Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $100,894 - $114,476
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: IT and telecommunications
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DE/VCAA/1948752
The VCAA is a statutory body responsible to the Victorian Minister for Education, serving both government and non-government schools. We provide high quality curriculum, assessment and reporting for all Victorian student's birth to 18 years.
An exciting opportunity exists to join the Corporate Services Division in the Assessment Applications Unit for a fixed-term position.
About the Unit
The Assessment Applications unit is responsible for the ongoing development, support and maintenance of critical bespoke applications that are used to deliver the Victorian Certificate of Education, Vocational Education and Training, Victorian Pathways Certificate and National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy.
Role Purpose
A Database Administrator role is available with the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority from as soon as possible to 01/03/2027.
The purpose of this role is to provide Database Administration services for the VCAA. The role is critical in the ongoing support of bespoke business applications that are used for the delivery of VCE, VET, VPC and NAPLAN.
This role provides specialist advice and support for database related activities within the VCAA. VCAA use both Oracle and SQL Server databases. Skills in managing both are required.
Providing on call support during critical business processing periods (mid-September to mid-December) is a requirement of this position. The work is shared with other members of the Database Administration team.
Attributes
Qualifications and Experience
How to Apply
Applicants are encouraged to include a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover letter addressing the key selection criteria provided in the position description.
Please note, applications are to be submitted via the Careers Vic website. Any applications submitted via email will not be accepted.
Further Information
For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.
The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page
Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.
Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.
For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Leon Troeth – Manager, Assessment Applications via (03) 9059 5224 or [email protected].
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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Applications close 11:59pm on 6th October 2026