AddressLocation: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Two fixed-term vacancies up to the 31/03/2025 & 30/06/2025.
Your New Company
South Australia Police (SAPOL) provides a diverse range of services to the community. These services are aimed at producing a safe and peaceful environment by the minimisation of crime and disorder. It is a large complex organisation which, because of the nature of its operations, is constantly subject to public scrutiny and accountability. It provides services to a range of different locations (over 100) spread across the State on a 24 hour a day basis.
SAPOL’s vision is to provide a visible, responsive police service for all South Australians. All SAPOL employees, are guided by Our Values of Service, Integrity, Courage, Leadership, Collaboration and Respect. SAPOL is an organisation with a proud history and an exciting vision for the future.
Your new role
As the Database Administrator, you will work within the Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) Service as part of the Applications Services team. This Branch provides proactive support to ensure the availability and quality of applications used throughout SAPOL. The Branch manages software throughout its life and also contributes to projects by providing expertise and advice and works collaboratively with project managers to ensure projects successfully transition to a supported life cycle model.
Your role is accountable for the provision of database management system (DBMS) services for relational databases and for assisting in ensuring access to data by supporting selected data access software facilities. Tasks will include coordinating or undertaking the installation and customisation of database products, primarily Microsoft SQL Server and MySql, Oracle and related third party products and monitoring the performance and activities of DBMS software.
Success Factors
- A high level of analytical skills – able to identity issues and understand the nature of the problem
- Demonstrated experience working with clustered MS SQL environments which are required to be highly available
- Demonstrated experience in the support of an RDBMS at a technical level, specifically MS SQL and MySQL
- Experience in the design, implementation and administration of large database environment, specifically MS SQL.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and achieve agreed objectives
WFH flexibility is available.
Special Conditions
- The incumbent must hold a current Australian work eligibility status and will be subject to a criminal history check.
- The incumbent may be assigned to other duties at this remuneration level or equivalent.
- Some out of hours work and intra/interstate travel may be required.
- The incumbent is required to participate in SAPOL’s iEngage program.
What You Need To Do Now
If you have the necessary experience working on large and complex enterprise systems, then please apply via the link below with your CV, cover letter and response to the selection criteria. Or contact Bianca Holmes on 7221 4124 or at *************@hays.com.au.
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online. Applicants should include the name, title and contact details for 3 current referees.
Applicants external to SAPOL must complete an Employment Declaration Form and include this with their application (refer to Job Application Guidelines for proof of identity process).
Please read the Job Application Guidelines.
South Australia Police is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.
Applications close: 17/05/2024 5:00 PM
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
