Database Application 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 Applications Administrator (Application and Development) to play a lead role in database design, development support, and optimisation for our application portfolio across multiple platforms and environments.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced database professional to work closely with development teams on database schema design, query optimization, application performance tuning, and ensuring seamless integration between applications and data systems that support one of Australia's fastest-growing cities.

About Your New Role
This role focuses on implementing robust security measures, managing user access controls, developing database solutions to support business needs, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

What You'll Do

• Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive database security policies and procedures
• Manage database user accounts, roles, and permissions following the principle of least privilege
• Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments of database systems
• Design and develop new database schemas, tables, views, and stored procedures to support business applications
• Collaborate with development teams to create efficient database solutions and APIs
• Implement and maintain database change management processes
• Develop and maintain database security documentation and access control matrices
• Perform security hardening of database installations and configurations
• Manage database audit trails and logging mechanisms
• Evaluate and recommend new database technologies and security tools
• Provide security training and guidance to development teams on secure coding practices
• Respond to security incidents and coordinate forensic analysis when required

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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 between technical 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.

Benefits
We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. 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.

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 attributed would allow you to achieve success in this role.

Documents need 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

Tuesday 18th November 2025

Applications close at 10.00pm on the listed closing date.
The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusiveand 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.