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Service Desk Analyst

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

How do I become a service desk analyst

Get qualified to work as a service desk analyst with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

Common questions

In Australia, a full time Service Desk Analyst generally earns $1,300 per week ($67,600 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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Opportunities for Service Desk Analysts are expected to grow strongly over the next 5 years as more than 62,000 jobs open up around the country. Service Desk Analysts are employed by IT firms, hardware and software companies, private enterprise, educational bodies, and government departments.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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Service Desk Analysts need a solid ICT background or formal qualifications. The Certificate III in Information Technology or the Certificate IV in Programming are excellent ways to get started. Both qualifications can be completed in 12-18 months.

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Service Desk Analyst careers

Service Desk Analysts troubleshoot faults and provide technical support for computer software, cyber-networks, hardware, and infrastructure. They work on internal service desks at government departments, corporations and large business — or commercial service desks at software companies and IT firms.

As a Service Desk Analyst you’ll be responding to software and hardware queries by phone, chat, and email — analysing system faults, repairing and replacing hardware. You’ll need ICT technical skills as well as excellent problem solving, communication, and time management skills.