Database Administrator

Contract Type:

Contract

Location:

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Industry:

Information & Communication Technology (ICT)

Salary:

$120 - $140 Hourly

Contact Email:

kandiceh@whizdom.com.au

Date Published:

05-Aug-2026

Reference Number:

V-65563

Database Administrator

About the Company

Our client’s purpose is building a better working world. The insights and quality services that they provide help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over.

About the role

In this role, you will administer and maintain enterprise database environments, focusing on performance tuning, backup and recovery, and security management. You will also provide technical expertise in database and data warehouse design, ensuring robust, scalable, and high-performing data solutions.


Role Responsibilities
  • Provides expert guidance in the selection, provision and use of database and data warehouse architectures, software and facilities.
  • Ensures design policies optimise transactional data systems for performance and availability while meeting the needs of business intelligence and analytics platform
The successful candidate will have extensive experience in database administration across enterprise environments, with strong expertise in database architecture, performance tuning, backup and recovery, security, and data warehouse solutions.

What is on offer
  • 12-month contract, with possible extensions
  • Competitive hourly rate.
Security Requirements:

To be eligible for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. Due to the work environment, our client has requested that all candidates are required to hold a current NV2 or TSPV Security Clearance.

How to Apply

Please upload your resume to apply. Please provide a supporting statement highlighting your skills, experience, and capability against the position description to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates. Submission closes by COB, Friday 14th August 2026

Please call Kandice Halls on 0480 002 461 for any further information . Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification, and any other client-requested checks.
 

Why partner with Whizdom?

We’re Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong, dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different! The Whizdom way:

  • We pay our contractors same day you submit your timesheet!
  • We are Level 3, DISP certified and have signed the Veteran Employment Commitment and been awarded the highest level of compliance to this important initiative, proactively assisting veterans transitioning from the forces to civilian roles. We’ve been lucky enough to win industry awards for our high level of process compliance and are ISO 9001 certified. Our commitment to reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions has been accredited in line with large global organisations.
  • We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.
Our team of talented people are passionate about your experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on your long-term career goals. We even give you a best in industry merch pack! Even if this role isn’t the exact fit for you, we would love a chat, contact us to find out more!

 
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