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Senior Database Administrator

• Office of Corporate Services
• Perth, Western Australia
• Permanent Full Time

Date posted: 9/3/2026

• Continuing (permanent) role, Full-time, Bentley Campus
• On-campus amenities including a gym, medical centre, and childcare facilities
• Generous leave entitlements and Hybrid working

Job Reference: 1417590

This full-time, permanent role attracts a salary of $138,681 - $146,497 per annum (G09) plus 17% superannuation.

About the Role

Curtin University is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Database Administrator to join our Digital & Technology Solutions team. This is a key technical leadership role responsible for ensuring the availability, performance, security and future capacity of Curtin’s enterprise database platforms and services.

As a senior specialist within IT Operations, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the University’s mission by delivering world-class ICT infrastructure, mentoring colleagues, and contributing to major technology initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership in the design, implementation and optimisation of enterprise database platforms, with a strong focus on Microsoft SQL Server and related technologies.
• Ensure high availability, performance and service continuity of centrally managed databases through proactive monitoring, tuning and fault resolution.
• Lead capacity planning, disaster recovery and service continuity initiatives.
• Mentor and guide other technical staff, sharing expertise and promoting best practice.
• Contribute to major ICT projects and the evaluation of new and emerging technologies.
• Work closely with stakeholders across the University and external vendors to deliver reliable, secure and scalable services.

Who we are looking for:

• A relevant degree (or equivalent combination of education and extensive experience).
• Demonstrated expertise in enterprise-class Microsoft SQL Server environments in large-scale production settings.
• Strong experience in high availability, performance tuning, capacity management and service continuity planning.
• Proven ability to provide technical leadership and mentor team members.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• A strong customer-focus and the ability to build collaborative relationships.

Desirable experience includes cloud or virtualised environments, Oracle and Linux administration, and relevant professional certifications.

Role Requirements:

1. As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered 
2. Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction   

Digital & Technology Solutions (DTS)

Our Digital & Technology Solutions (DTS) team are harnessing the power of leading platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft, and ServiceNow to deliver cutting-edge digital experiences for our students and staff. This is an opportunity to be at the forefront of shaping the future of education while safeguarding against potential risks, ensuring the seamless integration of cutting-edge technologies into our strategic vision.

If you enjoy technology, transformation, continual innovation, and change, we extend a warm invitation for you to join our forward-thinking team. Be a driving force in our journey of evolution at Curtin University!

About Curtin University

We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You:

This full-time, permanent role attracts a salary of $138,681 - $146,497 per annum (G09) plus 17% superannuation.

• Up to 17% superannuation, plus a variety of salary packaging options.
• Parental leave (26 weeks for the primary caregiver), personal leave (14 days) and annual leave (20 days)
• Enjoy 12 Public Holidays each year (including Easter Tuesday!), and 2 extra University Days over the Christmas/New Year Period (see EBA 51.1 and 51.9). 
• Breastfeeding facilities and campus-based childcare (where priority of placement is given to Curtin staff and students)
• Flexible work arrangements including return to work provisions
• On-campus medical centre

Enjoy flexible hybrid working, supporting work–life balance while staying connected to the team.

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

Join us!

Please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents: 

• Updated Resume
• Cover Letter addressing the criteria noted above

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on CurtinCareers@curtin.edu.au or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close: 8.30pm (AWST), 23 March 2026

Late applications or applications received via email will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.