The Company
Sanitarium is a progressive and dynamic business that is Australian owned and produces Australia’s leading breakfast products – Up & Go, So Good, Alternative Dairy Co range and Australia’s favourite breakfast Weet-Bix.
About the Role
As our Database Administrator, you will be responsible for the administration, optimisation, security, and ongoing development of our SQL Server environment. You'll work closely with teams across IT, Production, Engineering, and Data Analytics to ensure our database platforms remain reliable, scalable, and secure.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, install, configure, and maintain SQL Server databases across on-premises, clustered, high-availability, and Azure environments.
- Plan and execute database upgrades and migrations while maintaining data integrity and minimising downtime.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimise database performance.
- Develop and manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
- Implement database security controls, encryption, and compliance standards.
- Document database configurations, data flows, procedures, and standards.
- Automate maintenance and monitoring tasks using T-SQL and related tools.
- Provide Level 2 and Level 3 support for database-related incidents and service requests.
- Stay current with emerging database technologies and best practices through ongoing professional development.
About You
You are an experienced database professional who enjoys solving complex technical challenges while delivering outstanding customer service.
Essential Requirements
- Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
- 4–6+ years' experience in database administration and support.
- Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server administration, upgrades, and migrations.
- Proven knowledge of SQL Server clustering and High Availability Groups.
- Experience automating database maintenance using T-SQL and related tools.
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or equivalent certification.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Desirable Experience
- Azure Data Factory and ETL data processing pipelines.
- Experience with Microsoft Fabric and Dataverse.
- Certifications in Azure, ITIL, or Windows Server technologies.
All applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have the legal right to work in Australia.
We are an organisation driven by our mission and values. If you share our passion for what we do, our products and can respect our principles then this is a great opportunity for you.
Hear why our employee’s love working at Sanitarium Health and Wellbeing, where people and purpose matter. https://www.sanitarium.com.au/about/join-our-team/working-at-sanitarium
Skills Required
- Tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline
- 4-6+ years of experience in database administration and support
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server administration, upgrades, and migrations
- Knowledge of SQL Server clustering and High Availability Groups
- Experience automating database maintenance using T-SQL and related tools
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate certification or equivalent
- Analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience with Azure Data Factory and ETL data processing pipelines
- Experience with Microsoft Fabric and Dataverse
- Certifications in Azure, ITIL, or Windows Server technologies
- Legal right to work in Australia
What We Do
Sanitarium is an Australian health-food manufacturer and wholesaler producing plant-based and vegetarian products. The company focuses on affordable nutritious food, healthy active lifestyles, and plant-based diets, while also supporting communities and giving food to people in need. Its mission is to enrich lives through healthier food choices and community care. It is trusted by families across Australia and New Zealand for generations.
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