2231-11 Systems Manager

Specialisations/Job Titles

• Database Administrator
• Network Administrator

Tasks & Duties

Controls the operating effectiveness of information technology systems, and arranges system maintenance and enhancements to meet user requirements.

• consults with administrative and technical staff to determine information needs, data flows and system definitions
• establishes and controls system access and security
• coordinates protocols for operation within multi-user information technology networks providing voice, data and text transmission
• monitors and optimises system performance and initiates recoveries after system failures
• implements data back-up and other system housekeeping procedures
• manages the distribution and retention of data on storage devices
• coordinates system updates and replacement of old versions
• maintains data dictionaries and advises users on data structures and terminology
• assists in testing new equipment and systems
• prepares technical reports on the operation of systems
• estimates costs of systems and prepares cost-benefit analyses
• may coordinate the work of support staff
• may provide training in system use and access

Entry Skill Level

The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification or at least 5 years relevant experience. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification.

This can be relevant when applying for temporary business sponsorship, and in some cases in applying for skills assessment.

Skilled Occupations List

This occupation is on the Skilled Occupations List. You could consider applying for Skilled Migration to Australia.

If you nominated the occupation of Systems Manager, you would score 60 points for skill in the skilled migration points test.

The skills assessing authority for this occupation is ACS.

Migration Occupations in Demand List

This occupation is not on the Migration Occupations in Demand List.

Employer Nomination Scheme

An Australian business can sponsor you for a permanent visa Employer Nomination). The occupation of Systems Manager is on the gazetted list of occupations approved for ENS visas. Your occupation would be skills assessed by ACS

Temporary Business Sponsorship

An Australian or overseas business can sponsor you for a temporary visa lasting for up to 4 years (subclass 457 visa - see Temporary Business Sponsorship). The occupation of Systems Manager is not on the gazetted list of occupations approved for temporary business sponsorship.