Database Administrator

Senior SQL Server Database Administrator (APS6 Equivalent)

Reference:
RFQ LH-04510 – Australian Electoral Commission

Employer:
Azooa Pty Ltd (supporting AEC project)

Contract Duration:
ASAP – 30 June 2026 (with 1 × 12-month extension)

Location:
Hybrid – available across all states/territories, with periodic Canberra travel

Security Clearance:
Must hold an active Baseline clearance at commencement, with ability to obtain NV1

Why Join Azooa?

Azooa Pty Ltd is proud to be a
100% Australian owned and operated digital innovator
. We do not offshore work, and we do not employ overseas staff—our commitment is to
building and maintaining digital capability right here in Australia
.

We are a
rapidly growing company
providing top-tier technical resources and solutions to the
Australian Federal Government
, with a reputation for excellence, integrity, and delivery under pressure. Our work spans critical Federal Government programs, and we are currently supporting the
Australian Electoral Commission (AEC)
on a project of
national importance
.

Joining Azooa means:

• Contributing to projects that directly impact the nation's democratic processes
• Having flexibility to work from any state or territory in Australia, with occasional travel to Canberra
• Securing long-term stability with a contract running through mid-2026, plus a further 12-month extension option
• Being part of a collaborative team that values Australian expertise, innovation, and reliability

Role Purpose

The
Senior SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA)
will support the
AEC's evolving database environment
, ensuring secure, scalable, compliant, and high-performance data solutions.

This is not a routine DBA role—your work will be central to the success of
Electoral Events
, where deadlines are immutable, workloads spike dramatically, and the reliability of database platforms underpins the integrity of Australia's electoral systems.

You'll design, deploy, optimise, and secure
SQL Server platforms (on-prem and Azure)
, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to align with
Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) standards
and
AEC compliance frameworks
.

Key Responsibilities

• Database Design & Deployment
• Design and implement SQL Server solutions in
  Azure SQL Database
  and
  Azure SQL Managed Instance
• Deliver
  repeatable deployment pipelines
  , health reporting, and automation initiatives
• Database Development & Optimisation
• Develop scalable solutions that enforce
  least privilege principles
  and robust data security
• Optimise stored procedures, indexing, partitioning, and T-SQL queries for critical workloads
• Implement
  Entra Authentication
  , including Privileged Identity Management (PIM) and Access Package deployment
• Operational Support
• Provide hands-on support across
  SQL Server 2016–2022
  and Azure SQLMI platforms
• Troubleshoot incidents with tools such as
  T-SQL, Query Store, SSIS, SSRS, and SQL logs
• Deliver clear and actionable incident reports detailing the issue, root cause, and business impact
• Governance & Security
• Ensure compliance with
  AEC and ACSC security requirements
• Partner with Cyber Security teams to mitigate vulnerabilities and respond to incidents
• Develop
  dashboards, alerts, and monitoring reports
  to maintain operational oversight
• Electoral Event Support
• Provide extended hours and on-call coverage during
  Electoral Events
• Ensure high availability and resilience during writ-to-writ deadlines
• Collaboration & Leadership
• Collaborate across development, security, and operations teams
• Contribute to continuous improvement in standards, practices, and documentation
• Provide mentoring and knowledge-sharing where appropriate

Essential Skills & Experience

• Database Operations
• Production support for
  SQL Server 2016–2022
  and
  Azure SQL Managed Instance
• Automation of SQL processes using
  PowerShell
  and
  T-SQL
• Database Development & Optimisation
• Advanced T-SQL development and performance tuning expertise
• Experience with database design, modelling, and integration with
  data pipelines/warehouses
• Tools & Technologies
• Experience with
  SSRS
  and
  SSIS
• Skilled in
  SQL XML
  ,
  SQL JSON
  , and advanced
  PowerShell scripting
• Compliance & Monitoring
• Delivery of SQL Server solutions aligned with
  ACSC and AEC standards
• Development of dashboards, reporting, and alerting mechanisms
• Security & Incident Response
• Collaboration with Cyber/Security teams to address vulnerabilities
• Strong experience in incident investigation, resolution, and clear communication with stakeholders

Desirable Skills

• Data modelling and management
• Power BI development and administration
• 🖧 Familiarity with other RDBMS such as
  Postgres, MySQL, Ingres, Cosmos DB
• Deep knowledge of SQL Server internals, clustering, and
  Azure high availability
• Infrastructure-as-Code scripting (e.g.,
  Bicep
  )
• Experience with
  Microsoft Purview

Working Arrangements

• Hybrid role
  – candidates can be based in
  QLD, WA, ACT, VIC, NSW, NT, SA, or TAS
• Travel to Canberra
  1–2 times per quarter
  for onboarding, planning, and workshops
• Full-time: 40 hours per week
• Additional on-call/extended hours required during
  Electoral Events

Candidate Profile

This role will suit a
seasoned Senior SQL Server DBA
who is:

• Highly skilled in both
  on-prem and cloud database platforms
• Experienced in balancing
  technical delivery with compliance and security requirements
• Capable of working calmly and effectively under
  tight, immovable deadlines
• Collaborative, detail-oriented, and driven by contributing to
  projects of national significance

Why Apply with Azooa?

• Join a
  trusted, 100% Australian-owned company
  with no overseas staff
• Secure a
  long-term role
  with stability through mid-2026 (and beyond)
• Work flexibly across Australia, with hybrid arrangements available nationwide
• Contribute to projects that require
  national-level trust, security, and performance
• Play a direct role in supporting
  Australia's democratic processes

At Azooa, we believe that
great outcomes come from great people
. We invest in our people, foster collaboration, and deliver projects that matter.

Ready to Apply?

This is an
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role on LinkedIn – no long forms, no lengthy processes. Just a streamlined way to express your interest and be considered quickly.

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.