Database Development and Administration

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Database Administrator

Database Administrators manage data security and efficiency, overseeing user access, merging databases, optimising performance, and providing user support.

Avg yearly income $98,800
Skill level Advanced

SQL Developer

SQL Developers create and manage databases, design tables and reports, and ensure system performance while aligning data applications with organisational goals.

Avg yearly income $112,008
Skill level Advanced

Database Developer

A Database Developer designs and programs systems to manage information, meeting client needs with strong technical, communication, and multitasking skills.

Avg yearly income $124,800
Skill level Advanced

Salesforce Administrator

A Salesforce Administrator supports businesses by developing programs, training clients, and resolving software issues on the Salesforce platform.

Avg yearly income $104,000
Skill level Advanced

Data Engineer

Data Engineers enhance data management systems for organisations, collaborating with executives to improve efficiency while leading the EIM team.

Avg yearly income $130,000
Skill level Beginner
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in database development and administration

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
ICT50220

Diploma of Information Technology
Blended, On Campus, Online
18 months
$6,026 - $8,940
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Network Administrator IT Consultant Database Administrator
Application Support Analyst Systems Analyst ICT Support Officer Systems Administrator Cyber Security Analyst IT Project Manager
+ 6 more
ICT30120

Certificate III in Information Technology (Programming)
Online
12 months
$4,424
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Software Developer Web Developer Database Administrator
Application Support Analyst Software Tester Help Desk Support
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Software Developer Web Developer Database Administrator Application Support Analyst Software Tester Help Desk Support + 3 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Big Data and Analytics in Electricity Grids
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Data Analyst Data Scientist Data Specialist
Data Engineer Energy Analyst
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Data Analyst Data Scientist Data Specialist Data Engineer Energy Analyst + 2 more
ICT50220

Diploma of Information Technology (Back End Web Development)
Online
18 months
$5,999
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SQL Developer Backend Developer PHP Developer
Devops Engineer Database Developer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SQL Developer Backend Developer PHP Developer Devops Engineer Database Developer + 2 more

Data Analytics with Python: Elevate
Online
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SQL Developer Data Miner Business Analyst
Data Analyst Data Scientist Business Intelligence Analyst Machine Learning Engineer Data Engineer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SQL Developer Data Miner Business Analyst Data Analyst Data Scientist Business Intelligence Analyst Machine Learning Engineer Data Engineer + 5 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Smart Grids
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Grid Engineer Power Systems Engineer Cyber Security Specialist
Energy Analyst Electrical Engineer Systems Analyst Data Scientist Data Engineer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Grid Engineer Power Systems Engineer Cyber Security Specialist Energy Analyst Electrical Engineer Systems Analyst Data Scientist Data Engineer + 5 more

Certified Data Analytics Professional
Online
5 months
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Business Intelligence Analyst Data Scientist Data Engineer
Quantitative Analyst Market Research Analyst Operations Analyst Fraud Analyst Supply Chain Analyst
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Business Intelligence Analyst Data Scientist Data Engineer Quantitative Analyst Market Research Analyst Operations Analyst Fraud Analyst Supply Chain Analyst + 5 more

Certified Data Science Professional
Online
5 months
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Data Scientist Data Analyst Machine Learning Engineer
Business Intelligence Analyst Big Data Engineer Data Engineer Quantitative Analyst
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Data Scientist Data Analyst Machine Learning Engineer Business Intelligence Analyst Big Data Engineer Data Engineer Quantitative Analyst + 4 more

Certified Salesforce Professional (Administrator)
Online
5 months
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Salesforce Administrator Salesforce Developer Customer Success Manager
IT Support Officer Customer Relationship Manager Operations Coordinator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Salesforce Administrator Salesforce Developer Customer Success Manager IT Support Officer Customer Relationship Manager Operations Coordinator + 3 more

Learn MongoDB
Online
5 hours
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Learn SQL
Online
5 hours
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
ICT50220

Diploma of Information Technology (Web Development)
Blended, On Campus
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SQL Developer Programmer Software Developer
Frontend Developer Web Developer Junior Web Developer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SQL Developer Programmer Software Developer Frontend Developer Web Developer Junior Web Developer + 3 more

Bachelor of Business Information Systems
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $61,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Senior Business Analyst ICT Business Analyst Functional Analyst
Salesforce Administrator Database Administrator IT Consultant Systems Analyst
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Senior Business Analyst ICT Business Analyst Functional Analyst Salesforce Administrator Database Administrator IT Consultant Systems Analyst + 4 more

Master of Data Science
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $82,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Data Scientist Data Architect Analytics Manager
Big Data Engineer Machine Learning Engineer Data Manager Computational Physicist AI Specialist AI Consultant Bioinformatics Scientist AI Ethicist AI Architect Sports Analyst Predictive Modeller Biomathematician AI Developer
+ 13 more

Graduate Diploma of Data Science
On Campus, Online
12 months
$9,314
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Data Manager Data Scientist Data Analyst
Machine Learning Engineer Business Intelligence Analyst Data Engineer Data Analytics Consultant AI Specialist Data Insights Analyst
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Data Manager Data Scientist Data Analyst Machine Learning Engineer Business Intelligence Analyst Data Engineer Data Analytics Consultant AI Specialist Data Insights Analyst + 6 more

Bachelor of Information Systems
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $29,805
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Business Analyst Database Administrator Information Security Analyst
Systems Analyst Systems Consultant Data Administrator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Business Analyst Database Administrator Information Security Analyst Systems Analyst Systems Consultant Data Administrator + 3 more

Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $39,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cloud Architect Database Administrator Network Administrator
Systems Analyst Enterprise Architect Integration Analyst Infrastructure Architect Computer Forensic Analyst Broadcast Engineer Network Designer
+ 7 more

Bachelor of Science (Software Development)
On Campus
3 years
$27,300 - $31,227
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Database Designer Programmer Software Developer
Software Engineer Mobile Application Developer Application Developer PHP Developer Java Developer Game Developer
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Database Designer Programmer Software Developer Software Engineer Mobile Application Developer Application Developer PHP Developer Java Developer Game Developer + 6 more

Bachelor of Business (Information Systems Management)
Blended
3 years
$0 - $74,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Application Developer Database Administrator Enterprise Architect
Information Systems Manager Systems Accountant Solutions Analyst
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Application Developer Database Administrator Enterprise Architect Information Systems Manager Systems Accountant Solutions Analyst + 3 more

Bachelor of Information Technology (Software Development)
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $123,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mobile Application Developer Devops Engineer Systems Designer
Application Support Analyst .NET Developer Blockchain Developer Database Designer React Developer Full Stack Developer Software Developer Software Engineer PHP Developer QA Tester Analyst Programmer Backend Developer Frontend Developer
+ 13 more
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