$131,911 - $142,056 salary package - includes base salary ($116,219 - $125,157), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.

That’s why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

Life-changing impact starts with an incredible team that sees their career as an opportunity to transform someone’s world. Whether that’s inspiring students, supporting each other, or helping our communities and industries flourish.

We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer Focus, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work, and inspire our performance.

We invest in our people

At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.

We provide you with tools, ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and a 35-hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

The Database Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day management of the organisation’s databases performance, integrity and security and ensuring changes and queries are addressed in accordance with the needs of customers.

This role will focus on managing the MSSQL on premise, cloud platforms (AWS and Azure) and migrations to the cloud.

About You

You have experience managing multiple large database systems and have maintained them to deliver a high level of performance and reliability. As part of database administration, you have detailed experience in implementing security best practices, you can troubleshoot and resolve performance related problems, implement new configurations to deliver a high level of reliability and you take steps to ensure the long-term integrity of the organisation’s data.

Your strong communication skills and approachable personality allows you to work effectively with technical and non-technical teams during planned and unplanned outages, upgrades and installations. You enjoy supporting your team and actively contribute to a shared sense of direction while implementing effective technical and procedural improvements. You have a holistic view of the technical needs of your customers and can prioritise competing workload and complex database issues with project support.

Highly Regarded

Hands-on experience across contemporary database platforms including Microsoft SQL and cloud Azure and AWS SQL server database platforms.

Experience in Automation, supporting large databases that underpin business critical applications and T-SQL, PowerShell scripting experience and knowledge.

To find out more about the role, click to view the Role Description.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued, so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks. If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

To apply for this role, click 'apply now' and provide:

Your current resume
Copies of your qualifications, where applicable, (upload as one PDF file). Certified copies preferred; these will be required if successful for the role.
A response to the below targeted question when prompted in the application form (max. 300 words)

Targeted Question: TAFE NSW is moving its SQL database from on-premises to Azure and AWS. Outline a high-level plan covering preparation, migration, best practices, cost savings, and business continuity.

A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!

Applications close 11.55pm Sunday 21st June 2026

Additional Information:

Role-specific enquiries: contact Vijayalakshmi Kudanda, Manager Database via email vijayalakshmi.kudanda1@tafensw.edu.au

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Shweta Yadav, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email shweta.yadav@tafensw.edu.au or phone 02 7921 2961

For support with preparing your application and understanding the recruitment process, visit our Application Process page, and explore the helpful resources available through I Work for NSW.

This is a child-related position. Successful candidates must hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencing. TAFE NSW will also conduct an Australian National Criminal Record Check on the preferred applicant as part of the pre‑employment process.

To be eligible for a position at TAFE NSW, you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.

A talent pool, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position and may be used to fill future vacancies.

Location is negotiable across our TAFE NSW campuses. Please note that preferred campus location is not guaranteed and is subject to campus availability at the time of offer.

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