New Job Opening: Oracle & SQL Database Administrator in Brisbane City, QLD

Job Description

• Initial 4-month contract


• Large enterprise solutions


• Flexible working conditions

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Oracle & SQL Database Administrator to support and enhance critical enterprise database environments across both on-premises and cloud platforms on an initial 4-month contract.

In this role, you will be responsible for the administration, performance, availability, and security of Oracle, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL databases across production and non-production systems. You’ll work within a collaborative Database Services team, contributing to high availability, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives, while acting as a key escalation point for complex technical issues.

Key responsibilities include:

• Installing, configuring, patching, upgrading, and maintaining database platforms and related tools


• Supporting Oracle environments (OCI Exadata, RAC, Data Guard, TDE)


• Managing SQL Server and PostgreSQL (AWS RDS) databases


• Monitoring performance, investigating incidents, and resolving complex issues


• Performing backups, restores, refreshes, reorgs, and data extracts


• Developing automation and scripting (Linux/Windows, PL/SQL, T-SQL)


• Providing Level 3 support and managing vendor escalations (Oracle, Microsoft)


• Supporting tools such as Oracle Cloud Control, TOAD, SQL Developer, SSMS, SSRS, SSIS, SSAS


• Contributing to backup, high availability, and disaster recovery solutions


• Supporting release and change management processes


• Maintaining documentation and improving operational processes


• Providing technical guidance, mentoring, and best practice advice to stakeholders

What Are We Looking For

We’re looking for a highly capable DBA with strong cross-platform experience and the ability to operate in complex enterprise environments.

Skills mix we are looking for:

• Proven experience with Oracle, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL administration


• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (OCI and/or AWS RDS)


• Strong knowledge of high availability and disaster recovery solutions


• Experience with database performance tuning and troubleshooting


• Scripting capability across PL/SQL, T-SQL, and/or shell scripting


• Experience using enterprise database tools and monitoring platforms


• Strong understanding of database security and best practices


• Excellent problem-solving skills and stakeholder engagement

Highly desirable:

• Experience across public and private sector environments


• Exposure to Exadata environments


• Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members

What Will You Get Out of It

• Opportunity to work on mission-critical enterprise systems


• Exposure to modern cloud and hybrid database technologies


• A collaborative, high-performing technical environment


• The chance to influence database strategy, automation, and improvements


• Flexible working arrangements


• Ongoing professional growth and exposure to complex technical challenges

How to Apply

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Contact us
Oliver Wright
[email protected]
0448 447 363