Database Administrator (El 1) (Deakin)

Closing date: 11/01/2026

**Database Administrator**
- **Executive Level 1**

**- Ongoing** **- $121,066
- $134,960** **- Full-time** **About the Mint** The Royal Australian Mint is a small government agency working within the Commonwealth Government Portfolio of the Treasury. The Mint is a non-corporate Commonwealth Entity and is listed under the _Public Governance Performance and Accountability Act 2013_ (PGPA Act). The Mint is also covered by the _Public Service Act 1999_ (Cth) (PS Act).

The Royal Australian Mint makes coins and other minted products to serve the needs of the Australian economy, foreign countries, investors and collectors. We are stewards of a thriving national institution that showcases our Nations stories through the National Coin Collection, and a world class museum and gallery experience.

The Royal Australian Mint creates public value through a range of coining and minting-related activities. We play a key role in sharing the stories of Australia by recognising significant anniversaries, events, organisations and cultural perspectives through coins.

The Mint offers some of the most unique career opportunities within the public service, including roles such as:

- Coin making
- polishing, laser frosting, 3D engraving, Physical Vapour Deposition hard coating, chrome plating, dies inspection and collars manufacture.
- Machinery
- operate and maintain minting critical machines.
- Coin Sculpting
- design coins, medals, medallions, and token, etc.
- Graphic Design
- design coin packaging materials, exhibition graphics, etc.
- Engineering
- technical support and manufacturing operations.

**About the Branch** The Information and Security Branch coordinates the Information Communication Technology, Records Management and Security services to support the Mint, enabling the organisation to produce circulating coins, preserve the National Coin Collection and tell the stories of Australia by recognising significant anniversaries, events, and organisations through coins.

**About the Role** Working within the IT Infrastructure & Database team, the Database Administrator provides all database administrative tasks. Including cooperating professionally with other ICT teams and teams throughout the Mint and provide a high level of SQL knowledge and advice. Managing the day-to-day maintenance of all SQL databases ensuring the quality and integrity of SQL backups and the ability to restore data from any time in a Disaster Recovery event.

The duties of this position include: 1. Supporting and upgrading Microsoft SQL Server databases. 2. Pro-active and continual performance monitoring, tuning and supporting of the SQL Server setting. 3. Creating and maintaining database-related documentation, including standard operating procedures, business continuity plans and disaster recovery documentation. 4. Developing, implementing or advising on suitable database solutions for project delivery. 6. Promoting and managing database and system security and ensuring adherence to Mint and Australian Government security policies. 8. Advising and assisting stakeholders with data related queries or incident. 9. Building team capacity and capability through effective succession planning, coaching of other staff. 10. Identifying risks and managing them effectively in the area of responsibility. 11. Scripting and automating common tasks.

**Security clearance** This position requires a Negative Vetting Level 1 security clearance. The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.

**How to apply**
- A current resume
- Aone-page-pitch that describes how your skills meet the requirements of the role as detailed in the position description.

Should you have any questions regarding the role, please contact John Cocke on (02) 6202 8753. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qmlhb