Network Administrator – ANZSCO 263112

Network Administrators install and maintain 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
Skills Assessment Requirement

Unless you are exempt in very limited circumstances, you are required to have a positive Skills Assessment to apply for the visas listed above.

Skills Assessment authority for Network Administrator is Australian Computer Society (ACS). To have a positive skills assessment, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Qualification comparable to AQF Bachelor Degree or higher with an ICT Major
    • If the applicant has completed a course with an ICT Major that is closely related to the occupation of Network Administrator, the following is required:
      • 2 years relevant work experience completed within the past 10 years; or
      • 4 years relevant work experience completed anytime in your previous work history
    • If the applicant has completed a course with an ICT Major that is NOT closely related to the occupation of Network Administrator, the following is required:
      • 4 years relevant work experience completed anytime in your previous work history
  • Qualification comparable to AQF Bachelor Degree or higher with an ICT Minor
    • If the applicant has completed a course with an ICT Minor that is closely related to the occupation of Network Administrator, the following is required:
      • 5 years relevant work experience completed in the past 10 years; or
      • 6 years relevant work experience completed anytime in your previous work history
    • If the applicant has completed a course with an ICT Minor that is NOT closely related to the occupation of Network Administrator, the following is required:
      • 6 years relevant work experience completed anytime in your previous work history
  • Qualification comparable to AQF Diploma or Vendor Certification
    • If the applicant has completed a course with an ICT Major that is closely related to the occupation of Network Administrator, the following is required:
      • 5 years relevant work experience completed within the past 10 years; or
      • 6 years relevant work experience completed anytime in your previous work history
    • If the applicant has completed a course with an ICT Major that is NOT closely related to the occupation of Network Administrator, the following is required:
      • 6 years relevant work experience completed anytime in your previous work history.
  • ACS also recognises prior learning (RPL).
    • If the applicant has a Non-ICT Qualification that is comparable AQF Diploma or higher, the following is required:
      • 6 years relevant work experience completed anytime in your previous work history; and
      • Recognition of Prior Learning application
    • If the applicant has no tertiary qualification and has work experience only, the following is required:
      • 8 years of relevant work experience; and
      • Recognition of Prior Learning Application
  • The following Vendor Certifications are accepted by ACS as comparable to AQF Diploma level qualification:
    • Microsoft Certifications
    • Cisco Certifications
  • Australian qualifications that have been accredited by ACS will most likely meet the ICT Major Criteria. However, it may not necessarily be assessed as being closely related to your nominated occupation. Therefore, it is important to ensure you nominate the correct occupation.
  • ACS will only count employment that is completed after the date you have met the ACS Suitability Criteria as Skilled Employment. This means they will not consider pre-qualification employment experience.

Important

ACS has specific requirements relating to some regions.

  • Bologna Agreement
    • If your qualification was completed in a country that is a signatory to the Bologna Agreement, please submit the Diploma Supplement
  • People’s Republic of China (PRC)
    • If your qualification was completed in China, please provide the graduation Diploma and certificate of award according to the regulations of academic degrees in PRC.
  • Pakistan
    • If your qualification was completed in Pakistan, you are required to submit an attested Higher Education Commission Pakistan copy of the award certificate and a full academic transcript.
    • If you have work experience completed in Pakistan, you are required ot provide evidence that the employer is registered with the Securities Exchange Commission of Pakistan and/or the Federal Board of Revenue of Pakistan.
  • Philippines
    • If you qualification was completed in the Philippines, you need to supply evidence of passing the Professional Regulation Commission’s Licensure Examinations.
Potential Visa Pathways for Network Administrator
ANZSCOOccupationSkills Assessment189190485 491 (State)491 (Family)186 (Direct)407 (Training)494 (regional Sponsored)482 (TSS Short
Term)
263112Network AdministratorACSxxxx

Group: 2631 Computer Network Professionals

Description
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 this unit group 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 in this Group
  • 263111 Computer Network and Systems Engineer
  • 263112 Network Administrator
  • 263113 Network Analyst
How to calculate your points (skilled visas)

To apply for a skilled visa, you need to know how many points you can score. The minimum score to be eligible for application is 65 points. However, depending on your occupation, the competitiveness, and the states you are applying to, you might need to score more points to get an invite.

