Location: Melbourne
Type: 1 year contract

About the Role:We are seeking an experienced Oracle Database Administrator to manage, optimise, and support Oracle environments on Exadata Appliances. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the performance, reliability, and security of critical database systems, while driving automation and operational excellence within a collaborative technical team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and maintain Oracle Databases on Exadata Appliances.
• Manage Oracle 19c, Data Guard, RAC, and ASM environments.
• Monitor system performance using Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) and other tools.
• Perform database performance tuning, including query optimisation, indexing, and resource management.
• Design and implement robust backup and recovery strategies.
• Ensure compliance with database security best practices — access control, encryption, and auditing.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using SQL, PL/SQL, and Linux shell scripting.
• Manage batch scheduling and automation (experience with Autosys highly desirable).
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external Service Providers to resolve issues and deliver enhancements.
• Provide expert advice on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and Autonomous Database management where required.

Skills and Qualifications Required

• Proven expertise with Oracle Databases on Exadata Appliances.
• Strong technical knowledge of Oracle 19c, Data Guard, RAC, and ASM.
• Advanced performance tuning and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Experience with backup, recovery, and database security management.
• Proficiency in SQL, PL/SQL, and Linux shell scripting for automation.
• Experience with Azure DevOps / Autosys or other scheduling tools (highly regarded).
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

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Casual Loading
Please note for all Australian based contract and temporary roles only, the pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading. This excludes permanent and fixed term roles.