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The Opportunity

• Supportive, rewarding, inclusive and truly flexible environment.
• Innovative and collaborative workplace with fantastic flexibility
• Join CSIRO - Australia's premier research organisation

The Web & Database Hosting team within CSIRO IM&T Enterprise Platforms group provides general and versatile hosting solutions for both science research web applications and enterprise systems, and the team manages the technical complexities and life cycles of the web platforms to strive for a smooth and secure hosting experience for clients.

The Database Administrator, as part of the database team, is responsible for the database provisioning and ongoing support, providing technical advice relating to the database enquiries, and managing the operation and security of the environments. They understand the capabilities and security characteristics of key databases, and apply that knowledge diligently in daily job, and actively contribute to ongoing service improvement and development within the team.

Primarily, the role is responsible for the efficient and effective database administration of the PostgreSQL Database environment but will also be involved in the support of:

• MongoDB
• MySQL/MariaDB
• Oracle

Your duties will include:

• Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain databases (lifecycle management)
• Undertake database performance analysis, corrective action, proactive tuning, maintenance, and administration across the entire database infrastructure
• Produce and maintain systems technical documentation
• Initiate change in accordance with IM&T’s Change Management protocol
• Develop and/or enhance standards, procedures, and guidelines
• Contribute to the development of the group’s service standards, procedures, and service improvements.
• Participate in service restoration including disaster recovery activities as required.

Location: St Lucia QLD, Black Mountain ACT, Clayton VIC, Lindfield NSW, Adelaide SA

Salary: AU$89,680- AU$101,459 plus up to 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Indefinite

Reference: 93520

To be considered you will need:

Essential

1. Relevant Tertiary qualifications in IT or equivalent relevant work experience
2. Demonstrated Database Administration experience with PostgreSQL Server;
3. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in scripting in the Linux environments (such as Bash, Python or SQL) and working knowledge of SQL.
4. Demonstrated Database Administration experience in one of the following databases:
   • MongoDB
   • MySQL / MariaDB
   • Oracle DB
5. Demonstrated ability to assess, analyse and resolve complex issues.
6. Effective written and oral communication skills developed through client engagement, networking, and product development.
7. Demonstrated ability to coordinate work and contribute effectively to projects/service delivery.
8. The ability to work effectively as part of a team and carry out tasks under general direction.

Desirable

1. Knowledge of and experience with the technical support of hosting commercial or bespoke products in a Linux or Windows environment.
2. Knowledge of and experience with: A database monitoring tool; Virtualisation (i.e. VMware vSphere; Agile practices, including the use of JIRA and Confluence.
3. A configuration and automation tool (i.e. Puppet, Ansible)

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens Only

Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the NV1 level.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish.

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact.

CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.

CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs, whether we are undertaking research, engaging with the public or nurturing future scientists in person or online. Source – CSIRO Child Safe policy 2023

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to Apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications Close

Sunday 30th of July 11:00pm AEST (unless filled sooner)

Shortlisting for this role will take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate has been appointed,

Please consider applying as soon as possible.