*The opportunity*
As our Database Administrator, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our databases while contributing to exciting operational programs and projects that make a real difference. You'll work with a passionate team to design, upgrade, and maintain databases, troubleshoot issues, and deliver best-practice solutions.
You will also be responsible to:
* Apply problem-solving strategies to conduct root cause analyses and identify, evaluate, and implement solutions.
* Collaborate and innovate closely with stakeholders to create practical solutions that balance performance, security, scalability, and cost.
* Deploy changes to production applications from written and automated deployment plans, adhering to change management processes.
* Keep up with emerging ICT technologies to meet evolving organisational needs.
* Contribute to culture and be part of a team that values equity, diversity, and innovation while fostering a positive workplace environment.
*What we are looking for(qualifications, registrations, experience)***
* Demonstrates a sound understanding of contemporary digital / information technology concepts and service delivery relevant to a large, complex public sector or not-for-profit organisation.
* Presents technical information and risks in plain language
* Ability to solve problems effectively within an application support environment.
* Demonstrated experience in administering application databases, utilising PostgreSQL and its standard utilities, and authoring and maintaining Linux/Solaris scripts (ksh),
* Familiarity with tools like vi, scp, ssh, grep, awk, sed, PuTTY, and PowerShell scripting is desired.
* Experience with MS SQL Server, SVN/GIT version control systems, and Agile/DevSecOps methodologies would be an advantage.
* You must have the legal right to live and work in Australia.
*Why work for DPI*
You will enjoy a variety of benefits DPI have to offer, including:
* Attractive salary % super
* Get work-life balance flexibility and support you need to thrive, with up to 50% WFH
* Follow your path wherever it leads with our learning and development opportunities
* Work with passion and purpose
* Have a tangible impact, for today and tomorrow
* Enjoy interesting, diverse work
* Enjoy role clarity and role autonomy
* Be part of our one, diverse DPI.
Learn why our people choose DPI and more importantly why they stay.
*Find purpose you feel, impact you see and a legacy you bring to life.*
*Applications to remain current for 12 months*
*Job Ad Reference:* QLD/668706/25
*Closing Date:* Friday, 14 November 2025