Database Analyst/Administrator - Education Applications

Centorrino Technologies Pty Ltd.; Coffs Harbour; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Training and development

Employee discounts

IT equipment of your choice

Team events

Job summary

Centorrino Technologies Pty Ltd. seeks a Data Engineer to join the Data team in Melbourne. The role focuses on maintaining and securing enterprise databases used across education platforms such as TASS, Synergetic, Schoolbox, Edval, Canvas, and more.

You will optimize performance, manage backups and DR, integrate systems with vendors, and support BI reporting with Power BI and SSRS while ensuring privacy and compliance standards across the education sector.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Data Engineer or Analyst.
• Strong SQL and database performance tuning skills.
• Experience with education systems and reporting tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize enterprise databases (SQL Server/MySQL).
• Configure backups, replication, and disaster recovery.
• Support BI tools including Power BI/SSRS and data pipelines.

Skills

Databases

Data warehousing

SQL performance

Communication

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

MySQL

SSRS

SSIS

SSMS

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

Join Centorrino Technologies: Innovate, Grow, and Thrive with Us!

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 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 on a mission to redefine the customer experience, and we need a passionate Data Engineer to join our Data team in Melbourne.

The Database Analyst is responsible for the maintenance, performance, integrity, and security of enterprise databases used across education environments. This includes supporting education-specific platforms (e.g., TASS, Synergetic, Schoolbox, Edval, Canvas) You will ensure the availability of data to end users while implementing policies and procedures for database governance, optimisation, and disaster recovery.

This role involves working closely with internal teams, clients, and vendors to provide database support, ensure system integrations, and drive performance improvements in line with best practices and regulatory requirements (e.g., privacy and data sovereignty standards).

What you'll do:

• Administer, monitor and maintain databases (Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL) to ensure performance, reliability and availability.
• Configure and manage backups, replication and disaster recovery strategies.
• Perform database upgrades, patching and migrations, and optimise performance through query tuning and effective indexing.
• Provide database support for key education systems including TASS, Synergetic, Schoolbox, Edval, Clipboard, EnrolHQ, SEQTA and Canvas.
• Collaborate with application vendors to troubleshoot integration and performance issues.
• Support business intelligence platforms, including Power BI and SSRS reporting services.
• Implement and manage access controls and audit logging in line with privacy and compliance requirements.
• Monitor for vulnerabilities and apply patches to safeguard data integrity.
• Work closely with developers, analysts and infrastructure teams to deliver reliable solutions.
• Document configurations, changes and maintenance activities, and maintain data dictionaries and ER diagrams.
• Contribute to strategic planning for database and application lifecycles.

What you'll bring:

• Experience in a similar Data Engineer or Analyst role.
• Strong experience with:
  • Microsoft SQL Server (2014+)
  • SAP Crystal Reports
  • SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
  • SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
  • SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
  • MySQL (desirable)
• Experience managing and supporting:
  • Education Systems (TASS, Synergetic, Edval)
  • PowerShell scripting and automation for maintenance tasks.
  • Understanding of data privacy and security requirements in the education sector.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information to IT and non-IT stakeholders.
  • Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and a commitment to meeting tight deadlines.
  • Ability to manage ambiguity and adapt to a rapidly changing business environment to prioritise accordingly.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, intellectual rigour and curiosity, and ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Why you'll Love Working Here:

• Hybrid working (for majority of our roles) 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.