ANZSCO 262113 involves creating plans, documentation, and other materials for application program development, testing, and maintenance based on client needs. The occupation requires skill level 1 or equivalent, with the Australian Computer Society (ACS) as the Skills Assessment Authority. It may be listed on the Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL), Medium Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), or Combined Skilled Occupations List, and labor market testing may be required for the 457 List (LMTL). To work in this occupation in Australia, you may apply for the Skilled Nominated 190 visa or Skilled Regional Nominated 489 visa, both of which are STSOL compliant, but state nomination is required for the General Skilled Migration visa. Note that there may not be a significant demand for this occupation in Australia, even if it is listed on the STSOL. If the occupation is not listed on the online assessment, it may not be required by any state or territory in Australia, and you may consider finding an employer sponsor in the country.
Occupations in this Category
1. 262111 Database Administrator
2. 262112 ICT Security Specialist
3.262113 Systems Administrator
Skill Requirement: Most jobs in the Systems Administrator unit group require a skill set equivalent to a bachelor's degree or higher education. Formal qualifications may substitute for vendor certification or at least five years of relevant experience. In some cases, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be necessary in addition to formal education (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
English Requirement: To be eligible for a Systems Administrator role, candidates must demonstrate proficiency in English through any of the following tests: IELTS score of minimum 6 (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overall; OET score with a minimum grade of B in all sections; TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12, R:13, W:21, S:23, and overall L93); PTE Academic with a minimum score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking, and 65 overall.
Exceptions: There are exclusions for Australian Graduates in some states and territories. In certain states and territories, Priority Skilled Lists may apply specific requirements. IELTS or OET submissions are not accepted from the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, the United States, or Ireland. Applicants must demonstrate a level of English proficiency that is either sufficient to meet the licensing or registration requirements or a minimum IELTS or equivalent level, whichever is higher, where compulsory licensing or registration is required.
What do Systems Administrators do?
Systems Administrators are responsible for monitoring the network, designing new servers and computer systems, installing and configuring software and hardware, maintaining network servers and technological resources, and setting up workstations and accounts.
Tasks:
- Creating and maintaining database architecture, data structures, tables, dictionaries, and naming conventions to ensure accuracy and completeness of all master data files.
- Establishing and maintaining operational procedures, preventive maintenance, backup and recovery methods, and application of reputation and confidentiality control measures.
- Creating and maintaining database documentation, protocols, and policies.
- Testing database systems and enhancements in accordance with approved standard testing scripts, methods, and processes, including debugging, recording, replicating, logging, and repairing any errors found.
- Maintaining operational, organizational, and regulatory accountability for system security and disaster recovery planning.
- Reviewing, recommending, deploying, and administering information security programs; monitoring contractual obligations, performance, and service level agreements; and coordinating with security vendors, manufacturers, equipment suppliers, and outside resources.