Occupation

271231 Database Administrator

Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
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Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
Next release Unknown
First release

271231 Database Administrator

Plans, designs, configures, maintains and supports an organisation's database management system in accordance with user requirements, ensuring optimal database integrity, security, backup, reliability and performance.

Database developers are excluded from this occupation. Database developers are included in Occupation 273335 Software Engineer.

Alternative titles

  • DBA
  • ICT Database Manager

Specialisation

  • ICT Database Analyst

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Designs and implements database structures to optimise system performance and data storage efficiency
  • Monitors and optimises database performance using various techniques such as indexing and fine-tuning queries
  • Implements and maintains security protocols to protect databases from unauthorised access or breaches
  • Performs regular data backups and recovery tasks to ensure data integrity and availability
  • Coordinates database updates and migrations, including database software installation, configuration and patch management
  • Develops disaster recovery plans to protect data from any potential loss or corruption