ICT Network and Testing Professionals

How to become an ICT Network and Systems Engineer

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.

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

Ways in

University: Computing & IT degrees, Offered by 39 universities in Australia
University: Engineering degrees, Offered by 34 universities in Australia
TAFE and VET: Certificate IV in Telecommunications Network Design (ICT41119); Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering (UEE60220); Advanced Diploma of Industrial Electronics and Control Engineering (UEE60620); Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (ICT60220); Advanced Diploma of Instrumentation and Control Engineering (UEE61521); Certificate III in Electronics and Communications (UEE30920); Certificate IV in Computer Systems (UEE40120); Certificate IV in Electronics and Communications (UEE40720)

Pay · Outlook · AI and this job

Typical full-time pay: $120,068 a year
About 45,000 people work in this job group now, and about 56,400 are projected by 2035. (+25.2%)
AI is likely to change parts of this job. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as medium.

Questions people ask

How do I become an ICT Network and Systems Engineer?

Ways in include: Computing & IT degrees; Engineering degrees; Certificate IV in Telecommunications Network Design; Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering.

How much does an ICT Network and Systems Engineer earn in Australia?

Median full-time pay is $120,068 a year (Jobs and Skills Australia).

Is an ICT Network and Systems Engineer a growing career in Australia?

Yes. Employment is projected to grow 25% by 2035, from about 45,000 to about 56,400 people (Jobs and Skills Australia).

Do you need a degree to become an ICT Network and Systems Engineer?

Usually. 62% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Will AI change the work of an ICT Network and Systems Engineer?

AI is likely to change parts of this job. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as medium.

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