Overview
EMPLOYED
14,700
PART-TIME SHARE
10%
FEMALE SHARE
18%
MEDIAN WEEKLY EARNINGS
N/A
MEDIAN AGE
41
ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT GROWTH
N/A
Summary
System Administrators plan, develop, install, troubleshoot, maintain and support operating systems and associated server hardware, software and databases ensuring optimum system integrity, security, backup and performance.
Tasks
- Troubleshoots and provides service support in diagnosing, resolving and repairing server-related hardware and software malfunctions, encompassing workstations and communication infrastructure
- Prepares and maintains documentation, policies and instructions, and records and details operational procedures and system logs
- Ensures that the design of computer sites allows all components to fit together and work properly, and monitors and adjusts the performance of networks
- Continually survey the current computer site to determine future network needs and make recommendations for enhancements in the implementation of future servers and networks
Details
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Hours worked
Hours worked | Systems Administrators | All Occupations |
---|---|---|
Share of workers who work full-time hours | 90% | 64% |
Average full-time hours worked per week | 41 hours | 44 hours |
Industries
Systems Administrators work in industries like:
- Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
- Public Administration and Safety
- Education and Training
Source:
ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
Note: industries that comprise less than 5% of an occupation have been suppressed.
States and territories
New South Wales
30.6%
Victoria
26.3%
Queensland
18.0%
South Australia
6.2%
Western Australia
8.8%
Tasmania
2.0%
Northern Territory
1.0%
Australian Capital Territory
7.1%
Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
Age and gender
Age and Gender | Systems Administrators | All Occupations |
---|---|---|
Median age | 41 years | 40 years |
Female share of employment | 18% | 49% |
Education
Highest Level of Educational Attainment (% Share) | All Occupations | Systems Administrators |
---|---|---|
Post Graduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate | 12.2 | 15.8 |
Bachelor degree | 23.2 | 35.0 |
Advanced Diploma/Diploma | 11.1 | 17.6 |
Certificate III/IV | 19.5 | 12.0 |
Year 12 | 15.9 | 12.1 |
Year 11 | 4.0 | 1.6 |
Year 10 and below | 9.7 | 1.8 |
Occupation profiles data
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DownloadAustralian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations
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