Systems Administrator
Shortage Now
States / territories with a shortage signal
Snapshot
Median salary
A$125,200
Full-time annual
People employed
14,700
Estimated workforce
Shortage signal
No shortage (national)
Categories identify where a shortage occurs; they are not a severity score.
What you actually do
Plans, develops, installs, troubleshoots, maintains and supports an operating system and associated server hardware, software and databases, ensuring optimum system integrity, security, backup and performance.
Alternative titles
ICT Systems Manager
Skills & main tasks
Official main tasks
- Installs, configures and maintains server hardware, software, operating systems and databases infrastructure
- Diagnoses and resolves hardware, software and network connectivity issues to ensure uninterrupted system operation
- Conducts regular system backups and recovery procedures, ensuring data safety and integrity
- Facilitates IT infrastructure changes through change management processes, in accordance with organisational protocols
- Provides system related technical support and guidance to end users
- Manages user accounts, permissions and security policies to ensure data security and compliance with regulations
Where people work
State / territory distribution
Highest education
Share of workers
Education & work pattern
Part-time
10%
Female rate
18%
Median age
41
2030 & 2035 employment outlook
to 2030
+14%
9,649 projected jobs
to 2035
+24%
16,554 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
Diploma of Information Technology
Occupation ready
Certificate IV in Computer Systems
Progression pathway
Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering
Progression pathway
Real jobs right now
Live signal from SEEK, Indeed & moreCurrent vacancy signal
QLD · May 2026
109
ACT · May 2026
60
VIC · May 2026
130
NT · May 2026
6
SA · May 2026
39
NSW · May 2026
168
Where could this career take you?
Compare state-level shortage signals, salary context, study options and visa information for Systems Administrator.
Regional demand
Largest employment base
#1 Australian Capital Territory
4,555 estimated employed
- 1
Australian Capital Territory
4,555 employed
ACT
+3.5%
year on year
- 2
Melbourne - West
4,016 employed
VIC
-7.44%
year on year
- 3
Melbourne - South East
3,518 employed
VIC
-2.55%
year on year
- 4
Melbourne - Inner
3,016 employed
VIC
+3.04%
year on year
- 5
Sydney - Parramatta
2,261 employed
NSW
-0.7%
year on year
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Ranked by current shortage signal and projected employment growth.
Workers in this occupation
20,545
Moved in from another occupation
2,120
Moved to another occupation
1,695
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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- 2
4
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- 3
4
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- 4
4
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- 5
4
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Data status
- Classification
- OSCA 271232
- 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.