NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR

ANZSCO 263112 - Registered Migration Australia

Description

A network administrator installs and maintains hardware and software, documents diagnosis and resolution of faults, manages user passwords, security and inventory documentation, ensures the efficient performance of servers, printers and personal computers, and attends to other operational tasks. A network administrator may also perform tasks such as help desk support and user training. In Australia a network administrator is a Skill Level 1 occupation.

 

 

Network Administrator Alternative Titles

 

• Network Specialist
• Network Support

 

Specialisations

 

• LAN Administrator

 

 

Network Administrator Occupation Lists
This occupation is on the following skill lists:

 

• Combined Skilled Occupations List (STSOL MLTSSL)
• RSMS Occupations List (RSMSL)
• Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL)

 

This occupation is not on the following skills list:

 

• Labour Market Testing Required for 457 List (LMTL)
• Medium Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)

 

 

Group: 2631 Computer Network Professionals

 

Network Administrator job description - Registered Migration Australia

 

The job of a network administrator in Australia is to 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

 

 

Skill Level

Most occupations in the network administrator unit group (Group 2631) have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience and/or relevant vendor certification may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

 

 

Occupations within the Network Administrator Group

 

• 263111 Computer Network and Systems Engineer
• 263112 Network Administrator
• 263113 Network Analyst

 

Note: Whilst a similar occupation may appear in the same network administrator group if not listed in either the STSOL or MLTSSL the ANZSCO description should be used for reference purposes only.

 

English Requirement

 

• IELTS result with a minimum score of 6 (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overall;
• OET result with a minimum grade B in all sections;
• TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12 R:13 W:21 S:23 overall L93);
• PTE Academic with a minimum score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking and 65 overall

Exceptions

• Australian Graduate exceptions apply in some states/territories
• Priority Skilled Lists may apply a specific requirement in some states/territories
• Countries exempt from submitting IELTS or OET include the UK; Canada; New Zealand; US; and Ireland

 

Where mandatory licensing or registration is required you must demonstrate a level of English either sufficient to meet licensing / registration or a minimum IELTS, or equivalent, whichever is higher.

 

• Information regarding the International English Testing System (IELTS)

 

Assessment Authority

 

• Network Administrator is currently assessed with ACS - (Australian Computer Society); more info regarding assessment bodies.

 

Average Income

The average salary for a Network Administrator in Australia is $ 104,705 for male employees and $ 116,846 for female employees per year. Average Age: Males: 40.7 Females: 46.7 Persons: 41.8

Source: www.abs.gov.au (Group 2631) Computer network professionals - Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2016

 

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