Database Administrator

Contract Duration: ASAP to 30 June 2026

Extension Options: Up to 2 x 12-month periods

Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain Baseline clearance

Program: Funding and Disclosure Reform Program

Be Part of National-Impact Innovation

Azooa is proud to partner with the Australian Electoral Commission to support its Funding and Disclosure Reform Program—a transformative digital initiative aimed at enhancing transparency, compliance, and modernisation across electoral funding systems.

As a 100% Australian owned and operated digital innovator, Azooa delivers high-impact talent solutions to the Federal Government, exclusively with Australian-based resources ( no offshore teams). We're growing fast in the ACT tech sector, and we want YOU to be part of it.

We're now on the hunt for a Senior Database Administrator (APS6 equivalent) to support this nationally significant project.

About the Role

This role is critical to the success of the AEC's reform initiatives. You will bring deep expertise in Microsoft SQL Server, including SSAS, SSIS, T-SQL, and data performance tuning, along with a strong understanding of data governance and the Privacy Act 1988.

As part of a high-performing cross-functional team, you'll be responsible for ensuring the performance, security, and scalability of enterprise-grade database environments that underpin the integrity of Australia's electoral systems.

• Configure, monitor, and optimise environments including SSAS & SSIS
• Tune databases and troubleshoot performance issues using SQL Profiler

Data Security & Compliance

• Enforce access controls, encryption, and auditing
• Ensure strict compliance with the Privacy Act 1988
• Develop and maintain backup and disaster recovery strategies
• Regularly test DR procedures to ensure readiness
• Write, debug, and optimise complex T-SQL queries
• Support developers and analysts with performant data models
• Produce technical documentation that can be easily understood
• Translate complex database issues to non-technical audiences
• Work closely with developers, analysts, and program stakeholders
• Provide expert advice on database architecture, performance, and security
• Support potential transitions to Azure cloud-based database platforms

To thrive in this role, you'll need:

Proven experience in a similar role—Database Administrator, Data Engineer, or Developer

Strong analytical and numerical reasoning skills

Deep expertise in SQL Server, including SSAS and SSIS

Programming experience with:

• SQL
• C#
• Python
• R
• BIML

Strong experience with Power BI:

• Report development and publishing
• Workspace management and access control
• Power BI Cloud Services administration

Advanced capability in:

• Writing and optimising T-SQL queries
• Debugging and performance tuning
• Backup and recovery strategies

A tertiary qualification and/or relevant certifications in software, data, or IT disciplines

While not essential, experience with the following will be highly regarded:

Azure cloud-based databases – especially knowledge of cloud-native architectures

Database migration, management, cost optimisation in a cloud environment

Why Join Azooa?

Azooa is a digital consultancy that lives and breathes Federal Government delivery. Here's why professionals love working with us:

100% Australian Owned & Operated – no offshore teams, ever

Rapidly growing in the ACT tech space

Direct access to federal transformation projects

Digital innovation focus – meaningful, future-facing work

Close-knit team culture – real support, no red tape

Inclusive and flexible – hybrid-friendly, outcomes-focused

If you're a Database Administrator who's ready to make an impact at a national level, we'd love to hear from you. This is your chance to work on meaningful, high-visibility projects in an environment where your expertise is truly valued.

Hit "Easy Apply" and take the next step with Azooa.

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