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Senior Database Administrator Fed Gov 12 mos + 24 mos Extension

CompuTracts Pty Ltd (Business Name: Connect One Recruitment)Canberra, Australian Capital Territory🇦🇺Australia

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeFull Time
Work modeHybrid
LocationCanberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
MongoDBSQLSQL Server

Job description

Contract CompuTracts Pty Ltd (Business Name: Connect One Recruitment) Australia

Posted On 13/10/2026

Job Information

Job Opening ID 2387

Government/Military

As per market standards

City Canberra

2600

State/Province Australian Capital Territory

Job Description

Australian Federal Government agency

Must have NV1 Clearance

Our client is an Australian Federal Government agency seeking an experienced SQL Database Administrators t o join their team in either QLD, ACT, VIC, SA .

Role summary

TheSQL Database Administrators will pr ovide specialist technical support across SQL Server, Db2 z/OS, Db2 Midrange and MongoDB platforms, with an immediate focus on MongoDB upgrades and migrations. The role will involve database performance optimisation, risk management, data integrity and service continuity.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Administer and support SQL Server, Db2 z/OS, Db2 Midrange and MongoDB database platforms, including performance tuning, backup, recovery, security and operational support.
  • Plan, validate and implement database upgrades and migrations, with a focus on MongoDB, while maintaining data integrity, availability and service continuity.
  • Assess technical risks, troubleshoot database issues, document changes and procedures, and collaborate with technical teams to support platform resilience and knowledge transfer.

Selection Criteria:

  • Demonstrated expert-level administration experience across Microsoft SQL Server, IBM Db2 z/OS, IBM Db2 Midrange and MongoDB in enterprise environments.
  • Experience supporting databases in containerised environments and managing risks associated with upgrades, migrations, deployment and operations.
  • Ability to plan and implement controlled database upgrades and migrations, maintain data integrity and service availability, and provide technical documentation and knowledge transfer.

On offer is a 12 month contract with a highly sought-after Australian Federal Government agency, with a highly competitive hourly rate.

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