Database Administrator
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Job Summary
- Be part of a forward-thinking university embracing cutting-edge technology to shape the future of education and research.
- Take ownership of critical systems and influence architectural decisions in a collaborative innovation-driven environment.
- Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 9 months.
- Base salary range: $116262 $127078 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.
About the area
UWA is making significant investments in the Information and Technology Services to enable its strategic direction and goals. UWA is also looking to utilise technology advancements to expand its services and create new and innovative teaching and research models.
Robust flexible integrated and agile enterprise architecture information and technology services are vital to enabling the university strategic objectives.
About the opportunity
- Manage the performance integrity and security of the Universitys databases.
- Ensure that database performance is not hindered and performance standards adhere to service level agreements set with the University.
- Be responsible for the environment set up and administration for application database and web servers.
About you
- Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent competency.
- Thorough knowledge of database and web technical architectures and integration techniques (particularly SQL Server MySQL Oracle WebLogic IIS etc.).
- Substantial experience in recommending planning and executing database/web architecture changes to support implementations and upgrades.
- Demonstrated experience in developing operational standards.
- Demonstrated expertise in Linux and Windows OS platforms and cloud services including OS commands and scripting.
Note: A current National Police Clearance Certificate will be required by the successful applicant.
Position description: PD Database Administrator
To learn more about this opportunity please contact Martin Maliti at
How to apply
Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.
Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Wednesday 12 November 2025
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
About the University
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record vibrant campus and working environments there is no better time to join Western Australias top university.
Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA celebrates diversity and is committed to fostering inclusion and belonging. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds who will enrich the diversity of our team. The University supports flexible working arrangements and provides generous parental leave provisions to help our people balance work and life.
If you require any reasonable adjustments we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.
If you have queries relating to your application please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively please contact the Talent team at with details of your query. To enable a quick response please include the 6-digit job reference number.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Databases
- Disaster Recovery
- SQL
- High Availability
- Microsoft SQL Server
- ssrs
- Database Design
- Performance Tuning
- SSIS
- Database Administration
- Sybase
- Oracle
