Senior Database Administrator

Company Description

About Us

Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) is a Government Trading Enterprise with responsibility for regulating and developing Western Australia’s racing industry and operating the State’s authorised wagering business, TAB.

RWWA plays a critical role in protecting the integrity of racing and wagering, supporting industry sustainability, and delivering long-term value to the Western Australian community. Our operations span a diverse and complex technology landscape, supporting retail, digital, and enterprise platforms that underpin highly visible, regulated, and business-critical services.

We are guided by our organisational values of Respect, Accountability, Connection and Excellence, which shape how we work, how we make decisions, and how we support our people to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Database Administrator to join our Technology Division and play a pivotal role in safeguarding the stability, performance, and integrity of RWWA’s database environments across development, test, and production.

Reporting to the Enterprise Systems Lead, this senior technical role is responsible for the end-to-end administration, optimisation, and support of Oracle and SQL Server platforms, along with the web services that integrate with them. You will provide trusted technical leadership, ensure high availability and resilience of critical systems, and partner closely with technical teams and business stakeholders to deliver continuous improvement across our data platforms.

This role is well-suited to a proactive, solutions-focused Senior Database Administrator who enjoys working in complex, enterprise environments and wants to make a tangible impact on business-critical systems.

In this role, you will:

• Lead database administration, performance tuning, and optimisation across Oracle and SQL Server environments.
• Design, implement, and maintain secure, high-availability and disaster recovery solutions.
• Provide operational support for critical systems, including on-call and after-hours support as required.
• Install, configure, patch, and upgrade database software across development, test, and production.
• Develop and maintain database code elements (including PL/SQL) and associated documentation.
• Implement and manage robust backup, recovery, and archival processes.
• Proactively monitor environments, troubleshoot complex issues, and minimise system downtime.
• Provide expert input into strategic and operational IT planning and technology uplift initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to manage changes and resolve issues.
• Champion best-practice standards for data integrity, security, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

About You

You are an experienced and highly capable database professional who brings deep technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

You will bring:

• Extensive experience administering Oracle databases, including performance tuning, backup and recovery, high availability, and licensing compliance.
• Strong expertise with SQL Server, including Always On availability groups, performance optimisation, and patching.
• Proven experience working with AWS cloud services, including RDS, EC2, and infrastructure automation.
• Advanced skills in Windows and Linux administration, scripting, and troubleshooting.
• A methodical and detail-oriented approach to documentation, change management, and system integrity.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and provide calm, effective support in high-pressure environments.
• A collaborative mindset aligned to organisational values and continuous improvement.
• A relevant tertiary qualification and/or equivalent extensive industry experience.
• Experience with technologies such as Azure, Snowflake, PostgreSQL, Commvault, Dynatrace, GitLab, or YAML will be highly regarded.

Additional Information

Why Join Us?

At RWWA, you’ll work on large-scale, business-critical systems in an organisation that values technical excellence, integrity, and collaboration. This is an opportunity to apply your expertise in a complex environment while contributing to systems that support one of WA’s most visible and regulated industries.

We offer:

• Flexibility that works for you – hybrid work options, flexible hours, and the tools to work effectively anywhere.
• Investment in your growth – a personal learning & development budget and access to cutting-edge training.
• A workplace built for people – brand-new offices with wellness spaces, end-of-trip facilities, and collaborative zones.
• Recognition that matters – competitive remuneration, employee discounts, and reward programs that celebrate achievement.
• Purpose and pride – be part of an organisation that delivers value to the WA community and racing industry.

Ready to Apply?

Click “Apply Now” and submit your CV along with a brief cover letter outlining why you’re the right fit for this role. For further information, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at TalentAcquisition@rwwa.com.au

At RWWA, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity of gender, thought, experience, and ethnicity. We are committed to providing a safe work environment and making reasonable adjustments in which everyone is included and treated fairly.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.