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OSCA 2024 · 271231 · Skill level 1

Database Administrator: OSCA 271231

ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026

Database Administrator is OSCA 2024 code 271231. It corresponds to ANZSCO 262111 Database Administrator, which is on the CSOL and STSOL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

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ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 271231

Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.

  • ANZSCO 262111

    Database Administrator

    On the Core Skills Occupation List, Short-term Skilled Occupation List.

    Visas for ANZSCO 262111

The job

What a database administrator does

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.

Skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience

Also known as

  • DBA
  • ICT Database Manager

Specialisations

  • ICT Database Analyst

Main tasks

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

Unit group 2712

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Questions

OSCA 271231: common questions

What is the OSCA code for database administrator?
The OSCA 2024 code is 271231 (Database Administrator), skill level 1. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 271231?
ANZSCO 262111 Database Administrator. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Database Administrator on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 262111 Database Administrator is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL), according to the Home Affairs list checked on 21 October 2026.
Does Home Affairs use OSCA codes for visas?
Not yet. As of 21 October 2026, skilled occupation lists, skills assessments and visa applications still use ANZSCO codes.

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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, OSCA 2024 v1.0 (CC BY 4.0); Department of Home Affairs, checked 21 October 2026. General information only, not immigration advice.

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