Database Administrator

State Government of Victoria, Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) in Melbourne’s East precinct seeks a Database Administrator to deliver robust database services for VCE, VET, VPC and NAPLAN.

The role supports bespoke applications, requires Oracle and SQL Server expertise on Windows, and includes on-call duties during peak periods. Fixed-term to 1 March 2027 with full-time hours and flexible work conditions.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in database administration of Oracle and SQL Server databases on a Windows platform.
• Experience in writing SQL programs to perform database administration, data manipulation and reporting tasks.
• Desirable: Embedded SQL in other languages (e.g., ASP.NET, Uniface, ColdFusion) and diagnosing performance issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide database administration services for VCAA applications.
• Support bespoke applications used to deliver VCE, VET, VPC and NAPLAN.
• Offer on-call support during critical processing periods (mid-September to mid-December).

Skills

Oracle DB

SQL Server

Windows

SQL scripting

Tools

ASP.NET

Uniface

ColdFusion

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/DE/VCAA/1948752

A Database Administrator role is available with the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority from as soon as possible to 01/03/2027.

The purpose of this role is to provide Database Administration services for the VCAA. The role is critical in the ongoing support of bespoke business applications that are used for the delivery of VCE, VET, VPC and NAPLAN.

The VCAA is a statutory body responsible to the Victorian Minister for Education, serving both government and non-government schools. We provide high quality curriculum, assessment and reporting for all Victorian student's birth to 18 years.

An exciting opportunity exists to join the Corporate Services Division in the Assessment Applications Unit for a fixed-term position.

• Salary: $100,894- $114,476 (Plus Superannuation of 12%)
• Fixed term until 1st March 2027
• Usual hours of work: Full time (flexible work conditions are available)
• Usual work location: East Melbourne

About the Unit

The Assessment Applications unit is responsible for the ongoing development, support and maintenance of critical bespoke applications that are used to deliver the Victorian Certificate of Education, Vocational Education and Training, Victorian Pathways Certificate and National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy.

Role Purpose

A Database Administrator role is available with the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority from as soon as possible to 01/03/2027.

The purpose of this role is to provide Database Administration services for the VCAA. The role is critical in the ongoing support of bespoke business applications that are used for the delivery of VCE, VET, VPC and NAPLAN.

This role provides specialist advice and support for database related activities within the VCAA. VCAA use both Oracle and SQL Server databases. Skills in managing both are required.

Providing on call support during critical business processing periods (mid-September to mid-December) is a requirement of this position. The work is shared with other members of the Database Administration team.

Attributes

• You are driven, enthusiastic and set high standards in your work performance.
• You are a collaborative team player with a “can do” attitude.
• You have a willingness to learn and ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• You have solid spoken and written communication skills in writing emails, letters and reports.
• You are a strong problem solver; you identify and provide workable solutions.
• You are a highly organised and professional person.

Qualifications and Experience

• Required: Extensive experience in database administration of Oracle and SQL Server databases on a Windows platform.
• Required: Experience in writing SQL programs to perform database administration, data manipulation and reporting tasks.
• Desired: Experience in the use of embedded SQL in other languages (such as ASP.NET (C#), Uniface, ColdFusion) is an advantage. In particular, regarding diagnosing issues like poor performance in in-house developed applications that interact with the databases
• Desirable: Strong understanding of the VCE Senior Secondary education system – VCE, VPC, VET

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.

The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.

Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au .

For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Leon Troeth – Manager, Assessment Applications via [phone] or [e-mail] .

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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Applications close 11:59pm on 6th October 2026

Applications close Tuesday 6 October 2026 at 11.59pm