Canberra Applications close 16 June About the Department The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Government's economic agenda.Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology.We do this by: Growing innovative & competitive businesses, industries and regions Investing in science and technology Strengthening the resources sector.The APS and the department offer a clear direction and meaningful work.You will be able to create positive impact in people's lives whilst contributing to improved outcomes for Australia and our people.If you would like to feel a strong connection to your work and you are accountable, committed and open to change, join us in shaping Australia's future.Please see the APSC's APS Employee Value Proposition for more information on the benefits and value of employment within the APS.About the team This small DBA team combines expertise in both traditional on-premises database management and cloud-based solutions like Azure, ensuring a holistic approach to database administration that meets the organisation's evolving needs.Collaboration among team members and ongoing training to keep up with technological advancements are key factors for success.Our workplace is committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees and offers a variety of flexible working arrangements to enhance flexibility, including remote working arrangements.Our ideal candidate The Department of Industry, Science and Resources is seeking the services of a suitably qualified and experienced SQL Database Administrator to assist with the development and maintenance of systems.The SQL Database Administrator is a specialist role that will be responsible for a number of project and operational activities including creating, maintaining and managing databases with respect to security, backup/recovery and monitoring in on-premises and cloud environments.Experience: Demonstrable experience of at least 3-5 years in supporting Microsoft SQL Server and SQL High Availability technologies.To succeed in the role, you will have: Attention to detail and ability to follow set procedures.Proven analytical and problem-solving skills required.Strong verbal and written communication skills Desirable Skills: Experience with (Always-On) Availability Groups, SSIS, SSRS and SSAS Microsoft SQL Server administration expertise to include SQL clustering and replication.Well versed and experienced in monitoring, detection and isolation of SQL Server related performance issues whether hardware or software.Familiarity with cloud database environments; Azure is preferred.Experience with cloud-based technologies and issue resolution, or demonstrated willingness to learn.Solid acquaintance with windows server, security delegation, SPNs, storage components (desired).Systems administration supporting a Windows based environment of at least 50 servers.Industry certifications relevant to the role (MCSE Data Platform or similar).Our department has a commitment to inclusion and diversity, with an ambition of being the best possible place to work.This reflects the importance we place on our people and on creating a workplace culture where each and every one of us is valued and respected for our contribution.Our ideal candidate adds to this culture and our workplace in their own way.What you will do In this role you will: Develop and configure tools to enable automation of database administration tasks.Monitor performance statistics and create reports.Identify and investigate complex problems and issues, recommending corrective actions.Perform routine configuration, installation, and reconfiguration of database and related products.Identify, evaluate and manage the adoption of database administration tools and processes, including automation.Develop and maintain procedures and documentation for databases.Contribute to the setting of standards for definition, security and integrity of database objects and ensure conformance to these standards.Manage database configuration including installing and upgrading software and maintaining relevant documentation.Monitor database activity and resource usage.Optimise database performance and forecast resource needs.Eligibility To be eligible for employment in the APS and the department, candidates must be Australian Citizens.Positions require a Baseline security clearance and successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.Notes The department does currently offer flexible work opportunities for many roles.This vacancy is Canberra based, although flexible or remote work arrangements may be considered.Please reach out to the contact officer to discuss this further.A merit pool may be established and used to fill future vacancies within 18 months from the date the vacancy was first advertised in the Gazette.Application information Your application must not contain any classified or sensitive information.This includes in your application responses, CV and any other documents.The selection panel may not consider applications containing classified information.Please provide a pitch explaining how your skills, knowledge and experience will be relevant to this role and why you are the best candidate for the position.Your pitch can contain no more than 750 words and should align to the key duties listed above.Please complete your application online and provide your current CV with your application.(CVs must be in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format).Accessible application documentation is available in other formats on request.Please contact ****** or (02) 6276 1235 if you require assistance with your application.Please refer to our Applying for a position information for additional information on how to apply.Contact Information For more information regarding this opportunity, please contact Don Hamer on 02 6276 1566 or via email on ******
