Associate Database Administrator - Oracle & SQL
Sydney, NSW, Australia
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What you’ll work on
Full postingYou'll work closely with Senior DBAs and technology stakeholders to deliver business-as-usual support, operational improvements, and database-related projects.
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We're looking for an Associate DBA to join our Cloud, Data & Infrastructure team within Enterprise Technology Services. In this role, you'll provide operational database administration support across Oracle and SQL Server environments, helping maintain the performance, availability, and reliability of critical systems that support Australia's payments ecosystem. You'll work closely with Senior DBAs and technology stakeholders to deliver business-as-usual support, operational improvements, and database-related projects. You'll also make an impact by:
What you’ll bring
All qualificationsCore experience
- 3-5 years' experience in database administration, although we welcome strong candidates with 2-3 years of relevant experience.
- Experience supporting large-scale, highly available production environments.
- Knowledge of database operations, maintenance, monitoring, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
- Strong SQL scripting and problem-solving skills.
- Understanding of backup, recovery, high availability, and disaster recovery principles.
- Ability to participate in a rostered on-call support rotation (approximately every two weeks).
Qualification wording
3-5 years' experience in database administration, although we welcome strong candidates with 2-3 years of relevant experience.
Experience supporting large-scale, highly available production environments.
Knowledge of database operations, maintenance, monitoring, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
Strong SQL scripting and problem-solving skills.
Understanding of backup, recovery, high availability, and disaster recovery principles.
Ability to participate in a rostered on-call support rotation (approximately every two weeks).
Tools in this posting
- SQL
- MySQL
- Oracle
- PostgreSQL
- SQL Server
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We're looking for an Associate DBA to join our Cloud, Data & Infrastructure team within Enterprise Technology Services. In this role, you'll provide operational database administration support across Oracle and SQL Server environments, helping maintain the performance, availability, and reliability of critical systems that support Australia's payments ecosystem. You'll work closely with Senior DBAs and technology stakeholders to deliver business-as-usual support, operational improvements, and database-related projects. You'll also make an impact by:
You'll also make an impact by: - Providing operational DBA support across Oracle and SQL Server database environments. - Monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting database performance, availability, and reliability.
- Strong Oracle Database Administration experience. - Exposure to Microsoft SQL Server administration. - Experience supporting large-scale, highly available production environments.
- Knowledge of database operations, maintenance, monitoring, performance tuning, and troubleshooting. - Strong SQL scripting and problem-solving skills. - Understanding of backup, recovery, high availability, and disaster recovery principles.
You'll stand out from the crowd if you have: - Experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle Exadata, or SQL Server Always On technologies. - Exposure to financial services, payments, or PCI-DSS regulated environments.
- 3-5 years' experience in database administration, although we welcome strong candidates with 2-3 years of relevant experience. - Strong Oracle Database Administration experience. - Exposure to Microsoft SQL Server administration.
Job description
Job Description
Your Opportunity
We're looking for an Associate DBA to join our Cloud, Data & Infrastructure team within Enterprise Technology Services.
In this role, you'll provide operational database administration support across Oracle and SQL Server environments, helping maintain the performance, availability, and reliability of critical systems that support Australia's payments ecosystem. You'll work closely with Senior DBAs and technology stakeholders to deliver business-as-usual support, operational improvements, and database-related projects.
You'll also make an impact by:
- Providing operational DBA support across Oracle and SQL Server database environments.
- Monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting database performance, availability, and reliability.
- Supporting database maintenance, upgrades, backups, and recovery activities.
- Contributing to operational projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Working closely with Senior DBAs, infrastructure teams, and application teams to support critical production environments.
- Participating in an on-call roster to provide after-hours support for business-critical systems.
Qualifications
What You'll Bring
To succeed in this role, you'll have:
- 3-5 years' experience in database administration, although we welcome strong candidates with 2-3 years of relevant experience.
- Strong Oracle Database Administration experience.
- Exposure to Microsoft SQL Server administration.
- Experience supporting large-scale, highly available production environments.
- Knowledge of database operations, maintenance, monitoring, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
- Strong SQL scripting and problem-solving skills.
- Understanding of backup, recovery, high availability, and disaster recovery principles.
- Ability to participate in a rostered on-call support rotation (approximately every two weeks).
- Flexibility to undertake occasional paid overtime when required.
You'll stand out from the crowd if you have:
- Experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle Exadata, or SQL Server Always On technologies.
- Exposure to financial services, payments, or PCI-DSS regulated environments.
- Experience working in Agile or product-led technology teams.
- Relevant certifications such as Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) or Microsoft certifications.
Additional Information
Why Cuscal?
At Cuscal, you'll find a successful and growing technology organisation where your work has real impact.
You'll support the systems that help power Australia's payments ecosystem, work alongside highly skilled technology teams, and be given the opportunity to build a long-term career in a business that continues to innovate and evolve.
You'll also enjoy:
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
- Exposure to modern enterprise database technologies and large-scale environments.
- Career development, mentoring, and ongoing learning opportunities.
- Recognition through our IGNITE rewards and recognition program.
- Access to wellbeing initiatives and employee discounts through Cuscal Advantage.
Join us and reimagine the future
If you're looking to grow your database administration career while working on systems that support millions of Australians every day, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and join a team shaping the future of payments and financial technology in Australia.
Cuscal does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies and search firms. Please do not email or send unsolicited resumes to any Cuscal employee, location or address.
Company Description
Forward with Cuscal
At Cuscal, we're not just shaping the future of payments, we're pioneering it. For almost 60 years, we've been building the technology and infrastructure that powers Australia's payments ecosystem. From launching Australia's first ATM to being one of the first certified NPP PayTo participants, innovation has always been at the heart of what we do.
Now, we're preparing for what's next, and we want you to be part of it.
Join us as an Associate DBA within our Cloud, Data & Infrastructure team and help deliver the resilient, scalable, and secure database platforms that underpin some of Australia's most important payment services.
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Sydney, NSW, Australia
You'll also enjoy: - Flexible hybrid working arrangements. - Exposure to modern enterprise database technologies and large-scale environments.
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- Sep 2, 2026
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- Sep 7, 2026
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