ICT Cloud Database Administrator

The Hospital:

The Royal Children's Hospital's (RCH) Vision is "A world where all kids thrive".

RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children's Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children's Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children's Hospital Foundation.

RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas. The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds. Annually, the RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries.

The RCH is committed to the Child Safe Standards. 

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.

For further Information on RCH is available here.

About the Role:

This is a Permanent Full Time position within the ICT department. You will be responsible for Business as Usual (BAU) and project-based support to ensure the availability, performance, security and integrity of databases used at RCH, for cloud and on-premise. This will include proactive monitoring and capacity planning. RCH is undertaking a digital transformation, which will include the migration of databases and data services to the latest cutting edge technologies.

What you'll achieve:

• You will support and maintain the delivery of the underlying enterprise level Oracle and SQL Server database Environments for cloud and on-premises environments in 24/7 operating environment.
• You will contribute to the delivery of RCH Cybersecurity protections, including the DHHS Cybersecurity Baseline Controls
• Administering and supporting Oracle e-Business Suite (EBS)
• Creating complex oracle EBS reports via SSRS

Your skills and experience:

• Experience as a database administrator, within enterprise level Oracle and SQL Server database Environments for cloud and on-premises environments.
• Experience in Oracle e-Business Suite (EBS)
• Experience in creating complex oracle EBS reports via SSRS.
• Experience in SQL Server 2016 to 2022.
• Experience in setting up database clustering, availability groups and active passive failover configuration & availability group load balancing.
• Experience in Linux and Windows Server operating systems
• Experience in SQL Reporting.
• Experience in regular SQL and Oracle patching.
• Experience in designing DR and High availability environments.
• An ability to effectively prioritise tasks and successfully problem solve and trouble-shoot issues
• Demonstrated ability to respond flexibly to client needs with the ability to develop practical solutions to problems and provide advice in area of expertise
• Demonstrated commitment to lead and contribute as part of a team, with experience in continuous improvement

If this sounds like you, click here to view the position description.

About the Department:

The RCH Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Department has a pipeline of key projects, as part of a major digital transformation, to implement to drive innovation, bring in new ways of working and support the ongoing operation of the hospital.   

What we offer:

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay
• Parkville location and close to public transport

Other requirements:

• Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Compliance with RCHs "Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases" procedure

Application process:

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly

Why work at the RCH?

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.

We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.

The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children's Hospital.  Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.

It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children's Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption

Are you ready to join our team? 

 Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" button

Applications close: 25 September 2025