Database Administrator

Glencore Coal; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Annual short-term bonus

Competitive mining industry salary

Job summary

Glencore is recruiting a Database Administrator in Newcastle, NSW to manage SQL Server environments, optimise performance, ensure availability and enforce security standards. You will work with IT and business teams on design, backups, disaster recovery, and documentation across on‑premises and cloud contexts.

The role requires strong analytical skills, proactive problem solving, and collaboration to improve database reliability and efficiency in a fast‑paced mining‑industry environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience administering Microsoft SQL Server environments in a production setting.
• Strong understanding of database performance tuning, monitoring, and optimisation.
• Experience implementing backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Knowledge of database security practices and compliance requirements.
• Experience working with cloud or hybrid infrastructure environments, and/or SAP HANA will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and maintain SQL Server databases to ensure optimal performance, availability, and security.
• Manage database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes to safeguard business-critical data.
• Collaborate with applications and infrastructure teams to optimise database design, queries, and system performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database and infrastructure-related performance issues.
• Implement and maintain database security standards in line with organisational policies and industry best practices.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement including automation, capacity planning, and database platform optimisation across on-premises, private cloud, and Infrastructure/Platform as a Service environment.
• Maintain clear and accurate documentation of database environments, configurations, and operational procedures.

Skills

SQL Server administration

Performance tuning

Backup & disaster recovery

Security practices

Cloud/hybrid infrastructure

Education

Tertiary IT/CS qualification

Tools

SAP HANA

SQL Server tools

Job description

Advancing careers. Advancing everyday life.

Glencore is committed to providing an environment that adheres to the Respect at Work Legislation.

Reporting to the Data & Automation Team Leader, the Database Administrator will play a key role in supporting business operations through the management, optimisation, and security of enterprise database systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and maintain SQL Server databases to ensure optimal performance, availability, and security.
• Manage database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes to safeguard business-critical data.
• Collaborate with applications and infrastructure teams to optimise database design, queries, and system performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database and infrastructure-related performance issues.
• Implement and maintain database security standards in line with organisational policies and industry best practices.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement including automation, capacity planning, and database platform optimisation across on-premises, private cloud, and Infrastructure/Platform as a Service environment.
• Maintain clear and accurate documentation of database environments, configurations, and operational procedures.

What We Are Looking Fo\"r

We are seeking a motivated and solutions-focused professional with strong technical expertise and the ability to work collaboratively across IT and business teams. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to improving database reliability, performance, and security.

Qualifications and Skill's

• Proven experience administering Microsoft SQL Server environments in a production setting
• Strong understanding of database performance tuning, monitoring, and optimisation
• Experience implementing backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies
• Knowledge of database security practices and compliance requirements
• Experience working with cloud or hybrid infrastructure environments, and/or SAP HANA will be highly regarded
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with applications and infrastructure teams
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline (or equivalent industry experience)

In Return, Here Are Just Some of the Benefits We Offer

Direct employment with Glencore – we are a responsible miner of coal with a strong track record of operational excellence

Highly competitive mining industry salary

Annual short-term performance bonus

5 weeks annual leave per year

Glencore provides unrivalled career and development prospects, great communities and the opportunity to work with leaders in your field.