How do I become a database administrator
Get qualified to work as a database administrator with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
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Common questions
In Australia, a full time Database Administrator generally earns $1,900 per week ($98,800 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience and technical expertise you can expect a higher salary than people who are new in the role.
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Opportunities for Database Administrators are expected to grow strongly over the next 5 years as more than 26,000 jobs open up around the country. Database Administrators are employed in all industries and employment sectors, especially ICT, scientific, technical, education and financial services operations.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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Database Administrators need a solid background in ICT or a professional qualification. Get started with the Diploma of Database Design and Development. The diploma takes 12 months to complete.
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Further reading
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10th January 2022All database administrator courses
- Bachelor of Business (Information Systems Management)
- Bachelor of Business Information Systems
- Bachelor of Commerce (Business Information Systems)
- Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology
- Bachelor of Information Systems
- Bachelor of Information Technology (Business Information Systems)
- Bachelor of Information Technology (Co-op)
- Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)
- Bachelor of Information Technology (Information Systems and Business Analysis)
- Bachelor of Information Technology (Professional Practice)
- Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems
- ICA40111 Certificate IV in Information Technology
- ICA40511 Certificate IV in Programming
- ICA40711 Certificate IV in Systems Analysis and Design
- ICT30120 Certificate III in Information Technology (Programming)
- ICT40115 Certificate IV in Information Technology
- ICT40118 Certificate IV in Information Technology
- ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Database Development)
- ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Programming and Database Development)
- ICT40515 Certificate IV in Programming
- ICT40518 Certificate IV in Programming
- ICT40715 Certificate IV in Systems Analysis and Design
- ICT50120 Diploma of Information Technology (Web Development)
- ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology
- ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Database and Data Management)
- ICT50515 Diploma of Database Design and Development
- ICT50615 Diploma of Website Development
- ICT50715 Diploma of Software Development
- ICT50718 Diploma of Software Development
- ICT50815 Diploma of Systems Analysis and Design
- ICT50818 Diploma of Systems Analysis and Design
- ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Data Management Information)
- Master of Applied Information Technology
- Master of Information Technology and Systems
- Master of Science (Computing)
- Professional Certificate of Competency of Data Engineering Foundations
- Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology
Database Administrator careers
Database Administrators specialise in data management and ensure that an organisation’s databases are secure and run efficiently. They work for libraries, universities and schools with large databases, financial institutions, healthcare facilities, insurance companies, and private corporations with big data.
As a Database Administrator you’ll be adding new users, managing access permissions and passwords, merging old databases, running updates and optimising database speed and overall usability. You may also be providing training and support to system users.
