Database Administrator Full Time NEW

Position: Database Administrator

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $85,000 plus superannuation per annum

Location: Westmead NSW 2145

Our client is seeking an experienced Database Administrator to join their team based in Westmead, New South Wales.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, maintain, and administer database management systems.
• Monitor database performance and optimise databases for maximum efficiency and reliability.
• Perform regular database backups, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Ensure database security by managing user accounts, roles, permissions, and access controls.
• Monitor database health and resolve database-related issues promptly.
• Troubleshoot database errors, connectivity issues, and performance bottlenecks.
• Perform database tuning, indexing, and query optimisation to improve system performance.
• Maintain database integrity, consistency, and availability across all systems.
• Install database patches, upgrades, and software updates.
• Develop, implement, and maintain database standards, procedures, and documentation.
• Support application deployment by creating and maintaining databases required for business applications.
• Perform data migration, import, export, and database upgrades as required.
• Monitor database storage capacity and recommend improvements for future growth.
• Collaborate with software developers and IT teams to support database design and application integration.
• Ensure compliance with data security, privacy, and organisational policies.
• Analyse database performance reports and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Maintain high database availability to minimise downtime and business disruption.
• Provide technical support for database-related incidents and user requests.
• Prepare and maintain accurate documentation of database configurations, maintenance activities, and system changes.
• Stay updated with emerging database technologies and recommend continuous improvements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Database Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 12 months of proven experience as a Database Administrator.