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The role will support planning, validation and controlled implementation of upgrades and migrations to current supported database versions, including performance optimisation, data consistency assurance, issue resolution and risk mitigation. The specialist will work with APS technical teams to support platform resilience, minimise downtime and document all work undertaken.\nOut-of-hours work may occasionally be required to complete scheduled activities or resolve complex incidents.\nEstimated start date Jan 01, 2027\nInitial contract duration 12 months\nExtension term details up to maximum of 24 months\nExperience level Senior- EL1 Equivalent\nLocation of work QLD,ACT,VIC,SA\nWorking arrangements HybridThe agency requires these services at the agency’s premises in either Canberra, Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne. Working from home arrangements may be considered in the provision of these services, ensuring the Labour Hire Worker’s residing address is within reasonable travel time and distance of the RFQ location to present onsite in cases of emergency or to meet business requirements.\nSecurity clearance Must be an Australian Citizen able to obtain Negative Vetting Level 1\nDuties may include:\nProvide specialist database administration expertise across SQL Server, Db2 z/OS, Db2 Midrange and MongoDB platforms.\nSupport version upgrade, migration and optimisation activities, including the immediate MongoDB upgrade and migration requirement.\nAssess current database environments and identify upgrade, compatibility, migration, performance and operational risks.\nOptimise database performance and support remediation of identified issues across relevant platforms.\nEnsure data consistency, integrity and availability throughout upgrade, migration and support activities.\nSupport database activities in containerised environments and advise on associated risk mitigation.\nWork collaboratively with APS technical teams to plan, test and implement upgrade and migration activities.\nDocument all work undertaken, including configuration changes, upgrade steps, risks, issues and lessons learned.\nSupport knowledge transfer to APS staff through blended delivery and targeted skills transfer activities.\nStrong troubleshooting, technical documentation and stakeholder communication skills.\nKnowledge / Qualifications\nDemonstrated specialist knowledge of enterprise database platforms including SQL Server, Db2 z/OS, Db2 Midrange and MongoDB, with experience in upgrade planning, migration execution, performance optimisation, data consistency and operational support. 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