• Contract: 12 month contract + extensions
• Location: Canberra – hybrid working arrangements
• Security Clearance: NV1 security clearance
• Key Skills: Microsoft SQL Server, IBM Db2 z/OS, Db2 Midrange, MongoDB, database migrations and performance optimisation

We are currenlty seeking experienced Senior Database Administrators / Infrastructure Engineers to support a major Federal Government agency in maintaining and modernising its enterprise database environments. This opportunity will see you play a critical role in complex database upgrades, migrations and performance improvements, ensuring the reliability, security and availability of essential government digital services.

Your duties will include:

• Providing specialist database administration and technical support across Microsoft SQL Server, IBM Db2 z/OS, Db2 Midrange and MongoDB environments.
• Planning and delivering complex database upgrades and migrations, with an immediate focus on MongoDB modernisation.
• Assessing existing database environments to identify compatibility issues, performance bottlenecks and operational risks.
• Optimising database performance, availability and resilience through proactive monitoring, troubleshooting and remediation.
• Maintaining data integrity, security and service continuity throughout upgrades, migrations and operational activities.
• Supporting database deployments within containerised environments and implementing appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborating with internal technical teams, documenting technical changes and transferring specialist knowledge to permanent staff.

Skills and Experience we are looking for:

• Extensive enterprise-level Microsoft SQL Server administration experience, including performance tuning, backup and recovery, high availability and security.
• Demonstrated expertise administering IBM Db2 z/OS environments, including performance monitoring, recovery, data integrity and operational support.
• Strong IBM Db2 Midrange administration experience, including database optimisation, security, backup and recovery.
• Advanced MongoDB administration capabilities, including replication, performance tuning, backup and recovery, and database migration.
• Experience managing database platforms within containerised environments, with an understanding of deployment, integration and operational risks.
• Proven ability to plan and execute complex database upgrades and migrations while minimising downtime and maintaining data consistency.
• Excellent troubleshooting, technical documentation and communication skills, with experience working collaboratively in large, complex ICT environments.

Application Process

This opportunity is suited to highly experienced database specialists who can demonstrate strong technical expertise across multiple enterprise database technologies. If you would like to apply, please contact Jaela 0480 806 146 or email jaela.smith@talentinternational.com

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• Design, optimise and support enterprise PostgreSQL databases across AWS Aurora environments
• 12-month contract + 12-month extension option
• Wollongong | Current NV1 security clearance or higher required

Join an established technology team responsible for supporting and improving enterprise database platforms that underpin critical digital services.

This is a hands-on database engineering role focused on PostgreSQL and AWS Aurora, working across database design, performance optimisation, automation and ongoing platform reliability. You’ll collaborate closely with application development, DevOps and architecture teams throughout the database delivery lifecycle.

The Role

Working within an Agile delivery environment, you’ll contribute to the design, development and ongoing support of enterprise database solutions across AWS.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing and implementing PostgreSQL database schemas, indexes, functions and triggers to support business-critical applications
• Developing and optimising SQL queries, monitoring performance and addressing database bottlenecks
• Working with software engineering teams to integrate database solutions with AWS applications, APIs and microservices
• Establishing and maintaining database backup, recovery and disaster recovery processes
• Collaborating with DevOps teams on database migrations, automated deployment pipelines and Infrastructure as Code practices

About You

We’re particularly interested in:

• Demonstrated hands-on experience with AWS RDS Aurora PostgreSQL within enterprise environments
• Extensive hands-on experience with PostgreSQL and AWS RDS Aurora within enterprise environments
• Strong database design and development skills, including schemas, indexing, SQL queries, functions and triggers
• Experience with PostgreSQL performance tuning, query optimisation, monitoring and troubleshooting
• Experience integrating database solutions with AWS cloud applications, APIs and microservices
• Strong understanding of database backup, recovery, disaster recovery and business continuity
• Experience with database migrations, CI/CD, automated deployments and Infrastructure as Code
• Ability to work collaboratively with application development, DevOps and architecture teams
• Strong communication, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience contributing to technical reviews, mentoring and continuous improvement

Why Consider the Opportunity?

This role offers the opportunity to work across the full database engineering lifecycle, from design and development through to performance optimisation, automation and ongoing platform support.

You’ll remain hands-on with PostgreSQL and AWS Aurora while working closely with broader engineering teams to improve the reliability, scalability and performance of enterprise applications.

Interested?

Click APPLY to send through your resume. If your experience aligns, I’ll be in touch to talk you through the opportunity, provide further context on the role and working environment, and discuss the submission process and next steps.

For a confidential discussion, contact Jaela Smith at Talent International on 0480 806 146 or jaela.smith@talentinternational.com.

