Junior Oracle DBA

Junior Oracle DBA

Melbourne, Australia Posted on 08/04/2026

Join our talented team as a Junior Oracle Database Administrator!

This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring database professional to gain hands-on experience supporting enterprise Oracle database environments while working alongside senior database administrators and infrastructure specialists.

You'll enjoy a flexible, forward-thinking environment backed by a seasoned, supportive team that values initiative and delivers diverse, challenging work.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the administration and maintenance of Oracle Database environments.
• Monitor database health, performance, and availability using database monitoring tools.
• Support database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes.
• Assist with database installations, upgrades, patching, and configuration activities.
• Help troubleshoot database-related incidents and performance issues.
• Monitor storage utilization and database growth trends.
• Execute routine database maintenance tasks and health checks.
• Support user account management, security configurations, and access control requests.
• Assist in implementing database security and compliance requirements.
• Work with application, infrastructure, and support teams to resolve database-related issues.
• Prepare and maintain database documentation, procedures, and operational run books.
• Participate in change, incident, and problem management activities.
• Support data migration, refresh, and testing activities across environments.
• Develop basic SQL queries and scripts to assist with administration and reporting tasks.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of Oracle Database administration concepts.
• Knowledge of Oracle Database 12c, 19c, or later versions.
• Experience with SQL and PL/SQL fundamentals.
• Understanding of database backup and recovery concepts.
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix and Windows server environments.
• Basic knowledge of database performance monitoring and tuning.
• Understanding of database security principles and user management.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Highly competitive daily rate
• Hybrid work environment
• Flat, non-hierarchical structure
• Highly experienced, supportive team

Work rights:

Full Australian working rights are mandatory for consideration. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.