Database Administrator (ANZSCO 262111): code, lists, and assessment at a glance

Database Administrator, ANZSCO 262111

Database Administrator is ANZSCO code 262111, skill level 1. The ABS describes the role as: planning, developing, configuring, maintaining, and supporting an organisation’s database management system in accordance with user requirements, ensuring optimal database integrity, security, backup, reliability, and performance. Skill level 1 means the work is typically at degree level or higher.

Find the full occupation detail at Database Administrator (262111).

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Who assesses it

To use this code for a skills assessment in Australia, you need the assessing authority that covers 262111. The authority is not confirmed in this record. The Database Administrator (262111) occupation page carries the current authority name and a direct link to apply. Check that page before you start an assessment application, as authorities and their scope can change.

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Which lists it sits on

Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL). Both are maintained by the Australian Department of Home Affairs. The current skill occupation list shows which visa subclasses each list supports. List membership is reviewed and can change, so check the live page.

2025 Occupation Shortage List. The Jobs and Skills Australia 2025 Occupation Shortage List was released in October 2025. The current shortage rating for 262111 is on the occupation page. One key distinction: being on the CSOL or STSOL opens a skilled migration pathway. The shortage rating is a separate, point-in-time labour market read. The two are related but not the same.

NZ Green List, Tier 1 (Straight to Residence). Database Administrator is on New Zealand’s Green List at Tier 1. Tier 1 is the Straight to Residence tier. The list was last updated effective 26 March 2025. Always check the live list before relying on it.

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Near-miss codes to check

Two sibling codes sit close in the Database and Systems Administrators, and ICT Security Specialists group (2621):

• Systems Administrator (262113): manages and maintains the broader ICT infrastructure, including servers and networks. The focus is on the system environment, not on the database layer specifically.
• Cyber Security Analyst (262116): analyses and assesses vulnerabilities in infrastructure, investigates countermeasures, and recommends solutions. The focus is on security analysis, not on day-to-day database operations.

If your role spans more than one of these, the right code is the one that best matches where most of your work sits. The exact 6-digit code matters more than the job title on your contract.

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Find your code

Browse all ANZSCO 2022 occupations at /en/anzsco/2022/. If you are unsure which code fits your background, the CV matcher at app.anzscofinder.com matches your CV to the closest codes and shows its working.

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