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• 12 Month Contract – Government Agency
• CBD Location – Working from home 2 days per week
• Management of Oracle Databases

The role:

The primary purpose of the Database Administrator is the management of the organisation’s Oracle databases to ensure secure access and availability in accordance with the needs of the business.

Manage enterprise databases for business application hosting and for development and testing environments, including database design; proactive database administration; backup and recovery planning and execution

Responsibilities:

• Manage enterprise databases on Exadata appliances for business application hosting
• Manage the Oracle and SQL Server patch
• Backup databases and monitor backups so that any required restorations can be undertaken
• Provide coverage for the other team responsibilities such as Linux/Unix administration, storage administration, Oracle and WebSphere middleware administration
• Escalate unresolved issues to appropriate vendors and manage these in accordance with agreed service level agreements
• Provides advice on technical aspects of database and report development
• Monitor the market to gain knowledge and understanding of currently emerging database technologies

You will have

• Minimum of five years of experience as a Database Administrator
• Extensive Oracle Database Experience: Proven expertise with Oracle Databases on Exadata Appliances
• Strong knowledge of Oracle 19c, Data Guard, RAC, and ASM; Experience with monitoring tools e.g. Oracle Enterprise Manager
• Capable of automating database tasks using SQL, PL/SQL, and Linux shell scripting
• Demonstrated experience in the management, support, tuning and recovery of large scale databases
• Knowledge of the ITIL framework is mandatory
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

What’s in it for you

• 12 Month Contract – Government Agency
• CBD Location – Working from home 2 days per week
• Management of Oracle Databases

Please apply today to secure an interview or email Sarah at Sarah.Jordan@talentinternational.com

ESG Consultant – Climate & Sustainability Reporting

We’re seeking an experienced ESG Consultant to help an organisation strengthen its climate and sustainability reporting capability.

Working closely with the CFO and broader finance team, you’ll turn sustainability and operational data into accurate, controlled and audit-ready disclosures. This is a hands-on opportunity to shape reporting processes, improve data quality and connect climate-related risks to financial planning.

About the role

You’ll work across Finance, Sustainability, Risk, Data and Procurement to prepare for Australian mandatory climate reporting requirements, including AASB S2.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assessing reporting readiness and identifying gaps in data, systems, governance and controls.

• Building sustainability reporting processes with clear ownership, validation and audit trails.

• Improving Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions reporting, including supplier and procurement data.

• Connecting climate-related risks to financial forecasts, capital expenditure and risk management.

• Preparing documentation and supporting evidence for external assurance.

• Supporting reporting to the CFO, Audit & Risk Committee and Board.

About you

You’ll bring practical experience in ESG, sustainability or climate reporting, with strong exposure to finance and assurance. Your background may include Big 4 advisory or audit, financial reporting, finance transformation, or sustainability reporting within a large corporate or government organisation.

We’re looking for:

• Knowledge of AASB S2 and/or IFRS S2 and Australian mandatory climate reporting requirements.

• Experience with emissions reporting, climate-related financial disclosures and climate scenario analysis.

• Strong skills in ESG data collection, validation, governance and reporting controls.

• Experience preparing reporting for audit or external assurance.

• The ability to work confidently with senior finance stakeholders, auditors and operational data owners.

• A hands-on approach to turning complex requirements into practical reporting processes.

CA or CPA qualifications would be highly regarded. Experience with ESG reporting platforms, ERP/EPM systems, Power BI or sustainability data tools would also be advantageous.

Why apply?

Take ownership of meaningful reporting improvements, work directly with senior finance leaders and help build a sustainability reporting process that stands up to external scrutiny.

Apply with your CV to express your interest.

SQL Database Administrator (DBA) – NV1 Clearance

We are seeking an experienced SQL Database Administrator (DBA) to support and maintain secure enterprise database environments.

This role will suit a hands-on DBA with strong Microsoft SQL Server experience who is comfortable working within complex ICT environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain and support Microsoft SQL Server databases
• Monitor database performance, availability and capacity
• Undertake database backups, restores, patching and upgrades
• Troubleshoot database incidents and performance issues
• Support database security, access controls and compliance requirements
• Assist with database migrations, deployments and environment improvements
• Work closely with infrastructure, application and development teams

Skills & Experience

• Strong experience as a SQL Server DBA
• Experience with SQL Server administration, monitoring and performance tuning
• Strong knowledge of backup, recovery and high-availability solutions
• Experience troubleshooting complex database issues
• Understanding of database security and access management
• Experience working within enterprise or government ICT environments will be highly regarded

Mandatory Requirement

• Current Australian Government NV1 Security Clearance

Apply

If you are an experienced SQL DBA with an active NV1 clearance and are interested in hearing more about the opportunity, please apply with an updated CV.