Lead Database Administrator

Federal Court of Australia – Melbourne VIC A competitive remuneration package will be negotiated for the successful candidate based on qualifications, skills and experience. Position Overview The Lead Database Administrator plays a critical role in maintaining the health, performance, and security of the database environment. The Lead Database Administrator will oversee the design and implementation of the courts’ database systems, drawing on strong leadership skills and technical expertise to collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure data integrity, performance, security and availability. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing complex database environments, including experience with a variety of database management systems (e.g. Oracle, MSSQL, PostgreSQL). Key Responsibilities and Duties Reporting to the Director, IT Operations, the Lead Database Administrator is responsible for leading the initiative for ongoing improvement and maintenance of the courts database landscape. Responsible for database design, architecture and documentation to meet application requirements and best practices Lead a team of DBAs, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure effective database management Work closely with development teams, system administrators, and other stakeholders to support application performance Oversee maintenance and performance tuning tasks, upgrades, capacity planning, incident management and security Ensure that database management practices comply with regulatory requirements and organisational policies Preferred skills and experience Strong knowledge of SQL for querying and managing databases. Familiarity with database monitoring and management tools (e.g., Oracle Enterprise Manager, SQL Server Management Studio). Ability to optimise database performance and troubleshoot issues. Experience performing upgrades and migrations of database systems. Expertise in data backup strategies and disaster recovery planning. Understanding of database security practices and user access controls. Experience with cloud-based database services like Azure SQL, PostgreSQL and Oracle Cloud. Other Requirements Relevant industry or tertiary qualifications in IT would be well regarded. Selection Criteria Strong knowledge of SQL and database management systems including cloud-based solutions (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL, Azure SQL). Ability to understand complex technical environments and work to support and design robust, practical and performant solutions. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders and peers, including the ability to clearly articulate and document complex concepts for a range of audiences. The IT Division is geographically dispersed and experience in working in such teams is essential. Contact Officer For more information contact Martin Loughton – Director, IT Operations, by email ***************@fedcourt.gov.au or on ***. How to apply To apply, please complete the application form on the Court’s careers portal. As part of your application, you will be required to submit a two-page response outlining your suitability for this position having regards to the selection criteria and duties of the position which are described in the position description (maximum word limit 1000). Please ensure this document is attached before submitting your application. If you have any technical issues with applying, please email ***********@fedcourt.gov.au. Employment with the Court is subject to the conditions prescribed in the Public Service Act 1999, and the following: Australian citizenship – the successful applicant must hold Australian citizenship. Security and character clearance – the successful applicant must satisfy a Police Records Check and may also be required to complete security clearances during the course of their employment. Successful applicants engaged into the APS will be subject to a probation period. Interested candidates who have received a redundancy benefit from an APS agency are welcome to apply but note that they cannot be engaged until their redundancy benefit period has expired. Diversity and Inclusion Federal Court Australia is committed to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and welcomes and encourages applications from People with Disability. First Nations peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, Mature age workers, as well as young workers and supporting an inter‑generational workforce and supporting gender equity and families. Federal Court Australia will provide reasonable adjustments for candidates to participate equitably in the recruitment process and discuss workplace adjustments to fulfil the inherent requirements of the role. RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: Application Close: Monday 05 January 2026 at 11:30 pm (AEDT) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. Be careful – Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr