Job Description

Senior Database Administrator
n JBS Australia – Head Office IT

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- Global Industry Leader:Be apart of one of Australia's largest food and agribusiness companies, with a strong global presence and continued growth
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- Impact at Scale:Work on critical, enterprise-wide systems in a complex environment where your expertise direct contributes to operational success
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- Career Growth & Innovation:Opportunities to lead, innovate, and continuously improve systems and processes, while developing your career within a supportive and collaborative IT environment.
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An exciting opportunity has opened within our Information Technology team at JBS Australia for an experiencedSenior Database Administrator in our Database Administration function. Reporting to the Head of Applications & Technical Development Services, this role offers the chance to work with a market leader in the food and agribusiness sector, supporting critical enterprise systems across a complex and fast-paced workplace.

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As a senior technical leader, you will be responsible for thedesign, performance, security, and availability of enterprise database platforms, while leading a team to deliver reliable, scalable, and compliant data solutions.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Lead the administration and optimisation of database platforms (MS SQL Server, Progress)
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- Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and system resilience
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- Manage and troubleshoot SQL replication and replication tools (Fivetran, Qlik Replicate, Snowflake)
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- Monitor performance, capacity, and proactively tune database environments
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- Oversee backup, recovery, and data integrity processes
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- Support cloud and hybrid database environments (Azure SQL, AWS RDS)
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- Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to deliver scalable, high-performing solutions
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- Provide technical leadership, standards, and best practice guidance across the team
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- Support system upgrades, releases, and migrations, including cloud transitions
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- Drive automation and continuous improvement through scripting and infrastructure-as-code
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About You

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- 8+ years' experience in Database Administration within enterprise environments
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- Strong expertise in SQL performance tuning, troubleshooting, and optimisation
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- Hands-on experience with database replication, high availability, and recovery models
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- Exposure to cloud database platforms (Azure, AWS) and hybrid environments
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- Solid understanding of database security and compliance requirements
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- Proven ability to lead, prioritise, and deliver in a fast-paced environment
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- Strong documentation and stakeholder engagement skills
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Why JBS?

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At JBS Australia, you'll be part of a global business that is leading the way in the agribusiness and food production industry. We offer a collaborative environment, opportunities to innovate with modern technologies, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on critical business systems.

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📌 Senior Database Administrator (Queensland)
🏢 JBS Corporate Office
📍 Queensland