OSCA 2024 · 271232 · Skill level 1
Systems Administrator: OSCA 271232
ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026
Systems Administrator is OSCA 2024 code 271232. It corresponds to ANZSCO 262113 Systems Administrator, which is on the CSOL and STSOL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.
ANZSCO equivalent
ANZSCO code for OSCA 271232
Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.
ANZSCO 262113
Systems Administrator
On the Core Skills Occupation List, Short-term Skilled Occupation List.
Visas for ANZSCO 262113
The job
What a systems administrator does
Plans, develops, installs, troubleshoots, maintains and supports an operating system and associated server hardware, software and databases, ensuring optimum system integrity, security, backup and performance.
Skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience
Also known as
- ICT Systems Manager
Main tasks
Main tasks
- Installs, configures and maintains server hardware, software, operating systems and databases infrastructure
- Diagnoses and resolves hardware, software and network connectivity issues to ensure uninterrupted system operation
- Conducts regular system backups and recovery procedures, ensuring data safety and integrity
- Facilitates IT infrastructure changes through change management processes, in accordance with organisational protocols
- Provides system related technical support and guidance to end users
- Manages user accounts, permissions and security policies to ensure data security and compliance with regulations
Unit group 2712
Other occupations in Database and Systems Administrators
Questions
OSCA 271232: common questions
What is the OSCA code for systems administrator?
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 271232?
Is Systems Administrator on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
Does Home Affairs use OSCA codes for visas?
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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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