Database Administrator

Telstra

We're seeking an experienced

Database Administrator to join a small, highly technical team supporting critical government environments. In this role, you'll be responsible for maintaining, optimising and supporting SQL and Oracle databases that underpin key applications and services.

You'll work in a collaborative operations environment where flexibility, technical expertise and problem-solving are highly valued.

Ideally, you'll be based in Canberra, but we can consider experienced DBA's to be based in Sydney, also. Y ou'll also be required to p articipate in a 24/7 on-call roster (approx. 1 in 10 weeks)

There's workplace flexibility in this role; you can WFH, on-site or a mixture of both, depending on what suits you and your commitments. A minimum Active NV1 clearance is essential to be considered for this role, and you must be able to participate in an on-call roster, approximately one in every ten weeks.

What we offer

Performance-related pay
16 weeks paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers
Purchased annual leave scheme
Access to thousands of learning programs so you can level-up
Additional Telstra day off for you to spend as you like
Additional 30% off Telstra products and services

What you'll do

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About you

Candidates must hold an active current Defence clearance to be considered (Minimum NV1).

Database Administrator (DBA)

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Please ensure an up-to-date CV is attached, to be considered.