ANZSCO 2631

Computer Network Professionals

Overview

EMPLOYED

43,600

PART-TIME SHARE

3%

FEMALE SHARE

10%

MEDIAN WEEKLY EARNINGS

$2,308

MEDIAN AGE

40

ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT GROWTH

1,100

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Summary

Computer Network Professionals research, analyse and recommend strategies for network architecture and development, implement, manage, maintain and configure network hardware and software, and monitor and optimise performance, and troubleshoot and provide user support.

Tasks

  • Analysing, developing, interpreting and evaluating complex system design and architecture specifications, data models and diagrams in the development, configuration and integration of computer systems
  • Researching, analysing, evaluating and monitoring network infrastructure to ensure networks are configured to operate at optimal performance
  • Assessing and recommending improvements to network operations and integrated hardware, software, communications and operating systems
  • Providing specialist skills in supporting and troubleshooting network problems and emergencies
  • Installing, configuring, testing, maintaining and administering new and upgraded networks, software database applications, servers and workstations
  • Providing network programming in support of specific business needs and requirements
  • Preparing and maintaining procedures and documentation for network inventory, and recording diagnosis and resolution of network faults, enhancements and modifications to networks, and maintenance instructions
  • Monitoring network traffic, and activity, capacity and usage to ensure continued integrity and optimal network performance

ANZSCO Classification

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    Earnings and Hours

    Weekly Earnings (Before Tax)
    Source: Share of workers who work full-time hours: ABS, Labour Force Survey, 2023, four-quarter average, customised report.
    Average full-time hours worked per week: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
    Median full-time earnings per week and Median hourly earnings: ABS, Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2023, customised report.
    Note: median earnings data have not been produced for some occupations where there is a high standard error, and are published with "N/A" values.
    Earnings and Hours Computer Network Professionals All Occupations
    Share of workers who work full-time hours 97% 70%
    Average full-time hours worked per week 41 hours 44 hours
    Median full-time earnings per week $2,308 $1,697
    Median hourly earnings $62 $43

    Industries

    Computer Network Professionals work in industries like:

    Source: Ranked using ABS, Labour Force Survey, 2023, four-quarter average data, custom report.
    Note: industries that comprise less than 5% of an occupation have been suppressed.

    States and territories

    New South Wales

    33.5%

    Victoria

    29.4%

    Queensland

    16.0%

    South Australia

    4.9%

    Tasmania

    1.4%

    Northern Territory

    0.6%

    Australian Capital Territory

    5.4%

    Source: ABS Labour Force Survey, Detailed, August 2024, Jobs and Skills Australia trend data.

    Age and gender

    Age and Gender Profile
    Source: ABS, Labour Force Survey, 2023, four-quarter average, customised report.
    Age and Gender Computer Network Professionals All Occupations
    Median age 40 years 39 years
    Female share of employment 10% 48%
    Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
    Age Profile (% Share) All Occupations Computer Network Professionals
    15–19 5.2 0.2
    20–24 9.1 2.8
    25–34 22.7 22.5
    35–44 22.3 39.0
    45–54 20.4 23.6
    55–59 8.8 6.7
    60–64 6.5 3.6
    65 and Over 4.9 1.6

    Education

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    Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
    Highest Level of Educational Attainment (% Share) All Occupations Computer Network Professionals
    Post Graduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate 12.2 20.9
    Bachelor degree 23.2 38.9
    Advanced Diploma/Diploma 11.1 15.5
    Certificate III/IV 19.5 8.4
    Year 12 15.9 9.3
    Year 11 4.0 1.0
    Year 10 and below 9.7 1.2
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      Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations

      Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) is the skill-based classification system used to categorise occupations in the Australian and New Zealand labour markets. ANZSCO provides a basis for the standardised collection, analysis and dissemination of occupation data. Visit the ABS website to learn how ANZSCO works. Jobs and Skills Australia displays data for occupations that are defined by ANZSCO 2013 Version 1.3.