Systems Engineer

Systems Engineers design, install, and update networked computer systems — including operating systems, application software, and system management tools. They often work in project teams to ensure the system architecture and usability is directly aligned with the operating needs of the organisation.

Once the ICT system is operational, as a Systems Engineer you’ll be monitoring system performance, security, and backups. You’ll need solid coding and scripting skills, as well as experience working with a wide-range of network applications, monitoring tools, and cloud systems.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $106,600
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a systems engineer?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
UEE60420

Advanced Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering

On Campus
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Systems Engineer

Bachelor of Science (Electrical Engineering)

On Campus, Online
36 months
$37,908
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
ICT50220

Diploma of Information Technology

On Campus, Online
18 months
$0 - $8,940
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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Systems Engineer Systems Analyst Network Administrator Java Developer Analyst Programmer Javascript Developer ICT Support Engineer Programmer Systems Tester ICT Project Manager Computer Technician Network Technician Junior Website Designer Cloud Support Technician E-Commerce Developer Data Miner Digital Project Manager Blockchain Engineer Network Specialist Salesforce Developer Intelligence Officer Chief Innovation Officer Data Analytics Consultant IoT Engineer Cyber Security Engineer Data Consultant IT Auditor Automated Tester Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Digital Business Analyst E-Commerce Manager IT Manager Software Tester E-learning Developer Drone Operator Data Architect Computer Engineer Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Technical Architect Systems Consultant Solutions Designer Functional Analyst Business Intelligence Developer Solutions Analyst Systems Architect Integration Analyst Integration Developer Network Architect Cloud Architect Mobile Application Developer Sitecore Developer Salesforce Administrator Solutions Consultant Enterprise Architect Database Developer Solutions Architect Test Analyst Technical Business Analyst Technical Lead Technical Consultant Test Engineer Integration Engineer Cybercrime Investigator Digital Producer Multimedia Artist 3D Printing Technician Applications Engineer Information Architect .NET Developer Systems Designer Robotics Technician Information Designer Meteorologist IT Specialist Photogrammetrist Software Designer Cyber Defender Cyber Security Architect AI Specialist UX Developer Computer Systems Engineer Data Modeller Senior Business Analyst AI Consultant Computer Architect Creative Technologist + 83 more

Master of Engineering (Electrical Systems)

On Campus, Online
24 months
$25,440
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Certified Full Stack Developer

Online
6 months
$5,999
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
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MEM80122

Graduate Diploma of Engineering

On Campus, Traineeship
23 - 24 months
$0 - $12,000
  • Completed Certificate III (AQF Level 3) or above together with significant relevant vocational practice in an engineering related role
Additional requirements may apply.
  • Completed Certificate III (AQF Level 3) or above together with significant relevant vocational practice in an engineering related role
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Engineering Science

On Campus
12 - 24 months
$0 - $73,205
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electronic Systems and Internet of Things (IoT) Engineering)

On Campus
4 years
$0 - $36,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Certificate in Engineering

On Campus
6 - 12 months
$0 - $19,750
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Systems Engineering

Blended, Online
12 - 18 months
$0 - $43,050
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Systems Engineer
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