🚀 Oracle Administrator / Data Architect 📍 QLD | ACT | VIC | NSW | SA | TAS (Hybrid – onsite as operationally required) 🆔 RFQ ID: IDLH-05542 🏛 Client: Australian Financial Security Authority (AFSA) 📅 Contract: 12 Months Initial + 2 x 12-Month Extensions 🕒 Up to 40 Hours per Week 🔐 Security Clearance: Must hold a current Baseline clearance 📅 Estimated Start: 23 March 2026Azooa is currently responding to an RFQ for the Australian Financial Security Authority (AFSA) and seeking Expressions of Interest from experienced Oracle professionals who want to contribute to critical Federal Government systems.This opportunity supports business-critical platforms within a secure, compliance-driven environment and offers long-term contract potential.💡 About the RoleThe Oracle Administrator / Data Architect will design, administer, optimise, and secure AFSA’s on-premise Oracle database environment.While the title includes architectural responsibilities, this role is primarily operational DBA-focused (80–90%), with oversight across Oracle and SQL database platforms.You will play a pivotal role in ensuring:⚡ High availability and resilience📈 Performance optimisation🔐 Strong security posture aligned to ISM & Essential Eight🔄 Continuous improvement and lifecycle modernisation🔧 Key Responsibilities1️⃣ Oracle Database Administration🛠 Manage and administer Oracle database systems📊 Ensure optimal performance, availability, reliability, and security🔄 Perform patching, upgrades, backup, and recovery📈 Conduct performance tuning and capacity planning2️⃣ Infrastructure & Architectural Oversight🏗 Design, document, and implement database infrastructure solutions🧩 Work across Oracle and SQL Server (MS-SQL / Azure SQL) environments🤝 Collaborate with enterprise architects, application teams, and engineers3️⃣ Security & Compliance Alignment🔐 Strengthen database security posture in line with ISM and Essential Eight📋 Support compliance with AFSA’s risk management framework🧾 Maintain documentation, operating procedures, and root cause artefacts4️⃣ Operational Excellence & Automation🤖 Develop and enhance automation and monitoring solutions🚨 Manage incidents and service requests to maintain high service standards📊 Improve operational efficiency and system performance5️⃣ Technology Initiatives🔄 Contribute to lifecycle upgrades and platform modernisation🚀 Support continuous improvement initiatives across database environmentsAll work must align with APS Values, Code of Conduct, WHS obligations, and Federal Government governance standards.🎯 Required Skills & Experience✔️ Minimum 5+ years’ experience in IT engineering, database design/build, or senior DBA roles ✔️ Strong hands-on experience administering Oracle Server (on-premise) ✔️ Experience supporting MS SQL / Azure SQL environments ✔️ Proven expertise in performance tuning, HA configurations, backup & recovery ✔️ Demonstrated experience in secure and compliant environments ✔️ Strong incident management and stakeholder engagement capability ✔️ Tertiary qualifications in IT or equivalent industry experience ✔️ Current Baseline Security Clearance (Mandatory)🌟 Desirable Criteria⭐ Oracle or MS-SQL certifications ⭐ Experience contributing to lifecycle upgrade programs ⭐ Exposure to automation and monitoring tool development ⭐ Experience within Federal Government or regulated environments🇦🇺 Why Partner with Azooa?Azooa is a rapidly growing digital innovator working with the Commonwealth of Australia (CoA), delivering high-quality digital capability across Federal Government programs.We are proudly:🇦🇺 100% Australian owned and operated🚫 No overseas staff📍 Based in the Australian Capital Territory🤝 Committed to providing top-tier resources to the CoAWe focus on long-term partnerships, high standards of delivery, and supporting professionals who want to make a genuine impact in government transformation initiatives.📝 How to ApplyApplying is quick and easy via LinkedIn Easy Apply.If you’re an experienced Oracle DBA with Baseline clearance and ready to contribute to high-impact Federal Government systems, we encourage you to submit your Expression of Interest.Azooa is currently responding to this RFQ and building a strong talent pool of specialists for upcoming Commonwealth projects.🔔 Want more contract opportunities like this? Subscribe for Azooa contract opportunity alerts here: https://www.azooa.com.au/azooaprofileFollow the Azooa LinkedIn page for more exciting Federal Government contract opportunities across Australia.