Australian Education Pathways

Computer Network Professionals

University degree Strong growth · ANZSCO skill level 1 · occupation 2631

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.

People employed48,600
Median pay$2,309per week, full-time
Projected growth+14.8%over 5 years (to 2030)
Recent growth+5.3%per year
Median age42
Female share19%

How do you get there?

Highest qualification held by people in this job: 59.8% university · 23.9% vet / tafe · 11.5% school / entry (ABS Census via JSA).

Usually studied as Computing & IT. A selection of providers offering courses in this field (indicative, not ranked):

Course & field-of-education data © Commonwealth of Australia (CRICOS), CC BY 2.5 AU. Matched by field of education — indicative; confirm entry requirements with each provider.

Where these jobs are

NSW 39.7% · VIC 31.1% · QLD 9.9% · WA 8.5% · SA 4.8% · ACT 4.1% · NT 1.1% · TAS 0.9%

Top industries

Professional, Scientific and Technical Services · Public Administration and Safety · Financial and Insurance Services.

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation profiles (Feb 2026) + Employment Projections (May 2025–2035). © Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0. Figures are national estimates.