Middleware & Database Administrator

Join a dynamic government department with a diverse portfolio, focused on driving growth throughout Tasmania Flexible working arrangements are on offer with continued development opportunities Competitive starting salary ranging up to $123,395 + 12% super (commensurate with skills and experience) Join a dynamic government department with a diverse portfolio, focused on driving growth throughout Tasmania Flexible working arrangements are on offer with continued development opportunities Competitive starting salary ranging up to $123,395 + 12% super (commensurate with skills and experience) Supporting Business, Industry and the Community Established in 2014, the Department of State Growth brings together key public service functions to drive economic development and support the creation of opportunities for Tasmanians. With a portfolio that spans transport, infrastructure, resources, energy, business development, tourism, arts, sport, and more, we support businesses and industries to work strategically, drive innovation, and contribute to Tasmania’s reputation as Australia’s most desirable place to live, work, invest, and raise a family. To learn more about our Department, visit Our Values Teamwork : Our teams are diverse, caring and productive Excellence : We take pride in our work and encourage new ideas to deliver public value Integrity : We are ethical and accountable in all we do Respect : We are fair, trusting and appreciative Your Next Opportunity As a full‑time Middleware & Database Administrator based in Hobart, TAS, your primary responsibility will be to support the Department's ICT systems, ensuring the integrity, security, availability, and performance of corporate applications and databases. Responsibilities Installing, managing and maintaining middleware products and supporting databases to ensure security, performance, integrity and recoverability Designing and implementing appropriate application middleware hosting environments to support development, testing, training and production activities Participating in formulating and maintaining technical standards Providing technical support for middleware and database issues Working with ICT teams to implement and support inter‑application interfaces and integration with hosting platforms Managing, preparing and maintaining high‑quality documentation to support the operations of middleware support services and corporate application hosting. Qualifications High‑level experience in the delivery of middleware administration services using Microsoft SQL Server and associated tools and technologies Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (eg. Computer Science or Information Technology) Experience with administrating corporate applications on Microsoft Windows Server or Unix/Linux server Proficiency in Apache Web Server, IIS applications, Wildfly/Java Application Server, Apache Tomcat Advanced knowledge of contemporary project management practices Highly developed research, analytical, evaluation and reporting skills Highly developed interpersonal communication skills and the ability to liaise and negotiate effectively Proactive work style and ability to manage yourself and others to deliver high‑quality outcomes or complex problem‑solving in line with our strategic direction Comfortable working in an enterprise‑level application support capacity, with a strong understanding of infrastructure, middleware and systems integration Additional Details While software developers with infrastructure experience are most welcome to apply, this is not a development role. The position focuses on managing and supporting complex application environments rather than writing or deploying code. Benefits Competitive starting salary ranging from $109,099 to $123,395 + 12% super Flexible working arrangements tailored to the unique needs of each individual 20 days per year of annual leave Generous carers leave and bereavement leave provisions Apply Now Be sure to provide all required information in your application. Good luck #J-18808-Ljbffr