Database Administrator
Profusion Group ·www.profusiongroup.com
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Company Overview
Our client is a well-established organisation with a strong technology focus and a reputation for delivering reliable, high-performing platforms that support critical business operations. Operating across modern cloud and legacy environments, they place a strong emphasis on collaboration, continuous improvement, and developing technical talent.
Role Overview This opportunity is suited to a junior to mid-level Database Administrator looking to deepen their experience across both cloud and on-premise environments. You will work closely with senior DBAs, developers, and infrastructure teams to support, maintain, and optimise databases supporting business-critical applications.
This is a 6-month contract opportunity with strong potential for extension or transition into a permanent role, offering hands-on exposure to modern database technologies and best practices.
Key Responsibilities:
We are committed to providing a supportive culture and positively contributing towards creating diverse and inclusive workplaces for our candidates & clients. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply.
Our client is a well-established organisation with a strong technology focus and a reputation for delivering reliable, high-performing platforms that support critical business operations. Operating across modern cloud and legacy environments, they place a strong emphasis on collaboration, continuous improvement, and developing technical talent.
Role Overview This opportunity is suited to a junior to mid-level Database Administrator looking to deepen their experience across both cloud and on-premise environments. You will work closely with senior DBAs, developers, and infrastructure teams to support, maintain, and optimise databases supporting business-critical applications.
This is a 6-month contract opportunity with strong potential for extension or transition into a permanent role, offering hands-on exposure to modern database technologies and best practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support administration, maintenance, and optimisation of databases across development, test, and production environments
- Assist with database design, object creation (tables, indexes), and performance tuning activities
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure data integrity and availability
- Contribute to backup, recovery, and data migration processes across cloud and on-prem platforms
- Collaborate with developers and senior DBAs to deliver robust, scalable database solutions
- Maintain documentation, standards, and support continuous improvement initiatives
- Proven experience in database administration or related technical roles
- Exposure to database platforms such as Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or similar
- Basic understanding of cloud database environments (AWS, Azure, or similar)
- Experience with database monitoring, performance tuning, and optimisation fundamentals
- Familiarity with backup and recovery processes
- Understanding of data modelling concepts and database design principles
- Exposure to Linux/Unix scripting or automation
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
- Hybrid working model (flexibility between home and office)
- Opportunity to gain hands-on experience across cloud and enterprise platforms
- Work alongside experienced senior DBAs and technical specialists
- Strong potential for contract extension or permanent placement
We are committed to providing a supportive culture and positively contributing towards creating diverse and inclusive workplaces for our candidates & clients. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply.
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Who is hiring for the Database Administrator role?
Profusion Group is hiring for the Database Administrator position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Database Administrator job located?
The Database Administrator role with Profusion Group is based in Melbourne, VIC, AU.
Is the Database Administrator role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Profusion Group.
What experience level is the Database Administrator role?
The Database Administrator position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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