Database Administrator

Centorrino Technologies; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Training and development opportunities

IT equipment supplied

Job summary

Centorrino Technologies is seeking a hands-on Database Administrator (DBA) for a 3-month on-site contract in Melbourne, VIC. You will manage SQL Server environments across production and non-production, focusing on performance, backups, recovery, upgrades, and incident resolution.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years DBA experience, strong SQL Server administration skills, experience with monitoring, maintenance, and migrations, and excellent communication with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in a DBA or database-focused role.
• Strong hands-on Microsoft SQL Server administration experience.
• Experience supporting enterprise production and non-production environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide SQL Server administration and operational support across production and non-production environments.
• Monitor database performance, capacity and overall health, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
• Manage database backup, restore and recovery processes, including disaster recovery testing.
• Plan and execute database upgrades, migrations and approved changes.

Skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

Veeam

Job description

At Centorrino Technologies (CT), we're more than just tech-we're a community that goes beyond expectations. We've been recognised as a Great Place to Work in 2024-2025 and one of the Best Places to Work Medium & Large Size in Australia for 2025, with an outstanding eNPS score of 68. And we're not stopping there. We're looking for an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to join our team on a 3-month contract based on-site in Melbourne, VIC. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on DBA with strong SQL Server experience who enjoys working across database operations, performance, troubleshooting, upgrades and project support.

What You'll Do

• Provide SQL Server administration and operational support across production and non-production environments.
• Monitor database performance, capacity and overall health, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
• Manage database backup, restore and recovery processes, including disaster recovery testing.
• Monitor SQL Agent jobs, database services and routine maintenance activities.
• Plan and execute database upgrades, migrations and approved changes.
• Apply SQL Server patches, cumulative updates and security fixes.
• Support application and project teams with database deployments, troubleshooting and technical advice.
• Support monthly operating system patching and validate database services following maintenance.
• Assist with incident resolution through established service management processes.
• Maintain database documentation and ensure operational, security and governance requirements are met.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application support, project teams and external vendors.
• Assist with broader infrastructure and operational activities as required.

What You'll Bring

• 3-5 years' experience in a DBA or similar database-focused role.
• Strong hands-on Microsoft SQL Server administration experience.
• Experience supporting enterprise production and non-production environments.
• Strong knowledge of database monitoring, performance tuning and troubleshooting.
• Experience with database backup, restore and recovery processes.
• Experience with SQL Server patching, upgrades and migrations.
• Knowledge of SQL Agent jobs, database maintenance and health checks.
• Exposure to Veeam and disaster recovery processes would be highly regarded.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage incidents and competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively across infrastructure, application and project teams.
• A proactive approach, with a focus on maintaining secure, stable and high-performing database environments.
• Australian-based candidates preferred.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Our company is more than just a workplace, it's a hub of inspiration and creativity where employees love to work! Here's why:

• Hybrid working with team anchor days to support collaboration.
• Extensive training and development opportunities that enable continual growth as part of your career planning.
• Extensive discounts and benefits to maximise your money.
• A choice of your IT equipment to maximise your success and access to cost-price tech for your personal needs.
• Fun team events to celebrate achievements and connect with colleagues outside work as part of our engaging culture.
• CT celebrates diversity and enables every voice to be heard as we drive to create the world we want.

Note: A valid Vulnerable People / Working with Children Check (WWCC) and Police Check are required.