Job Description
About our Client
n They are a mission-driven technology organisation delivering secure, scalable data solutions across highly regulated and critical environments. Their work supports complex, high-impact programs spanning government, defence-aligned initiatives, healthcare, and commercial sectors.
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As a growing and innovative business, they pride themselves on building high-performing teams that value ownership, curiosity, trust, and technical excellence. This is an opportunity to join an organisation where your work directly contributes to systems that matter.
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About the Role
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The Database Administratorwill play a critical role in ensuring the stability, performance, and security of enterprise database environments supporting mission-critical systems. This is a hands-on technical position focused on managing PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases within secure, compliance-driven environments.
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You will work closely with technical and development teams to optimise performance, maintain data integrity, and support complex operational requirements.
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Key Responsibilities
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Database Administration
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Maintain and administer database systems, including PostgreSQL and MongoDB
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Monitor database performance and optimise queries, indexes, and configurations
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Perform database backups, recovery procedures, and disaster recovery planning
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Maintain database security policies, access controls, and compliance standards
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Plan and execute database upgrades, patches, and migrations
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Troubleshoot database issues and provide technical support to development teams
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Create and maintain database documentation and schemas
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Database Administrator - Canberra
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About our Client
n They are a mission-driven technology organisation delivering secure, scalable data solutions across highly regulated and critical environments. Their work supports complex,



high-impact programs spanning government, defence-aligned initiatives, healthcare, and commercial sectors.
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As a growing and innovative business, they pride themselves on building high-performing teams that value ownership, curiosity, trust, and technical excellence. This is an opportunity to join an organisation where your work directly contributes to systems that matter.
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About the Role
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The Database Administratorwill play a critical role in ensuring the stability, performance, and security of enterprise database environments supporting mission-critical systems. This is a hands-on technical position focused on managing PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases within secure, compliance-driven environments.
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You will work closely with technical and development teams to optimise performance, maintain data integrity, and support complex operational requirements.
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Key Responsibilities
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Database Administration
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Maintain and administer database systems, including PostgreSQL and MongoDB
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Monitor database performance and optimise queries, indexes, and configurations
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Perform database backups, recovery procedures, and disaster recovery planning
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Maintain database security policies, access controls, and compliance standards
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Plan and execute database upgrades, patches, and migrations
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Troubleshoot database issues and provide technical support to development teams
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Create and maintain database documentation and schemas
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About You
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You are a proactive,



technically strong Database Administrator who enjoys working in secure, structured environments and taking ownership of complex systems.
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Required Skills & Experience
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience
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5+ years' experience in database administration
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Strong expertise in PostgreSQL
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Experience working with MongoDBor other NoSQL databases
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Solid understanding of backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies
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Experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, Python, or SQL
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Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
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Willingness to travel within Australia to customer or partner locations, including secure sites
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Australian citizenship with an AGSVA NV2 security clearance
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Desirable Experience
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Relevant database or infrastructure certifications
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Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
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Familiarity with containerisation technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
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Experience using monitoring tools such as Splunk
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Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
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Technical Environment
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Databases:PostgreSQL,
MongoDB
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Scripting:PowerShell,
Bash, Python, SQL
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Tools:Compass, DBeaver
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Advantages
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Competitive salary based on experience and capability
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Annual performance bonus
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Private health insurance allowance
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Health and wellbeing allowance
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Salary sacrifice and packaging options
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Additional annual leave (up to 5 weeks per year)
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Leave entitlements aligned with National Employment Standards
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Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks.
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📌 Database Engineer (Canberra)
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