Oracle Database Administrator

Oracle Database Administrator role at NSW Health.

Permanent full-time opportunity from our modern offices in Chatswood, St Leonards, or Charlestown. In-office presence with hybrid flexibility for work-life balance. Attractive salary, from $128,497 + 12% Super + 17.5% annual leave loading. Accrue up to 12 extra days off per year + 4 weeks annual leave. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day through digital innovation.

Applications Close: 11:59pm, 26 September 2025

About Us – eHealth NSW

At eHealth NSW, we're leading the digital transformation of Australia's largest health system. As NSW Health's digital centre of excellence, we design, build and support world-class ICT solutions that improve patient care across the state. Guided by a Cloud First Strategy, we're harnessing digital technology to better patient care and deliver scalable, quality, patient-centred, digital healthcare. With your skills and experience, you can help enrich the lives of millions while developing your career within Australia's largest health organisation—alongside passionate tech professionals, health partners and industry leaders building solutions that truly make a difference.

You will be part of the Clinical Oracle DBA team for a Oracle Database Administrator. Reporting to the eHealth Clinical Oracle DBA Team Lead, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of Oracle based database services with emphasis on business roadmap activities, customer satisfaction, process improvement and migration/transition project support.

• Administer, patch, and optimise Oracle Database platforms (including Oracle Engineered Systems) to ensure performance, availability, and recoverability
• Design and implement secure, scalable, and highly available enterprise database solutions across on-prem and cloud (AWS) environments
• Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders to onboard new services and deliver complex database solutions
• Perform advanced diagnostics, root cause analysis, and proactive performance tuning to minimise unplanned outages
• Develop and maintain operational procedures aligned with NSW Health Change and Event Management frameworks
• Provide expert advice on emerging technologies, mentor team members, and support critical ICT projects across Oracle and AWS platforms

• Extensive experience managing and supporting Oracle Databases in large-scale, enterprise environments
• Proficient in Oracle technologies including RMAN, RAC, Data Guard, OEM, Exadata, database cloning, and migration tools
• Practical experience with Oracle RDS in AWS and hybrid infrastructure setups
• Strong track record in delivering resilient, high availability, and disaster recovery database solutions
• Self-driven and reliable, with the ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a team setting

• Flexible work options
• Professional growth and career development
• Allocated day off per month
• Salary packaging
• Various health and wellbeing programs to support our team

Provide your cover letter and most up to date resume (up to 5 pages), highlighting your relevant skills and experience.

We recognise that AI tools are increasingly being used to assist with resumes and applications. While we accept their use, we're eager to see your personality and get to know the person behind the application

For further discussions around the role or recruitment process, including adjustments, please contact our Talent Advisor or Hiring Manager, Joseph Vu and quote REQ601752.

We will review all applications after the closing date. If your application is successful, you may be invited to take part in additional assessments as part of the recruitment process.

• This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
• To be eligible for this role you must have current Australian work rights (Australian citizen, permanent resident, New Zealand citizen with a current passport, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia).