Senior Database Engineer State-wide Opportunity within NSW (subject to TAFE NSW campus availability) 1 x Permanent Full time 1 x Temporary Full-Time (till 8 June 2025) Base salary of $119,757 - $132,188 per annum plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact. That’s why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow. We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer Focus, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work and inspire our performance. We invest in our people At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work. About the role The Senior Database Engineer is responsible for designing and managing the database systems at TAFE to ensure secure access along with high performance and reliability to achieve optimal outcomes for business requirements. You will apply your technical knowledge across TAFE database systems to resolve issues, contribute to application and platform management, perform regular upgrades and review practices and processes to ensure data integrity. We currently have two roles available – a permanent full-time role and a temporary full-time role till 8th June 2025. About You You have experience in implementing and supporting database services mainly Oracle and MySql in a complex environment including demonstrated database design and development skills. You will also have proven ability to maintain databases in a highly available, geographically distributed model and in OCI including scripting experience and automation. You will have experience managing large secure database systems and have maintained them to deliver a high level of performance and reliability. You have designed and implemented robust procedures and guidelines supporting database security, privacy and confidentiality. You have been responsible for ensuring existing database technology and associated platforms all work together to deliver a high level of service across the organisation. You can influence and engage multiple stakeholders with your excellent communications skills and are proficient in managing and maintaining database systems. You are a natural problem solver and enjoy building trusting relationships and collaborating with your team. To be considered for these roles you will have: - Degree qualification in related field or equivalent significant experience. Experience in implementing and supporting database services and infrastructure in a complex environment. Demonstrated database design and development skills. Highly Regarded Hands-on experience across multiple contemporary database platforms including Oracle, MySQL across multiple platforms, AWS, AZURE, OCI. Experience supporting various application platforms from a database perspective, including SAP, Peoplesoft and bespoke applications. Provide architectural Oracle and MySQL database SME advice. To find out more about the role, click to view the Position Description. Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued, so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks. If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below. A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now Applications close 11.55pm AEDT Sunday 1 December 2024 To apply for this role, click on 'apply now' and provide: Your current resume (in PDF format) Certified copies of your qualifications (if applicable, as a single document in PDF format) Your response to a targeted question when prompted in the application process (max 500 words) Targeted Question Describe a time when you had to design and implement a business-critical database solution within a complex environment. What was your chosen technology and what factors contributed to this being the best solution? How did this solution improve the user experience whilst ensuring the highest levels of performance and reliability? Role-specific enquiries : contact Viji Kudanda, Manager Database Administration, via email vijayalakshmi.kudanda1tafensw.edu.au General recruitment and adjustment enquiries : contact Talent Acquisition Advisor Shweta Yadav via email shweta.yadavtafensw.edu.au For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW’s recruitment process, and getting interview ready, read through our Application Process and the interactive Capability Application Tool. This is a child-related position. A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for anyone in child-related work. It involves a national criminal history check and review of findings of workplace misconduct. To be eligible for positions at TAFE NSW, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport. An eligibility list, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant, may be filled via this recruitment. Location is negotiable across our TAFE NSW campuses. Please note your preferred campus location is not guaranteed and is subject to campus availability at the time of offer.