SQL Database Administrator

Sime; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Health & Wellbeing Support

High-Performing Culture

Employee Benefits

Job summary

Hastings Deering in Archerfield, Queensland, Australia is seeking a Senior SQL Database Administrator for a 2 year fixed term full-time role. You will maintain and optimise Microsoft SQL Server environments, ensuring performance, security and high availability in support of critical business applications.

The role reports to the Enterprise Applications Platform Manager and involves collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners to deliver reliable, scalable database solutions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ SQL Database Administration in an enterprise.
• Strong knowledge of MS SQL Server, high availability and Always On.
• Proficient SQL scripting for complex data structures.
• Experience designing and supporting database architectures.
• Knowledge of backup, DR and BC practices.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience translating technical concepts for stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain and optimise Microsoft SQL Server environments for performance and availability.
• Monitor database health, troubleshoot issues and perform performance tuning.
• Develop and maintain backup, DR and BC solutions.
• Support projects with design, implementation, migration and integration activities.
• Ensure data security, integrity and governance.
• Provide Level 3 support and manage external vendors.
• Conduct database testing and drive continuous improvement.
• Identify optimisation opportunities and support enterprise architecture.

Skills

Microsoft SQL Server

Always On Availability Groups

SQL scripting

Database architecture design

Backup, DR, BC

Security, governance

Stakeholder collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Tools

Commvault backup solutions

Job description

26d ago , from Sime Darby Holdings Berhad

Take your next step with Hastings Deering - where your expertise powers critical business systems.

We are seeking an experienced Senior SQL Database Administrator to join our Information Technology team on a 2 year fixed term full-time basis, based in our Archerfield office.

Reporting to the Enterprise Applications Platform Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the stability, performance, security and availability of Hastings Deering's Microsoft SQL environment. This role is responsible for the administration, optimisation and continuous improvement of SQL database platforms that support critical business applications across the organisation.

Working closely with internal stakeholders, project teams and external partners, you will provide expert technical guidance while helping to deliver reliable, scalable and high-performing database solutions that support business outcomes.

What you'll be doing:

• Administer, maintain and optimise Microsoft SQL Server environments to ensure performance, reliability and high availability.
• Monitor database health, troubleshoot issues and perform performance tuning.
• Develop and maintain backup, disaster recovery and business continuity solutions.
• Support projects with database design, implementation, migration and integration activities.
• Ensure data security, integrity, governance and best-practice database management.
• Provide Level 3 support and manage external vendors where required.
• Conduct database testing and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify optimisation opportunities and support enterprise architecture and platform governance.

What you'll need:

A successful teammate will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in SQL Database Administration within an enterprise environment.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, including high availability solutions and Always On Availability Groups.
• Strong SQL scripting to be able to work through complex data structures
• Experience designing, implementing and supporting database architectures and data management solutions.
• Knowledge of backup, disaster recovery and business continuity practices.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with a broad range of stakeholders and translating technical concepts into business outcomes.
• Microsoft SQL certifications highly regarded.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Desirable, but not essential:

• Experience supporting Microsoft Dynamics AX environments.
• Experience with Commvault backup solutions and SLA management.
• Experience supporting Exchange and Microsoft 365 environments.

Who are we and why work with us?

At Hastings Deering, our people are our greatest asset. As one of the largest Caterpillar dealers in the world, we proudly support customers across mining, construction, energy, transportation and agriculture throughout Queensland, the Northern Territory, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and New Caledonia.

When you join Hastings Deering, you'll benefit from:

• Career Development - Access to ongoing learning, leadership development and career opportunities across the broader Sime Group.
• Health & Wellbeing Support - Employee Assistance Program, discounted health insurance and wellbeing initiatives designed to support you and your family.
• A High-Performing Culture - Work alongside talented professionals who value collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Employee Benefits - Access to a range of discounts, rewards and recognition programs available to Hastings Deering employees.