Database Administrator

1 day ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Department of Primary Industries Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

*The opportunity*

As our Database Administrator, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our databases while contributing to exciting operational programs and projects that make a real difference. You'll work with a passionate team to design, upgrade, and maintain databases, troubleshoot issues, and deliver best-practice solutions.

You will also be responsible to:

  • Apply problem-solving strategies to conduct root cause analyses and identify, evaluate, and implement solutions.
  • Collaborate and innovate closely with stakeholders to create practical solutions that balance performance, security, scalability, and cost.
  • Deploy changes to production applications from written and automated deployment plans, adhering to change management processes.
  • Keep up with emerging ICT technologies to meet evolving organisational needs.
  • Contribute to culture and be part of a team that values equity, diversity, and innovation while fostering a positive workplace environment.

*What we are looking for(qualifications, registrations, experience)***

  • Demonstrates a sound understanding of contemporary digital / information technology concepts and service delivery relevant to a large, complex public sector or not-for-profit organisation.
  • Presents technical information and risks in plain language
  • Ability to solve problems effectively within an application support environment.
  • Demonstrated experience in administering application databases, utilising PostgreSQL and its standard utilities, and authoring and maintaining Linux/Solaris scripts (ksh),
  • Familiarity with tools like vi, scp, ssh, grep, awk, sed, PuTTY, and PowerShell scripting is desired.
  • Experience with MS SQL Server, SVN/GIT version control systems, and Agile/DevSecOps methodologies would be an advantage.
  • You must have the legal right to live and work in Australia.

*Why work for DPI*

You will enjoy a variety of benefits DPI have to offer, including:

  • Attractive salary % super
  • Get work-life balance flexibility and support you need to thrive, with up to 50% WFH
  • Follow your path wherever it leads with our learning and development opportunities
  • Work with passion and purpose
  • Have a tangible impact, for today and tomorrow
  • Enjoy interesting, diverse work
  • Enjoy role clarity and role autonomy
  • Be part of our one, diverse DPI.

Learn why our people choose DPI and more importantly why they stay.

*Find purpose you feel, impact you see and a legacy you bring to life.*

*Applications to remain current for 12 months*

*Job Ad Reference:* QLD/668706/25

*Closing Date:* Friday, 14 November 2025

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