TAFE SA
Job reference: 846028
Location: 5010 - REGENCY PARK
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Full time ongoing position
• ASO6 salary range $102,171 - $108,071 p.a. + super
• Based at Regency campus / Kaurna Country
• View: Role Description

Impact starts here, are you in? TAFE SA, proud winner of Training Provider of the Year in 2021, 2022 & 2024 SA State Awards and winner of the Large Training Provider of the Year 2024 National Training Awards, is on the hunt for a Database Analyst to join our dynamic team shaping South Australia’s future. 

What You’ll Drive

The Database Analyst is responsible for coordinating and undertaking the planning and delivery of technical database analysis programs and services to design, implement and load test the technical infrastructure that is required to run the various instances of TAFE enterprise databases/datastores.

The Skills You Bring

• Significant experience in coordinating and undertaking the planning, delivery and review of large scale systems deployment, patch application and enterprise system upgrades that incorporate a high quality system and load testing regime and structured release management.
• Significant knowledge of Database analysis and design principles and best practices, technical infrastructure load testing methodologies and tools and project management methodologies.
• Proven high level capacity to research, analysis and resolve complex database/datastore related problems utilising appropriate methodologies, standards and documentation, read and comprehend large volumes of complex technical material, and prepare comprehensive documents written reports and correspondence.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in Oracle Database Administration
• High degree of mastery of Unix/Linux Administration.
• Knowledge of ITIL or equivalent framework and relevant government policy and TAFE SA procedures.
• Significant knowledge of contemporary ICT data, networks, infrastructure, security and cloud system engineering and administration, knowledge of related government policy, TAFE SA procedures and the ITIL or equivalent framework.
• Demonstrated ability to work under broad direction, either independently or within a team, to identify performance outcomes, review operations, effectively determine priorities, plan and organise work and use judgement and delegated authority to perform complex technical tasks to achieve results.
• Desirable - Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server is highly regarded
• Desirable - Experience with working in Oracle Database Appliance (ODA) environment
• Desirable - Tertiary and/or industry certification(s)/accreditation(s) related to information technology.

What You Need to Know

A valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the South Australian Department of Human Services is required before employment.

Please refer to the Role Description for all Special Conditions.

Why Join Us?

TAFE SA offers amazing benefits, including:

• Generous leave entitlements including Recreation, Sick, Long Service, Retention, Paid Parental, Family & Domestic Violence, Special and Cultural leave that supports cultural diversity and First Nations
• Purchase Annual Leave
• Salary Sacrifice / Salary Packaging options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health & Wellbeing Program
• Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance conditions
• Inclusive, diverse and collaborative culture
• Career development and progression
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

Ready to Shape the Future?

Submit your resume + a short selection criteria response (max 2 pages) addressing the criteria outlined in the role description. Let’s do this! Applications must be submitted online.

For enquiries, please contact Ocean Li – Database Practice Lead via email at hai.li@tafesa.edu.au

Inclusion and Flexibility Statement

Be you, be valued, be included. At TAFE SA, we celebrate diversity and encourage all applicants, including First Nations peoples, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities, LGBTIQA+ individuals, people with disability, and neurodiverse talent. Need support applying? Let us know!

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Applications close: 09/06/2026 11:45 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.