Database Administrator

Division: Corporate Services

Business Unit: Information & Digital Technology

Title: Database Administrator / Application Analyst, Temporary - Full-time Role, 35 hours per week

Salary Range: $111468.9 to $129545.15 per annum + super (subject to skills and experience) 

Who we are: 

Stretching from Palm Beach to Manly, the Northern Beaches boasts more than half of all the beaches in Sydney and a population of more than 270,000. Northern Beaches Council strives to deliver the highest quality services to our community. 
As one of the largest employers on the Northern Beaches we are focused on building an engage and productive workforce that partners with our community to protect, improve and create our future.

Join us and you’ll be part of an organisation committed to promoting sustainable growth, leading the community, protecting our environment and creating a great future for the Northern Beaches.

Northern Beaches Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Council acknowledges that protecting the safety of children and young people is a whole of community responsibility and is everyone’s business.

Working with us:

Northern Beaches Council provides a comprehensive range of benefits focused on our employees’ lifestyle, health and wellbeing, recognition and career development.  In this role you’ll enjoy -

•    Rostered days off scheme 
•    A culture of supporting continuous professional development 
•    Genuine work-life balance and flexible working arrangements 
•    Values based culture and a teams oriented working environment 

Our opportunity:
The key focus areas of this role include: 
1)    Design and/or monitor all housekeeping functions including backup, restore and file reorganisation processes where applicable
2)    Design, write and document SQL scripts as required, ensuring optimal performance, integrity and security of Council databases
3)    Lead new requests for change across the application portfolio, setting expectations and delivering to agreed timeframes ensuring the outcome is in line with organisational and community outcomes.

About you:
We’re looking for a proactive and customer centric DBA to join our Applications team.  You’ll bring accountability and strong analytical skills to a team passionate about making a difference to our community. 

Additional Information:

• Position Description
• Applications close on: 19 February 2026 
• Expected Interview Date: 23 February 2026
• Questions? Please call the Hiring Manager: Simone Rubagotti on 0422 846 161

Northern Beaches Council is a diverse and inclusive employer and encourages applications from differently abled candidates. Reasonable adjustments to the workplace may be made where these are required.

If you would like to contact us to discuss your specific circumstances, please contact the hiring manager for this role. If you do not feel comfortable to do so, please contact HR Services on (02) 8495 5070.