Database Administrator

The University of Western Australia; Crawley; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Australian university based in Crawley seeks a Database Administrator to manage database performance and security. The successful candidate will have relevant qualifications and extensive experience in database architectures like SQL Server and Oracle. This full-time role offers a competitive salary ranging from $116,262 to $127,078 p.a. plus benefits. Applicants with the right to work in Australia are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Up to 17% employer paid superannuation

Generous paid leave including parental leave

Flexible working options

Salary packaging available

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted UWA course fees

Discounted health insurance

Incremental progression

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of database and web technical architectures.
• Substantial experience in recommending and executing architecture changes.
• Demonstrated expertise in Linux and Windows OS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage the performance and integrity of the University's databases.
• Ensure database performance meets service level agreements.
• Responsible for environment setup and administration.

Skills

Database management

SQL Server

MySQL

Oracle

Linux

Windows

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent competency

Tools

WebLogic

IIS

Job description

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• Be part of a forward-thinking university embracing cutting-edge technology to shape the future of education and research.
• Take ownership of critical systems and influence architectural decisions in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment.
• Full‑time appointment on a fixed term basis for 9 months.
• Base salary range: $116,262 – $127,078 p.a. (pro‑rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

UWA is making significant investments in the Information and Technology Services to enable its strategic direction and goals. UWA is also looking to utilises technology advancements to expand its services and create new and innovative teaching and research models.

Robust, flexible, integrated and agile enterprise architecture, information and technology services are vital to enabling the university strategic objectives.

About the opportunity

• Manage the performance, integrity and security of the University's databases.
• Ensure that database performance is not hindered, and performance standards adhere to service level agreements set with the University.
• Be responsible for the environment set up and administration for application, database and web servers.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent competency.
• Thorough knowledge of database and web technical architectures and integration techniques (particularly SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle, WebLogic, IIS etc.).
• Substantial experience in recommending, planning and executing database/web architecture changes to support implementations and upgrades.
• Demonstrated experience in developing operational standards.
• Demonstrated expertise in Linux and Windows OS platforms and cloud services including OS commands and scripting.

Note: A current National Police Clearance Certificate will be required by the successful applicant.

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Wednesday, 12 November 2025

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA celebrates diversity and is committed to fostering inclusion and belonging. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds who will enrich the diversity of our team. The University supports flexible working arrangements and provides generous parental leave provisions to help our people balance work and life.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at [e-mail] with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6‑digit job reference number.

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The University of Western Australia has an international reputation for excellence, innovation and enterprise. We are a leading Australian research university and a member of the Australian 'Group of Eight'.

Today, we welcome you to continue seeking and sharing wisdom with us. The global impact of our research and education places us as a world top 100 university (QS 2023).

UWA acknowledges the Whadjuk Noongar people as the traditional owners of the land on which it is situated. The Whadjuk Noongar remain the spiritual and cultural custodians of their land, and continue to practise their values, languages, beliefs and knowledge.

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Perks and benefits Up to 17% employer paid superannuation Generous paid leave including parental leave Flexible working options Salary packaging available Employee Assistance Program Discounted UWA course fees Discounted health insurance Incremental progression

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