Database Analyst

Smartgroup Corporation; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Leave

Free lunch every week

Up to 20 weeks Paid Parental Leave

Make a Difference Days

Salary packaging and novated leasing

Free flu vaccinations

Employee Share Plan

Job summary

Smartgroup Corporation is seeking an experienced Database Analyst to optimise data platforms, manage database environments, and support cloud transformation initiatives within the IT Infrastructure team. You will focus on reliability, performance, and scalable data solutions across on‑premises and Azure cloud environments.

The role requires 5+ years in database administration, strong T-SQL and SQL Server skills, and experience with Azure SQL Managed Instance, Synapse, and ETL/ESB patterns.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in Database Administration with 5+ years in a similar role.
• Advanced T-SQL and SQL Server administration expertise.
• Experience with high availability and DR technologies (Always On, replication, backup/recovery).
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft data technologies (SQL Server, SSRS, SSIS, Power BI).
• Experience with cloud-based databases, especially Azure SQL Managed Instance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage internal/external data feeds for reliability.
• Administer and maintain database platforms and schemas for secure data access.
• Provide performance tuning, automation, and scripting recommendations.
• Plan system upgrades and improvements to boost service continuity.
• Develop implementation plans, scripts, and testing for reliability.
• Collaborate with vendors/stakeholders to minimise downtime and improve platforms.

Skills

T-SQL

SQL Server

Always On

Replication

Backup & Recovery

SSRS

SSIS

Power BI

Azure SQL MI

Azure Data Factory

Azure Synapse

ETL

ESB

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Microsoft certifications

Tools

Azure SQL Managed Instance

Azure Data Factory

Azure Synapse Analytics

Power BI

Job description

Look forward to working with Australia's leading and most trusted provider of Employee Management Services, making the benefits of salary packaging, novated leasing, and fleet management readily available to employers and their employees.

Working at Smartgroup offers more than a job. It is a dynamic workplace that matches the enthusiasm for the work you do and ambition for an exciting fast-paced career. We have all been hired for a purpose and a reason.

Every day you will be part of a team that helps support fellow Australians - many working in essential services, corporates, government, and not-for-profits - to take home more money in their pay packets.

Are you an experienced Database Analyst who enjoys optimising critical data platforms and helping organisations get the most from their data? Join our Infrastructure team and play a key role in supporting, modernising and enhancing enterprise database environments that underpin business operations across the organisation.

Working within our IT function, you'll be responsible for managing database platforms, improving performance, supporting business-as-usual operations, and contributing to ongoing data platform maturity and cloud transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Monitor and manage internal and external data feeds to ensure reliable data availability.

Administer and maintain database platforms and associated schemas to support secure, efficient access to organisational data.

Provide database performance tuning, automation, scripting and best practice recommendations.

Plan and implement system upgrades and enhancements to improve service continuity and user experience.

Develop implementation plans, custom scripts and testing procedures to support operational reliability.

Partner with vendors and stakeholders to resolve incidents, minimise downtime and support ongoing platform improvements.

Skills and experience:

You’ll bring:

Demonstrated experience in Database Administration, ideally with 5+ years in a similar role.

Advanced T‑SQL skills and strong SQL Server administration expertise.

Experience with SQL Server high availability and disaster recovery technologies, including Always On Availability Groups, replication, backup and recovery.

Strong knowledge of Microsoft data technologies, including SQL Server, SSRS, SSIS and Power BI.

Experience working with cloud‑based database solutions, particularly Microsoft Azure SQL Managed Instance environments.

Exposure to Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics and modern data integration practices, including ETL and ESB frameworks.

Qualifications

Tertiary qualification in Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

Microsoft certifications will be highly regarded.

Location: Melbourne/Sydney

What's in it for you?

Smart team members enjoy a range of benefits designed to support flexibility, wellbeing, reward, and growth:

• Smart Leave, an additional week of leave each year
• Free lunch every week
• Up to 20 weeks Paid Parental Leave with superannuation contributions and a Return‑to‑Work Bonus
• Make a Difference Days - paid days off to volunteer for the community and environment
• Salary packaging and novated leasing benefits (of course!)
• Free flu vaccinations
• Employee Share Plan

Grow with Purpose

At Smart, we’re driven by purpose and performance. We support individual and team growth via varied learning opportunities, open communication, and leaders who work to get the basics right - quality and regular one to ones, clear goals and success metrics, and growth conversations.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Everyone belongs and is welcome at Smart. We welcome people from diverse backgrounds to join our team, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disability, people who identify as LGBTQ+, all gender identities, and people of any socioeconomic status, age, race, national origin or ethnicity.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion is reflected in the external recognition we’ve received, including being named:

• WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality since 2019
• DCA Inclusive Employer 2025 - 2026
• Silver Employer on the Australian Workplace Equality Index

We’re also members of the Reconciliation Action Plan network, with a RAP at Innovate level.

Please note: all successful candidates will be required to complete background checks including a police clearance prior to confirmation of employment. Candidates must have unlimited Australian work rights to be considered for this role.