| Occupation Title | NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR |
| ANZSCO Code | 263112 |
| Occupations in this Group | 263111 Computer Network and Systems Engineer 263112 Network Administrator 263113 Network Analyst |
| Description | 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. May also perform tasks such as help desk support and user training. |
| Skill Level | 1 |
| Alternative Titles | Network Specialist Network Support |
| Specialisations | LAN Administrator |
| Occupation List | Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) |
| Combined list of eligible skilled occupations for subclasses 457 and 186 | |
| 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 | |
| Skills Assessment Authority | Australian Computer Society |
| Related Occupations | 263111 Computer Network and Systems Engineer 263113 Network Analyst |
| State Sponsorship Options | Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) Sponsorship |
| Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) Sponsorship | |
| English Requirements | Competent English (e.g. IELTS: at least 6 in each skill) |