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
ICT50220

Diploma of Information Technology

On Campus, Online
18 months
$5,928 - $8,940
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Junior Website Designer Software Tester E-learning Developer
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  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
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Junior Website Designer Software Tester E-learning Developer Automated Tester Blockchain Engineer Systems Engineer IT Manager Systems Tester Programmer Systems Analyst Drone Operator Robotics Technician Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Digital Business Analyst Computer Engineer Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Business Intelligence Developer Systems Architect Network Architect Technical Architect Network Specialist Systems Consultant Solutions Designer Functional Analyst Solutions Analyst Integration Analyst Integration Developer Cloud Architect Mobile Application Developer Sitecore Developer Salesforce Administrator Salesforce Developer Solutions Consultant Enterprise Architect Java Developer Analyst Programmer Javascript Developer Computer Technician Data Architect Network Administrator Test Engineer Integration Engineer Database Developer Solutions Architect Test Analyst Technical Business Analyst Technical Lead Technical Consultant Cybercrime Investigator Digital Producer Multimedia Artist Intelligence Officer Chief Innovation Officer 3D Printing Technician Applications Engineer Information Architect .NET Developer Systems Designer E-Commerce Developer ICT Support Engineer Information Designer Meteorologist Software Designer IT Specialist Data Analytics Consultant Photogrammetrist Database Designer Network Technician Chief Information Officer Research and Development Manager IT Operations Manager ICT Project Manager AI Specialist UX Developer Computer Systems Engineer Data Modeller IoT Engineer Cyber Security Engineer Computational Biologist Data Consultant Data Miner Analytics Manager IT Auditor Algorithm Engineer Python Developer Enterprise Solutions Architect Developer Programmer ICT Architect Master Data Analyst Senior Business Analyst AI Consultant Computer Architect Cyber Defender Creative Technologist Software Development Manager E-Commerce Manager Cyber Security Architect Digital Project Manager Visual Effects Artist Cloud Support Technician + 97 more

Bachelor of Science (Electrical Engineering)

On Campus, Online
36 months
$37,908
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Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
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Master of Engineering (Electrical Systems)

On Campus, Online
24 months
$25,440
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Additional requirements may apply.
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Certified Full Stack Developer

Online
6 months
$5,999
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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Professional Certificate of Competency of EMI-EMC, Shielding, Earthing and Noise Reduction Techniques

Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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
$31,300 - $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.
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