Database administrator (richmond)

In this permanent full‐time role, based in Richmond, you will be responsible for supporting and managing the organisation's application databases. You will be part of the IT Database team and report to the Senior Database Administrator.

• Ensuring that the organization's databases are fully functional and operating at optimal performance.
• Guaranteeing that the information stored in databases is readily accessible when required.
• Collaborating with users across various departments within the hospital to understand their IT needs and requirements.
• Managing database services, implementing tuning strategies, and adhering to configuration best practices.

You are a dedicated team player who excels in a fast‐paced environment, driven by a high level of self‐motivation and direction. With a strong attention to detail and a commitment to achieving excellence, you strive to ensure that tasks are completed to the highest standards. You have a passion for problem‐solving and enjoy thinking creatively to develop innovative and practical solutions for complex challenges. You are approachable, eager to assist, and take pride in collaborating with a team of skilled professionals.

• Robust technical experience and knowledge in supporting critical business systems within large organisations.
• Solid background in implementing, supporting, and managing Microsoft SQL Database environments.
• Advanced MS SQL programming skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in database clustering, AlwaysOn availability groups, replication, performance optimisation, and SQL/T‐SQL tuning.
• Good understanding of cloud concepts and technologies, particularly Azure.
• Experience in project‐based work and the ability to contribute effectively in collaborative environments.
• Must satisfactorily clear a National Police Check and may be required to hold a valid Working with Children Check.

• Epworth's enhanced not‐for‐profit status allows salary packaging up to $15,900 pre‐tax annually, leading to greater take‐home pay.
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia.
• Opportunity to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave.
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth.

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.