Full-Time / 9-day fortnight / 36.00 hours per week
$111,401 - $117,924 per annum
Position Brief - Database Application Administrator
About the team
The City of Gold Coast is undergoing an exciting transformation, and as part of this, we are bringing our IT services in-house. To support this journey, we're looking for a Database Applications Administrator (Application and Development) to play a lead role in database design, development support, and optimisation for our application portfolio across multiple platforms and environments.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced database professional to work closely with development teams on database schema design, query optimization, application performance tuning, and ensuring seamless integration between applications and data systems that support one of Australia's fastest-growing cities.
About your new role
This role focuses on implementing robust security measures, managing user access controls, developing database solutions to support business needs, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
What you'll do:
Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive database security policies and procedures
Manage database user accounts, roles, and permissions following the principle of least privilege
Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments of database systems
Design and develop new database schemas, tables, views, and stored procedures to support business applications
Collaborate with development teams to create efficient database solutions and APIs
Implement and maintain database change management processes
Develop and maintain database security documentation and access control matrices
Perform security hardening of database installations and configurations
Manage database audit trails and logging mechanisms
Evaluate and recommend new database technologies and security tools
Provide security training and guidance to development teams on secure coding practices
Respond to security incidents and coordinate forensic analysis when required
We're looking for people who have:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field
Minimum 4+ years of hands-on experience as a Database Administrator or demonstrated experience in a similar role
Expert-level proficiency in at least one major database platform (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB)
Excellent communication skills to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders
Proven ability to collaborate with multiple teams
Able to thrive during periods of change such as insourcing and transformation initiatives
Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future
The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.
We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:
9-day fortnight
Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations
Personal and professional development courses
Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year
We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.
How to apply
To submit your application, please respond to the questions below. You will be required to upload your resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes will enable you to be successful in this role. Please note that you may also be asked to provide relevant qualifications, where applicable.
Contact Person: Ashley Shannon
Contact Email:
Closing Date: Wednesday 14th of January 2026, 11:59pm
Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.
We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We consider all qualified candidates for employment, irrespective of race, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics by law.