How do I become a network administrator
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Common questions
In Australia, a full time Network Administrator generally earns $2,000 per week ($104,000 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience and technical expertise you can expect a higher salary than people who are new to the role.
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There are approximately 6,000 Network Administrators employed in Australia right now. Network Administrators are employed by business and corporations in all industries and employment sectors.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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Further reading
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7th March 2022All network administrator courses
- Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology
- Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)
- Bachelor of Information Technology (Networking and Cyber Security)
- Bachelor of Information Technology (Professional Practice)
- BSBSS00093 Cyber Security Threat Assessment and Risk Management Skill Set
- ICA40111 Certificate IV in Information Technology
- ICA40211 Certificate IV in Information Technology Support
- ICA40411 Certificate IV in Information Technology Networking
- ICA40711 Certificate IV in Systems Analysis and Design
- ICA41011 Certificate IV in Computer Systems Technology
- ICT40115 Certificate IV in Information Technology
- ICT40118 Certificate IV in Information Technology
- ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking and Systems Administration Support)
- ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking)
- ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Systems Administration Support)
- ICT40215 Certificate IV in Information Technology Support
- ICT40415 Certificate IV in Information Technology Networking
- ICT40418 Certificate IV in Information Technology Networking
- ICT40715 Certificate IV in Systems Analysis and Design
- ICT41015 Certificate IV in Computer Systems Technology
- ICT41119 Certificate IV in Telecommunications Network Design
- ICT50115 Diploma of Information Technology
- ICT50118 Diploma of Information Technology
- ICT50120 Diploma of Information Technology
- ICT50120 Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Networking)
- ICT50120 Diploma of Information Technology (Cloud Engineering)
- ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology
- ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Networking and Cloud Architecture)
- ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Networking and Cloud Engineering)
- ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Networking and System Administration)
- ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Networking)
- ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Cloud Engineering and Telecommunications Network Engineering)
- ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Systems Administration and Systems Analysis)
- ICT50315 Diploma of Information Technology Systems Administration
- ICT50318 Diploma of Information Technology Systems Administration
- ICT50815 Diploma of Systems Analysis and Design
- ICT50818 Diploma of Systems Analysis and Design
- ICT51015 Diploma of Telecommunications Engineering
- ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security and Telecommunications Network Engineering)
- ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Telecommunication)
- Master of Information Technology and Systems
- Professional Certificate of Competency in Industrial Data Communications
- UEE60411 Advanced Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering
Network Administrator careers
Network Administrators install and configure network hardware, software and peripherals as well as perform system upgrades. They manage everything from network servers to individual workstations and user accounts.
As a Network Administrator you will be setting up and training new users, troubleshooting faults, and managing systems passwords and security. You may also be recommending upgrade strategies to keep the network inline with operational needs.
