Senior Database Administrator

Job Reference: 002_01/25
Group: Business & Technology Group
Unit: Operations and Platforms Unit
Salary $94,125 – $104,053 plus superannuation
Engagement Type: Ongoing / non-ongoing (for an initial period of up to 18 months with possibly of
extension)
Advertised: Commonwealth Gazette: Monday 13th January 2025
Closing Date: 11:30pm ADST, Sunday 26th January 2025
Contact Officer: Miranda Laws, Miranda.laws@aihw.gov.au, 02 62441115
More information: Visit our Careers Page and the AIHW Enterprise Agreement
A merit pool may be established from this recruitment exercise and used to fill similar positions within the Institute over the coming 18 months.

About the AIHW
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) provides reliable, regular and relevant information and statistics on Australia’s health and welfare.
We are committed to providing high quality, national data and analysis across the health, housing and community services sectors. This covers a wide range of areas, from health and welfare expenditure, hospitals, disease and injury, disability and mental health, to ageing, disadvantaged and vulnerable populations, homelessness, and Indigenous health and welfare.

The AIHW Difference
The AIHW’s APS employee census results attest to our positive and supportive workplace culture. We are an inclusive, flexible, and productive workplace where people are treated with respect and courtesy, and diverse and unique attributes are recognised and valued. Our results also show that we achieved top ten rankings in staff engagement, communication, and wellbeing scales out of 104 APS agencies.
We offer a range of benefits including:
• access to flexible working arrangements to support your work/life balance
• attractive remuneration packages including generous superannuation and leave provisions
• challenging and fulfilling work where you can use your skills and expertise
• opportunities for professional development including study assistance
We are committed to creating genuine opportunities for everyone and we welcome applications from First Nations people(s), people with disability, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse people and people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
The AIHW has offices in Canberra and Sydney and offers remote work opportunities for many roles.
For more information, visit the Benefits of working for the AIHW page of our website.

Position Summary
The Business & Technology Group (BTG) delivers the business infrastructure that supports AIHW Business in the discharge of their statistics and information responsibilities. Within the BTG, the Information Technology Operations and Platforms Unit provides the ICT infrastructure necessary to support the AIHW’s evolving and expanding business requirements as well as supporting ICT security and project initiatives.
AIHW’s rich mix of technologies, coupled with the Institutes’ dynamic and nationally significant work program, makes for a challenging and exciting work environment. The Information Technology Operations and Platforms Unit works closely together to exploit their diverse range of talents and skill sets to find new and innovative approaches to meet these challenges.
The AIHW currently has several exciting projects and work underway to enhance its ICT environment and capabilities and are seeking an experienced and passionate Database Administrator to join our team.

Under general direction you will:
• Support the installation, configuration, security, user authentication and maintenance of all SQL servers, equipment, and software related to SQL infrastructure as required
• Support and maintain corporate database systems and associated software, including monitoring, backup and recovery services
• Provide support and back up to other areas such as SharePoint administration
• Plan and execute SQL patching and upgrades
• Provide automated reporting
• Maintain clear and up-to-date system and software documentation, and procedures.
• Assist with ICT projects, support and upgrade as required.

Selection Criteria
Our ideal candidate will have the following skills and knowledge:
1. Demonstrated communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams
2. Demonstrated technical skills working within SQL Database Administration and Windows operating environments
3. Ability to work independently and to contribute to a small team including managing your own tasks and deliverables, attention to detail, prioritising and working according to planned timeframes
4. Excellent task management and organisational skills, including the demonstrated ability to prioritise and deliver high quality work within agreed timeframes or escalate issues when required
5. Demonstrated experience working with VMware, Active Directory or SharePoint will be highly regarded.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for this vacancy, you must:
• be an Australian citizen
• undergo any required pre-employment checks, including a police records check
• obtain and maintain a valid Security Clearance if required by the institute
• a probationary period of six (6) months will apply to any new engagement to the APS.

How to apply
Please submit your application online via the AIHW e-Recruit system. When applying online for the first time, you will need to register and provide a valid email address.

Your application must include:
1. A summary of your relevant skills and experience and explain why you would be the best person for the role. Your response should align with the position summary and selection criteria information above and must be no more than 750 words.
2. Your current CV and the names of two referees. Please note, late applications will not be accepted.

Reasonable Adjustment
The AIHW is committed to providing accessible, inclusive and equitable recruitment processes for all candidates. If you require a reasonable adjustment (at any stage of the recruitment process), you can note this in your application and provide details of any adjustments required. All efforts will be made to meet your requirements.
Reasonable adjustments may include but are not limited to additional interview time, being interviewed at a particular time of day, interview material printed in large font, making allowances for varying communication styles.

RecruitAbility
The AIHW is committed to supporting the employment and career development of people with disability. Our participation in APS RecruitAbility means we will progress an applicant who declares that they have disability to a further stage in the recruitment process, where they opt into RecruitAbility on the application form and meet the minimum requirements for the role.

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