Senior Database Administrator at New South Wales Government

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Database Administration, Adabas, SQL Server, Performance Tuning, Monitoring, Disaster Recovery, Backup Procedures, Incident Resolution, Problem Management, Database Security, Technical Support, Documentation, Continuous Improvement, Mentoring, Communication Skills

Industry

Law Enforcement

Description

Computer System Officer - Level 5 Temporary Full-Time up to 16 August 2028 Parramatta About us The NSW Police Force (NSWPF) is one of the largest police forces in the western world, with more than 20,000 employees, including more than 4,000 administrative employees who support the sworn officers that provide a range of law and order services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to the socially, geographically and culturally diverse community of NSW. About the role We have an opportunity for a Senior Database Administrator to be part of our Database and Mainframe Platform, Technology and Communication Services Command team. The Senior Database Administrator is responsible for the planning, designing, supporting and maintaining the organisation’s ICT database systems to ensure secure access and availability in accordance with the needs of the business. We are seeking: One Senior Adabas Database Administrator with extensive experience in day-to-day support and administration of Adabas databases. Two Senior SQL Server Database Administrator with extensive experience in day-to-day support and administration of SQL Server databases in hybrid environment. In this role, you will provide 24x7 support for NSWPF’s mission‑critical systems across multiple database technologies, ensuring the performance, availability, and security of databases platforms. Key Responsibilities of the Role: Perform day to day support and administration of database systems, ensuring the performance, availability and resiliency. Participate in on-call roster to provide 24x7 after hours support for database systems. Plan, schedule, and apply database patches, upgrades, and routine maintenance activities. Diagnose and resolve complex database issues promptly; escalate unresolved problems to vendors to minimize downtime. Monitor database performance and implement tuning strategies to optimize system efficiency. Provide technical support for incident resolution and problem management. Support and participate in disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution. Implement and maintain robust backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures. Maintain system documentation, standards, and procedures. Drive continuous improvement through automation and adoption of best practices in database management. Mentor and support team members. To be successful in this role, you will have: Extensive experience in day-to-day management and administration of Adabas and/or SQL Server database technologies in large complex environments. Proven experience in supporting mission critical, high-availability systems including participation in a 24/7 on-call support roster to ensure continuous database availability. Experience and expertise in database performance tuning, monitoring, and optimisation. Demonstrated experience in planning, scheduling and applying database patches, upgrades and routine maintenance activities. Advanced skills and experience in diagnosing and resolving complex database issues including incident resolution and problem management. Demonstrated experience in disaster recovery planning, testing and executions. Demonstrated experience in planning, implementing and maintaining robust backup and recovery procedures. Demonstrated ability to manage database security, integrity, and compliance. Strong communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders. View the relevant role description for more information on this role (e.g. essential requirements, key accountabilities, key challenges and capabilities required for the role) What we can offer you At NSWPF our people have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. Some of the benefits available when you join the NSWPF include: competitive salary; flexible work options; annual leave loading; corporate wellbeing programs including seminars and the Fitness Passport; free annual influenza vaccination; salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease; convenient location for public transport and to shops etc; and in-house gym facilities. How to Apply Applications can only be submitted electronically via the I Work for NSW website. To be considered for this role, attach a cover letter (2 pages maximum) and an up-to-date resume that clearly details your skills & experience as relevant to this role. Please do not attach copies of qualifications, certificates or documentation (other than what has been requested) - you can bring these if called for interview. Your application must stand on its own merits, and the completeness and relevance of your application will determine if you proceed through to the selection process. If you require any further information about this opportunity, please contact the hiring manager Devi Mishra via 0404 067 886. To be eligible to apply for this role, you must meet one of the following statuses: an Australian Citizen; a permanent resident of Australia; or a New Zealand citizen. Prior to commencement, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a rigorous National Police (criminal history) Check and obtain and maintain a Security Clearance as determined by the NSW Police Force. Our commitment to Diversity At the NSW Police Force, we are proud to be an employer of a diverse range of people. We are committed to reflecting the diverse community we serve and creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees where differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. We welcome applications from individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and people of all ages. We understand that the recruitment journey may present unique challenges. If you: Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like support with your application, please contact the NSWPF Aboriginal Employment & Engagement team at PCC-AEET@police.nsw.gov.au. Identify as a person with disability and require further information on the role or adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the Inclusion & Diversity team at PCC-INCLUSION@police.nsw.gov.au Are transgender or gender diverse and want to learn more about our support options, please contact the Inclusion & Diversity team at PCC-INCLUSION@police.nsw.gov.au This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months. For more information on applying for roles with the NSW Police Force click here Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

Responsibilities

The Senior Database Administrator is responsible for the planning, designing, supporting, and maintaining the organisation’s ICT database systems. This includes providing 24x7 support for mission-critical systems and ensuring database performance, availability, and security.