Database & Systems Administrators & ICT Security
Database & Systems Administrators & ICT Security plan, develop, manage and administer organisations’ database management systems.
Average Salary
$52,000
Average Age
40yo
Job Growth
The number of Database & Systems Administrators & ICT Security working in Australia is expected to increase by 17.6% by 2019
Education Level
88% of Database & Systems Administrators & ICT Security have gained a qualification at a Certificate III level or above
Most Important skills for a Database Administrator, Systems Administrator or ICT Security
- Identifying complex problems and finding solutions
- Using logic and reasoning
- Monitoring performance of yourself or others
- Understanding the implications of new information
Key Statistics for Database & Systems Administrators & ICT Security
83% are male
91% work full-time
How do I become a Database Administrator, Systems Administrator or ICT Security?
Entry level IT courses generally don’t carry any pre-requisites.However some courses might require a certain qualifications.
Certificate IV in Information Technology
Certificate IV in Web based Technologies
Top IT Courses
Certified Cybersecurity Professional
Lumify Learn
Certified Data Science Professional
Lumify Learn
Bachelor of Cyber Security
Australian Institute of Business Intelligence
Undergraduate Certificate in Dermal Science and Nutrition
Australasian College of Health and Wellness
Certificate IV in Disability Support
Hader Institute of Education Pty Ltd

Progress your career
If you are looking to take the next step in your IT career, look to a Diploma or Bachelor Degree. Diplomas can be used as a pathway program if you aren’t ready to step straight into a Bachelor.
Diploma of Information Technology (Systems Administration)
Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Sustainability