Points will be given to you based on the following:

Click here to calculate your points.

Subclass 190 visa– Skilled Nominated Visa & Subclass 491 visa – Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa

To apply for visa subclass 190 and visa subclass 491, you need to have a nomination from the state/territory government where you want to live and work. Each State and Territory have individual requirements that must be met in order to receive nomination. (See below)

While the 190 visa is a permanent visa, subclass 491 visa gives you right to live and work in regional Australia for 5 years with a pathway to permanent residency through the subclass 191 visa.

Another difference between the 190 and 491 visa is that you can only apply for visa subclass 491 if you are living and working in regional areas in Australia, while it is not a requirement if you are applying for the 190 visa.

In summary, to be eligible for 190 visa, you need to meet the following criteria:

Immigration Points

Must score at least 65 points, or higher points if the state or territory requires.

English

Must have at least Competent English, i.e., IELTS 6.0 or equivalent, or higher if the state or territory requires.

Age

Must be under 45 years of age.

be invited

Must lodge an EOI and be invited by the state or territory and then apply for the visa.

Skills assessment

Must have positive skills assessment. Each occupation has a specific assessing authority.

HEALTH AND CHARACTER

Must meet health and character requirements.


To check if the state/ territory government requirements for your occupation, refer to the following links

State/ Territory
Links to requirements
New South Wales
Victoria
South Australia
Western Australia
Northern Territory
Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
Tasmania
Queensland

407  Training Visa

The 407 visa a short stay visa for individuals to participate in occupational training or professional development in Australia. This visa is generally valid to stay in Australia for 2 years. Please note this visa is subject to condition 8102 which forbids work apart from the training that is specified in the visa application. You are also required to maintain health insurance whilst in Australia.

To be eligible for visa 407, you need to meet the following criteria:

GTE

You must prove that you genuinely stay in Australia for training and will depart when you complete the training.

English Level

Must have Functional English, i.e. IELTS overall 4.5 with no band less than 4, or equivalent.

Age

Must be over 18 years old.

Be Sponsored

You must be sponsored by an approved temporary activities sponsor – Can be an employer or a commonwealth agency

Health and Character

Must meet health and character requirements.

Subclass 494 visa – Skilled Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa

You can apply for subclass 494 if you have a regional employer who is willing to sponsor you. To be eligible for this visa, you must have at least 3 years of working experience in your nominated occupation and have a relevant skills assessment. With this visa, there is a requirement that you must work for the employer who is sponsoring you.

This visa provides pathway to permanent residency through the 191 visa.

Experience

At least 3 years full-time work experience in the nominated occupation.

English

Must have at least Competent English, i.e., IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

Age

Must be under 45 years of age, unless exempt.

Be Sponsored

Must be sponsored by an Australian regional employer.

Subclass 482 visa – Temporary Skill Shortage (Short Term)

The Subclass 482 visa is a Temporary Skill Shortage visa that requires a sponsorship from an Australian employer. The TSS short term stream visa allows to your live and work in Australia for up to 2 years each time you are granted this visa. You may apply for two 482 visas in the short stream onshore and subsequent ones offshore, as long as the employer is willing to sponsor you. The TSS 482 short term stream does not have a path to permanent residency throught the 186 visa.

English Level

Must have IELTS atleast 5.0 with no band less than 4.5.

Age

There is no age requirement for this visa.

Health and Character

Must meet health and character requirements.

Job Outlook

  • $2,021 AUD

    Weekly Earnings

  • 89%

    Work full time hours

  • Very Strong

    Growth expected in the next 5 years

  • 10% female

    Gender share

  • 42 hours

    Average full-time

  • Very High Skill

    Skill level rating

Book a consultation with our Registered Migration Agents in Melbourne to find out more about your visa options and your path to Australian permanent residency or applying for citizenship.