Database Administrator

• Be part of a forward-thinking university embracing cutting-edge technology to shape the future of education and research.
• Take ownership of critical systems and influence architectural decisions in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment.
• Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 9 months.
• Base salary range: $116,262 – $127,078 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

UWA is making significant investments in the Information and Technology Services to enable its strategic direction and goals.  UWA is also looking to utilise technology advancements to expand its services and create new and innovative teaching and research models.

Robust, flexible, integrated and agile enterprise architecture, information and technology services are vital to enabling the university strategic objectives.

About the opportunity

• Manage the performance, integrity and security of the University's databases.
• Ensure that database performance is not hindered, and performance standards adhere to service level agreements set with the University.
• Be responsible for the environment set up and administration for application, database and web servers.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent competency.
• Thorough knowledge of database and web technical architectures and integration techniques (particularly SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle, WebLogic, IIS etc.).
• Substantial experience in recommending, planning and executing database/web architecture changes to support implementations and upgrades.
• Demonstrated experience in developing operational standards.
• Demonstrated expertise in Linux and Windows OS platforms and cloud services including OS commands and scripting.

Note: A current National Police Clearance Certificate will be required by the successful applicant.

Position description:  PD [Database Administrator] [521589].pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Martin Maliti at

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Wednesday, 12 November 2025

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia's top university.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA celebrates diversity and is committed to fostering inclusion and belonging. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds who will enrich the diversity of our team. The University supports flexible working arrangements and provides generous parental leave provisions to help our people balance work and life.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at talent- with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.