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About the Role
Curtin University is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Database Administrator to join our Digital & Technology Solutions team. This is a key technical leadership role responsible for ensuring the availability, performance, security and future capacity of Curtin's enterprise database platforms and services.
As a senior specialist within IT Operations, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the University's mission by delivering world-class ICT infrastructure, mentoring colleagues, and contributing to major technology initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide technical leadership in the design, implementation and optimisation of enterprise database platforms, with a strong focus on Microsoft SQL Server and related technologies.
* Ensure high availability, performance and service continuity of centrally managed databases through proactive monitoring, tuning and fault resolution.
* Lead capacity planning, disaster recovery and service continuity initiatives.
* Mentor and guide other technical staff, sharing expertise and promoting best practice.
* Contribute to major ICT projects and the evaluation of new and emerging technologies.
* Work closely with stakeholders across the University and external vendors to deliver reliable, secure and scalable services.
Who we are looking for:
* A relevant degree (or equivalent combination of education and extensive experience).
* Demonstrated expertise in enterprise-class Microsoft SQL Server environments in large-scale production settings.
* Strong experience in high availability, performance tuning, capacity management and service continuity planning.
* Proven ability to provide technical leadership and mentor team members.
* Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
* A strong customer-focus and the ability to build collaborative relationships.
Desirable experience includes cloud or virtualised environments, Oracle and Linux administration, and relevant professional certifications.
Role Requirements:
1. As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered
2. Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin's satisfaction
Digital & Technology Solutions (DTS)
Our Digital & Technology Solutions (DTS) team are harnessing the power of leading platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft, and ServiceNow to deliver cutting-edge digital experiences for our students and staff. This is an opportunity to be at the forefront of shaping the future of education while safeguarding against potential risks, ensuring the seamless integration of cutting-edge technologies into our strategic vision.
If you enjoy technology, transformation, continual innovation, and change, we extend a warm invitation for you to join our forward-thinking team. Be a driving force in our journey of evolution at Curtin University
About Curtin University
We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page -
What We Offer You:
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and a multitude of food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more. For more information, check out our benefits page
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* Updated Resume
* Cover Letter addressing the criteria noted above
If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on or option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.
Applications close: 8.30pm (AWST), 27 January 2026
Late applications or applications received via email will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.
Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.
Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.