Database Administrator

We are currently recruiting for a Database Administrator to join a large Queensland Government agency on a daily rate contract. 6-month initial contract with a high-profile Queensland State Government agency Modern stack - SQL Server, Cloud, CI/CD, YAML pipelines and schema design Brisbane CBD location with hybrid working and a strong technical team About the role Our client, a well-regarded Queensland State Government agency, is seeking a Database Administrator to join their Information & Technology Branch on a permanent basis. The role supports mission-critical operational systems where availability, performance and data integrity directly impact frontline service delivery. Sitting alongside a Senior DBA and working closely with infrastructure, application and security teams, you'll own day-to-day database administration while also helping drive the team's modernisation agenda - automation, Infrastructure-as-Code, and cloud adoption. What you'll be doing Administering, patching, tuning and securing enterprise SQL Server environments (on-premises and cloud) Designing and reviewing database schemas, indexes and stored procedures to support new and existing applications Building and maintaining YAML-defined CI/CD pipelines for automated schema deployments and environment refreshes Supporting cloud database services (Azure SQL preferred) and contributing to ongoing migration activities Implementing backup, HA and DR strategies, and responding to incidents as part of an on-call rotation Partnering with developers, architects and vendors to deliver secure, well-performing data solutions About you Proven enterprise DBA experience with Microsoft SQL Server (T-SQL, performance tuning, HA/DR) Strong schema design and data modelling skills Hands-on experience with cloud database platforms - Azure SQL, AWS RDS or equivalent Experience building CI/CD pipelines using YAML (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions or similar) Working knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code (Bicep, ARM, Terraform) and scripting (PowerShell or Python) Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across technical and business teams Australian work rights and the ability to pass a criminal history check Apply now Click APPLY to submit your CV, or contact Jackson on 04•• ••• 994 or via email at Jac••••••••••@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion.