Join a dynamic government department with a diverse portfolio, focused on driving growth throughout Tasmania
Flexible working arrangements on offer with continued development opportunities
Competitive starting salary ranging from $105,000 to $119,000 + 11% super (commensurate with skills and experience)
Two positions available
Supporting Business, Industry and the Community
Established in 2014, the Department of State Growth brings together four interrelated divisions with the overarching goal of driving economic growth while supporting the creation of opportunities for Tasmanians.
With seven ministers spanning ten portfolios, we provide support for business and industry to grow through a strategic approach and contribute to Tasmania's brand as the best place in the country to live, work, invest and raise a family. To learn more about our Department, visit our website.
We've proudly committed to strengthening the Department through targeted Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategies that foster a safe and inclusive work environment for a diverse range of employees. Our values drive the way we do business, and we aim to make a difference through:
Teamwork: Our teams are diverse, caring and productive
Excellence: We take pride in our work and encourage new ideas to deliver public value
Integrity: We are ethical and accountable in all we do
Respect: We are fair, trusting and appreciative
Your Next Opportunity
As a Senior Database & Middleware Administrator, working Full-Time out of Hobart, TAS, your primary responsibility will be to support the Department's ICT systems, ensuring the integrity, security, availability, and performance of database systems.
Your core responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:
Installing, managing and maintaining middleware products and supporting databases to ensure security, performance, integrity and recoverability
Designing and implementing appropriate application middleware hosting environments to support development, testing, training and production activities
Participating in formulating and maintaining technical standards
Providing technical support for middleware and database issues
Working with ICT teams to implement and support inter-application interfaces and integration with hosting platforms
Managing, preparing and maintaining high-quality documentation to support the operations of middleware support services and corporate application hosting.
What You'll Bring to the Team
To qualify, you will need demonstrated, high-level experience in the delivery of middleware administration services using Microsoft SQL Server, and associated tools and technologies.
Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:
Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (eg. Computer Science or Information Technology, etc)
Experience with administrating corporate applications on Microsoft Windows Server, Unix server or Azure IaaS
Proficiency in Apache Web Server, IIS applications, Wildfly/Java Application Server, Apache Tomcat
Advanced knowledge of contemporary project management practices
Highly developed research, analytical, evaluation and reporting skills
Highly developed interpersonal communication skills and the ability to liaise and negotiate effectively
You will possess a proactive work style, and the ability to manage yourself and others to deliver high-quality outcomes or complex problem-solving in line with our strategic direction.
Whilst applications from software developers with system administration skills will be well received, it's important to note this role focuses on supporting applications as opposed to developing them, so should. be comfortable with this.
For a more thorough list of requirements for the role, including key responsibility areas, click here to view the Statement of Duties.
Be Rewarded
In addition to a competitive starting salary ranging from $105,000 - $119,000 + 11% super, the successful candidate will enjoy a workplace culture that offers flexible working arrangements tailored to the unique needs of each individual.
You'll also receive 20 days per year of annual leave, as well as generous long service and other leave provisions.
Don't miss out - apply now!
