This role has a moderate level of AI exposure. AI can enhance efficiency for some tasks, but this job still relies on human skills and decision-making.
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In Australia, a full time Systems and Network Engineer generally earns $2,050 per week ($106,600 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 in the role.
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Opportunities for Systems Engineers have been growing strongly over the last 5 years with thousands of jobs opening up in this field. Systems Engineers are employed in all industries and employment sectors especially by ICT, scientific, technical, education government and financial services organisations.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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Systems Engineers can get started with demonstrable ICT skills and a VET qualification. Try the Certificate IV in Computer Systems Technology, the Certificate IV in Systems Analysis and Design, and the Diploma of Systems Analysis and Design These courses take 12-18 months to complete.
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Further reading
What can you do with a Certificate IV in Information Technology?
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Anything but binary
26th February 2020All systems engineer courses
- Bachelor of Science (Electrical Engineering)
- Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Safety, Risk and Reliability)
- Professional Certificate of Competency in Digital Twins and Simulation Monitoring
- Professional Certificate of Competency in Dual Fuel Engines
- Professional Certificate of Competency in Fundamentals of Electric Vehicles
- 52914WA Graduate Certificate in Mechatronics
- Software Engineering: Transform
- Professional Certificate of Competency in 5G Technology and Services
- Certified Full Stack Developer
- ICT50120 Diploma of Information Technology (Cloud Engineering)
- Master of Systems Engineering
- ICT50815 Diploma of Systems Analysis and Design
- ICA41011 Certificate IV in Computer Systems Technology
- UEE50120 Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering
- Graduate Certificate in Engineering
- ICA40411 Certificate IV in Information Technology Networking
- Master of Engineering (Research)
- ICT40418 Certificate IV in Information Technology Networking
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electronic Systems and Internet of Things (IoT) Engineering)
- ICA40211 Certificate IV in Information Technology Support
- ICT50315 Diploma of Information Technology Systems Administration
- MEM80122 Graduate Diploma of Engineering
- ICT40215 Certificate IV in Information Technology Support
- Master of Engineering Science (Electrical Engineering)
- ICT50120 Diploma of Information Technology
- Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems) (Honours)
- Master of Maintenance and Reliability Engineering
- Master of Engineering Science
- UEE50111 Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering
- Master of Science (Computer Engineering)
Systems Engineer careers
Systems Engineers design, install, and update networked computer systems — including operating systems, application software, and system management tools. They often work in project teams to ensure the system architecture and usability is directly aligned with the operating needs of the organisation.
Once the ICT system is operational, as a Systems Engineer you’ll be monitoring system performance, security, and backups. You’ll need solid coding and scripting skills, as well as experience working with a wide-range of network applications, monitoring tools, and cloud systems.
