Position Overview
The Lead Database Administrator plays a critical role in maintaining the health, performance, and security of the court's database environment. The role oversees the design and implementation of the courts' database systems, drawing on strong leadership skills and technical expertise to collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure data integrity, performance, security, and availability.
Key Duties
Reporting to the Director, IT Operations, the Lead Database Administrator is responsible for leading ongoing improvement and maintenance of the courts database landscape.
Responsibilities
* Responsible for database design, architecture, and documentation to meet application requirements and best practices.
* Lead a team of DBAs, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure effective database management.
* Work closely with development teams, system administrators, and other stakeholders to support application performance.
* Oversee maintenance and performance tuning tasks, upgrades, capacity planning, incident management, and security.
* Ensure that database management practices comply with regulatory requirements and organisational policies.
Preferred Skills and Experience
* Strong knowledge of SQL for querying and managing databases.
* Familiarity with database monitoring and management tools such as Oracle Enterprise Manager and SQL Server Management Studio.
* Ability to optimise database performance and troubleshoot issues.
* Experience performing upgrades and migrations of database systems.
* Expertise in data backup strategies and disaster recovery planning.
* Understanding of database security practices and user access controls.
* Experience with cloud‑based database services like Azure SQL, PostgreSQL, and Oracle Cloud.
Eligibility
* Australian citizenship – the successful applicant must hold Australian citizenship.
* Security and character clearance – the successful applicant must satisfy a Police Records Check and may also be required to complete security clearances during the course of their employment.
* Successful applicants engaged into the APS will be subject to a probation period.
* Relevant industry or tertiary qualifications in IT would be well regarded.
Selection Criteria
* Strong knowledge of SQL and database management systems including cloud‑based solutions (for example, Oracle, PostgreSQL, Azure SQL).
* Ability to understand complex technical environments and work to support and design robust, practical and performant solutions.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders and peers, including the ability to clearly articulate and document complex concepts for a range of audiences.
* Experience working in geographically dispersed IT teams.
How to Apply
To apply, please complete the application form on the Court's careers portal. As part of your application, you will be required to submit a two‑page response outlining your suitability for this position with reference to the selection criteria and duties (maximum word limit 1000). Please ensure this document is attached before submitting your application.
Diversity and Inclusion
Federal Court Australia is committed to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and welcomes and encourages applications from People with Disability. First Nations peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, mature age workers, young workers, and all others are encouraged to apply. The Court will provide reasonable adjustments for candidates to participate equitably in the recruitment process and discuss workplace adjustments to fulfil the inherent requirements of the role.
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