Title:  Cloud Database Engineer / DBA

Cloud Database Engineer / DBA

• Permanent Full Time | 5 weeks’ leave + monthly day off
• Box Hill | Inner-east location | Close to parks, public transport and shops
• Be part of a friendly and innovative ICT department

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

The purpose of the Cloud Database Engineer / DBA role is to design, implement, manage, and optimise database systems that support the organization’s applications and data services. This position ensures high availability, security, scalability, and performance of database environments across cloud and hybrid infrastructure. The role is also responsible for supporting database migrations, automation, monitoring, and ongoing operational excellence, while aligning with business continuity, compliance, and governance requirements.

Working collaboratively with solution architects, application developers, infrastructure teams, and cloud service providers, the Cloud Database Engineer / DBA plays a key role in investigating issues with databases, diagnosing root causes and working on resolving associated issues and undertaking possible actions to minimise service disruption and facilitate operations.

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess

• Tertiary qualifications in a technology-related field
• Ability to manage and maintain databases hosted on-premises as well as on the Microsoft Azure cloud platform.
• Work experience in planning and migrating on-premises databases to Microsoft Azure cloud.
• Experience in implementing and monitoring AOAG ( Always On Availability Groups)
• Strong understanding of database security practices
• A good working knowledge of SQL replication, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS and Power BI
• Experience and strong knowledge of database concepts, and understanding of system development life cycle management and process mapping techniques.
• An understanding of ICT architecture including network, communications, applications and virtual server computing environments.
• A strong commitment to high-quality care
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency applications

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

Please click here for position description link

Contact Person: Ranitha Fonseka

Contact Email: ranitha.fonseka@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 24.08.2025

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) | Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469. [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]

Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day