Description
Database Administrator plans, develops, configures, maintains and supports an organisation's database management system in accordance with user requirements ensuring optimal database integrity, security, backup, reliability and performance.
| Major Group | 2 - Professionals |
| Sub-Major Group | 26 - ICT Professionals |
| Minor Group | 262 - Database and Systems Administrators and ICT Security Specialists |
| Unit Group | 2621 - Database and Systems Administrators and ICT Security Specialists |
Specialisation
- - Database Analyst
Job Outlook
| Weekly Earnings | $ 1932 AUD |
| Work full-time hours | 84% |
| Growth expected in the next 5 years | Very Strong |
| Gender share | 37% Female, 70% Male |
| Average full-time | 41 Hours |
| Skill level rating | Very high skill |
| Average Age | Males: 40.0 |
| Females: 42.6 | |
| Persons: 40.4 | |
| Employed | 6200 |
Alternative Titles
- - Database Operator
- - Database Specialist
- - Database Support
- - DBA
Skill Priority in 2023
The Skills Priority List (SPL) offers an elaborate perspective on professions experiencing a shortage at a national level and within individual states and territories in Australia. Additionally, the SPL provides insight into the projected demand for various occupations in the future.
- S: Shortage
- NS: No Shortage
- R: Regional Shortage
Database Administrator 262111
| National | NSW | VIC | QLD | SA | WA | TAS | NT | ACT | Future Demand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | Above Economy-Wide Average |
Occupation List Information
| Occupation on the Skill list | Occupation not on the Skill List |
|---|---|
| Combined Skilled Occupations List (STSOL MLTSSL) | Labor Market Testing Required for 457 List (LMTL) |
| Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) | Medium Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) |
| Labor Market Testing Required for 457 List (LMTL) |
Unit Group: 2621 DATABASE AND SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATORS, AND ICT SECURITY SPECIALISTS
Occupations in Unit Group 2621
- - Database Administrator 262111
- - ICT Security Specialist 262112
- - Systems Administrator 262113
Unit group 2621 in ACS ANZSCO refers to Database and Systems Administrators and ICT Security Specialists. This group includes professionals responsible for efficiently and effectively operating an organisation's computer systems and networks.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics and Department of Immigration and Border Protection
Skill Level Requirement
Skill Level: 1
To be a successful Database Administrator, a skill level commensurate with ANZSCO Skill Level 1 is typically required. This role demands strong technical skills in database management systems, database design, data modelling, and data analysis. Additionally, good communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills are also essential. A degree in computer science or a related field, along with relevant certifications in database management systems such as Oracle or Microsoft SQL Server, is typically required.
Skills Assessment Authority
ACS (Australian Computer Society)
The Australian Computer Society (ACS) is a professional association for Australia's Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector. It represents ICT professionals across various industries, including academia, government, and private sectors.
Visa Provision
As a Database Administrator, several types of visa options are available to work in Australia.
| ANZSCO | OCCUPATION | SKILLS ASSESSMENT | 189 | 190 | 485 | 491 (STATE) | 491 (FAMILY) | 186 (DIRECT) | 407 (TRAINING) | 494 (REGIONAL SPONSORED) | 482 (TSS MEDIUM TERM) |
| 262111 | Database Administrator | ACS |
Task to Perform for Database Administrator
- Installing and configuring database management systems (DBMS)
- Creating and maintaining databases
- Developing and implementing backup and recovery procedures
- Monitoring database performance and optimising for efficiency
- Ensuring data integrity and security
- Managing user access and permissions
- Performing database maintenance tasks, such as updates and patches
- Troubleshooting and resolving database issues
- Planning for future growth and expansion of the database infrastructure
- Collaborating with other IT professionals, such as software developers and network administrators.
Main Industries
- PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL SERVICES (21.2%)
- FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE SERVICES (10.3%)
- PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SAFETY(14.5%)
- EDUCATION AND TRAINING(9.5%)
- OTHER INDUSTRIES (42.4%)
English Requirement
| English Language Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) | Minimum Score of 6 (Learning, Reading, Writing), 7 in Speaking and 7 Overall |
| Occupational English Test (OET) | OET result with a Minimum Grade B in all sections |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) | Minimum Score (Learning: 12, Reading: 13, Writing: 21, Speaking: 23 and Overall 93) |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic | Minimum Score of 50 (Learning, Reading, Writing), 65 in Speaking and 65 Overall |
Exceptions
- Some states or territories have exceptions for Australian graduates
- Specific requirements may apply to the Priority Skilled Lists in some states/territories
- Candidates from countries such as the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States, New Zealand, and Ireland are not required to submit IELTS or OET
However, if mandatory licensing or registration requires English proficiency, applicants must meet either the licensing/registration criteria or a minimum IELTS or equivalent level, whichever is higher.
- Data Modelling
- Data structures
- Database administration
- Database design
- Database implementation
- Database languages – (e.g. SQL)
- Database Management Systems – (Relational Database, Object Oriented Database, RDBMS)
- Entity relationship Modelling
- Operating systems – (Unix, Linux, Xenix, Network OS)
- Client Server Technology
- Critical Path Method
- Data policy
- Data security
- Distributed Systems
- File Processing
- Introduction to ICT – (Introduction to Computer Science, Computer Theory, Introduction to Business Computing, Computer Science I)
- Project Management
- Quality management – (Quality Assurance, Software Quality)
- Testing strategies and methods
Contact Us
If you are an ICT professional looking for assistance with your migration to Australia under the Software and Applications Programmer occupation, you can reach out to our team at CDR Writer Australia. Our organisation provides a variety of services, including skill and qualification assessments, to help ensure a successful migration process. We are dedicated to offering our clients dependable guidance and up-to-date information to help them achieve their goals. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns.