Database Administrator
Summary
Maintain and optimize PostgreSQL and SQL databases in a hybrid cloud setup, migrate Oracle to PostgreSQL on AWS, and ensure high availability and security.
Job reference: 854203
Location: Adelaide CBD
Ongoing appointment
ASO5 - $92,122 to $102,456pa + superannuation
The Department for Infrastructure and Transport plays a vital role connecting people and places in South Australia by managing roads, marine and public transport networks across the State, and builds and maintains the State-owned infrastructure that enables the delivery of essential and important government services to our community.
The Information Services Directorate delivers essential ICT services across the Department while partnering with customers and stakeholders to drive innovative, digital, and customer-focused outcomes.
As a Database Administrator, you'll support PostgreSQL and SQL environments in a hybrid cloud environment, focusing on managing, tuning and optimising databases while contributing to the migration of Oracle databases to PostgreSQL on AWS, working closely with vendors, and ensuring compliance with standards and policies to deliver secure, high-performance, and highly available services.
Special Conditions
A National Police Check (NPC) is required prior to employment in the Department for Infrastructure and Transport which must be renewed every three years.
A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required prior to employment with the Department for Infrastructure and Transport, which must be renewed every five years before expiry.
This role may be required to provide after-hours on-call support throughout the year.
Some out of hours and weekend work may be required.
Enquiries
John Parkin
Database and Infrastructure Lead
Telephone: (08) 7133 1333
Email: john.parkin@sa.gov.au
Application Instructions
Applications can be submitted online by clicking the 'Apply' button.
Applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the selection criteria in the role statement
Our Commitment
The Department for Infrastructure and Transport is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture across the department, planning for and promoting diversity and culturally safe workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. The Department recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and customers in delivering the future of South Australia.
As a WE'RE EQUAL organisation we are committed to treating everyone equally, proudly promoting our department, and all its spaces as safe places for everybody.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Applications close: 24/08/2026 9:00 PM