New South Wales
Database Administrator
Location Negotiable across NSW (subject to campus availability)
Permanent Full Time
$131,911 - $142,056 salary package - includes base salary ($116,219 - $125,157), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.
That’s why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.
Life-changing impact starts with an incredible team that sees their career as an opportunity to transform someone’s world. Whether that’s inspiring students, supporting each other, or helping our communities and industries flourish.
We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer Focus, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work, and inspire our performance.
We invest in our people
At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.
We provide you with tools, ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and a 35-hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.
About the role
The Database Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day management of the organisation’s databases performance, integrity and security and ensuring changes and queries are addressed in accordance with the needs of customers.
This role will focus on managing the MSSQL on premise, cloud platforms (AWS and Azure) and migrations to the cloud.
About You
You have experience managing multiple large database systems and have maintained them to deliver a high level of performance and reliability. As part of database administration, you have detailed experience in implementing security best practices, you can troubleshoot and resolve performance related problems, implement new configurations to deliver a high level of reliability and you take steps to ensure the long-term integrity of the organisation’s data.
Your strong communication skills and approachable personality allows you to work effectively with technical and non-technical teams during planned and unplanned outages, upgrades and installations. You enjoy supporting your team and actively contribute to a shared sense of direction while implementing effective technical and procedural improvements. You have a holistic view of the technical needs of your customers and can prioritise competing workload and complex database issues with project support.
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How to Apply
For further information regarding the role please click the apply button where you will be redirected to the Careers at TAFE NSW website where you can review the Position Description, application process and application instructions.
A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!
Applications close 11.55pm Sunday 21st June 2026