required.
Specialisations
Scope note: Cloud Engineers and Network Architects are excluded from this occupation. Cloud Engineers are included in Occupation 273331 Cloud Engineer. Network Architects are included in Occupation 272133 Network Architect.
Read official OSCA descriptionSkills & main tasks
Official main tasks
- Builds, implements, monitors and maintains computer networks and systems
- Researches, analyses, manages and monitors network infrastructure
- Ensures the ongoing performance of networks and systems
- Develops and modifies software and network programs through use of programming code
- Configures, installs and maintains computer hardware and software
- Develops and documents project plans and procedures regarding system configuration, incident resolutions, and system and network maintenance
- Plans, develops and implements network security measures, policies and procedures
- Develops testing procedures and audits computer hardware, software, networks and systems
- Provides technical support to resolve computer network and system issues
Where people work
State / territory distribution
Highest education
Share of workers
Education & work pattern
Part-time
7%
Female rate
8%
Median age
40
2030 & 2035 employment outlook
to 2030
+15%
6,652 projected jobs
to 2035
+25%
11,331 projected jobs
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OSCA skill level 1
A classification attribute describing the occupation; it is not a personal eligibility or qualification decision.
Official VET pathways
Advanced Diploma of Instrumentation and Control Engineering
Progression pathway
Certificate IV in Information Technology
Progression pathway
Diploma of Information Technology
Progression pathway
Advanced Diploma of Information Technology
Progression pathway
Diploma of Applied Technologies
Progression pathway
Certificate III in Electronics and Communications
Progression pathway
Certificate IV in Computer Systems
Progression pathway
Certificate IV in Electronics and Communications
Progression pathway
Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering
Progression pathway
Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering
Progression pathway
Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering
Progression pathway
Advanced Diploma of Industrial Electronics and Control Engineering
Progression pathway
Certificate IV in Telecommunications Network Design
Specialised training
Real jobs right now
Live signal from SEEK, Indeed & moreCurrent vacancy signal
QLD · May 2026
51
ACT · May 2026
43
VIC · May 2026
88
NT · May 2026
3
SA · May 2026
21
NSW · May 2026
137
Where could this career take you?
Compare state-level shortage signals, salary context, study options and visa information for ICT Network and Systems Engineer.
Regional demand
Largest employment base
#1 Melbourne - West
3,534 estimated employed
- 1
Melbourne - West
3,534 employed
VIC
+16.71%
year on year
- 2
Melbourne - South East
2,688 employed
VIC
+23.08%
year on year
- 3
Sydney - Parramatta
2,516 employed
NSW
+18.9%
year on year
- 4
Melbourne - Inner
2,385 employed
VIC
+2.58%
year on year
- 5
Sydney - City and Inner South
2,109 employed
NSW
-7.13%
year on year
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Ranked by current shortage signal and projected employment growth.
Workers in this occupation
19,460
Moved in from another occupation
2,250
Moved to another occupation
1,265
Recommendation score: shortage = 2 points, no shortage = 1 point, plus 1 point for each 10% of projected growth to 2035.
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5
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4
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Data status
- Classification
- OSCA 272131
- Last updated
- Refresh pending
- Sources
- Jobs and Skills Australia OSL · Jobs and Skills Australia DOM · ABS OSCA · OSCA 2024 — Jobs and Skills Australia
Labour-market data coverage
- Shortage signal and drivers: JSA Occupation Shortage List (ANZSCO unit group where applicable).
- Work profile, state distribution and education: JSA Occupation Profiles (ANZSCO mapped).
- Regional employment: JSA NERO, June 2026.
- Career-move observations: JSA DOM, last available 2020–21. Observed Australian worker transitions are not personalised recommendations; many contractors and sole traders are excluded, as are transitions below 10 workers.
- Vacancy signal: JSA Internet Vacancy Index, 3-month average (ANZSCO unit group).
- Employment outlook: JSA employment projections (ANZSCO unit group).
- Training pathways: JSA Training Occupation Pathways.
Data confidence: estimate.