Database Operations Administrator

About the team

The City of Gold Coast is undergoing an exciting transformation, and as part of this, we are bringing our IT services in-house. To support this journey, we're looking for a Database Administrator (Operations) to play a lead role in the administration, maintenance, and optimisation of our database infrastructure across multiple platforms and environments.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced database professional to oversee database operations, performance tuning, backup and recovery, and ensure the reliability and availability of mission-critical systems that support one of Australia's fastest-growing cities.

About your new role

In this role, you'll work with various technical and business teams to deliver efficient and secure administration, maintenance, and support of Council's database environments.

What you'll do:

• Manage, configure, and maintain On-Prem, Cloud, and Hybrid databases (Enterprise and Standard v11g and above) and related components.
• Perform database patching, upgrades, capacity planning, and performance monitoring.
• Implement and manage database security, including encryption, access controls, and compliance with Council standards.
• Support development teams with database scripting, planning, and administration of development tools.
• Deploy database changes, updates, and releases into production and non-production environments.

For more information about the role and responsibilities, please view the position brief in the vacancy on our job board. To access this document, click the paperclip icon in the top right corner of the vacancy screen.

We're looking for people who have:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field
• Minimum 4+ years of hands-on experience as a Database Administrator or demonstrated experience in a similar role
• Expert-level proficiency in at least one major database platform (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB)
• Excellent communication skills to bridge the gap betweentechnical and non-technical stakeholders
• Proven ability to collaborate with multiple teams
• Able to thrive during periods of change such as insourcing and transformation initiatives

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia and we have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

• 9-day fortnight
• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations
• Personal and professional development courses
• Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
• 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.

How to apply

Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.

Documents needs to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

Contact Person

Ashley Shannon

Contact Email

Closing Date

Wednesday 12th November 2025

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.00pm on the listed closing date.

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.