Database Designer

A Database Designer creates and optimises databases to store and manage data efficiently for various applications. You might work in sectors such as finance, healthcare, or technology. Database Designers focus on designing database structures, defining relationships, and ensuring data integrity and performance. You’ll collaborate with developers and stakeholders to understand requirements and implement solutions that meet business needs.

Database Designers play a critical role in managing data resources. You’ll need to have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work with complex data structures. You’ll liaise with IT teams and business users to ensure that databases are designed to support operational efficiency and data accuracy.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $130,000
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a database designer?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
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ICT50220

Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Networking and System Administration)
Blended
12 months
$17,820
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Application Support Analyst Database Designer Information Systems Manager
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Application Support Analyst Database Designer Information Systems Manager
ICT50220

Diploma of Information Technology
On Campus, Online
18 months
$0 - $8,940
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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Bachelor of Science (Software Development)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $27,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Database Designer Programmer Software Developer
Software Engineer Mobile Application Developer Application Developer Game Developer PHP Developer Java Developer
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Database Designer Programmer Software Developer Software Engineer Mobile Application Developer Application Developer Game Developer PHP Developer Java Developer + 6 more

Bachelor of Information Technology (Software Development)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $148,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Full Stack Developer Software Developer Software Engineer
Backend Developer Frontend Developer PHP Developer Analyst Programmer QA Tester Mobile Application Developer Devops Engineer Application Support Analyst .NET Developer Systems Designer React Developer Database Designer Blockchain Developer
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Bachelor of Information Technology (Business Information Systems)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $28,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Business Process Analyst Database Administrator IT Business Analyst
Systems Analyst Database Designer Systems Administrator Systems Designer Information Systems Manager
+ 5 more
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Business Process Analyst Database Administrator IT Business Analyst Systems Analyst Database Designer Systems Administrator Systems Designer Information Systems Manager + 5 more

Bachelor of Computer Science (Data Science)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $26,556
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Big Data Engineer Machine Learning Engineer Statistical Analyst
Data Engineer Data Scientist Business Intelligence Developer Computational Linguist Database Designer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Big Data Engineer Machine Learning Engineer Statistical Analyst Data Engineer Data Scientist Business Intelligence Developer Computational Linguist Database Designer + 5 more

Bachelor of Computer Science (Software Engineering)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $26,556
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Software Developer Software Engineer Systems Analyst
Full Stack Developer PHP Developer Java Developer QA Tester Software Development Manager Database Designer
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
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Software Developer Software Engineer Systems Analyst Full Stack Developer PHP Developer Java Developer QA Tester Software Development Manager Database Designer + 6 more
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