Oracle & SQL Server Database Administrator
Contract: 18 May 2026 – 14 May 2027 (likely extensions)
Location: Carseldine, Brisbane
Working Arrangements: Hybrid
On‐call: Required (rotational)
An opportunity is available for an experienced Oracle & SQL Server Database Administrator to provide high-level operational support across complex on‐premises and cloud‐based enterprise database environments. This role sits within a specialised Database Services function supporting critical production and non‐production systems.
Key Responsibilities
* Install, configure, patch, upgrade, manage and monitor Oracle, SQL Server and PostgreSQL databases
* Administer Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Exadata services including RAC, Data Guard and TDE
* Support AWS RDS, including PostgreSQL environments
* Perform database extracts, refreshes, reorgs, backups and restores
* Investigate and resolve complex database incidents, including performance and security issues
* Develop and maintain automation and scripting across Linux and Windows (PL/SQL, T‐SQL, shell, PowerShell)
* Provide third‐level support and act as an escalation point for database‐related issues
* Raise and manage service requests with Oracle and Microsoft support
* Maintain thorough operational and technical documentation
* Contribute to enterprise monitoring, backup, high availability and disaster recovery solutions
* Support release, change and environment management activities
* Provide technical advice, mentoring and knowledge transfer across database and delivery teams
Tools & Technologies
* Oracle: Cloud Control (Tuning, Diagnostics & Lifecycle Management Packs), TOAD, SQL Developer
* SQL Server: SSMS, SSRS, SSIS, SSAS
* Cloud Platforms: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, AWS
* Databases: Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL
Required Experience
* Strong hands‐on experience administering Oracle and SQL Server in enterprise environments
* Proven experience supporting cloud and hybrid database platforms
* Solid understanding of HA, DR, backup and recovery architectures
* Experience working in high‐availability, 24×7 operational environments
* Excellent problem‐solving skills and ability to manage complex technical issues
* Strong documentation, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Desirable
* Experience across both public and private sector environments
* Previous exposure to performance tuning and database security in regulated environments
On‐Call Requirements
* Participation in a 24×7 on‐call roster (excluding business hours unless agreed)
* Weekly on‐call allowance applies, with standard hourly rates for callouts
* No penalty, weekend or after‐hours rates apply
Contact
Farbar Siddiq
0489 922 211
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