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Hardware Technician

ANZSCO 313111

Employed

1,500

Part-time share

30%

Female share

8%

Median age

38 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.

About this career

Hardware Technicians support and maintain computer systems and peripherals by installing, configuring, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing hardware.

What they typically do

  • Determines software and hardware requirements to provide solutions to problems.
  • Responds to queries on software and hardware problems.
  • Installs and downloads appropriate software.
  • Adapting existing programs to meet users' requirements.
  • Ensuring efficient use of applications and equipment.
  • Implementing computer networks, designing and maintaining websites.
  • Repairing and replacing peripheral equipment such as terminals, printer and modems.
  • May work in a call centre.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
29.4%
VIC
26.4%
QLD
20.6%
WA
8.5%
SA
8.1%
ACT
4.2%
TAS
2.2%
NT
1.1%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Hardware Technician.