Specialist Database

• Monday to Friday | Perth Airport - relocating to West Perth mid 2026
• Performance, Retention and Profit Share Bonuses

• Company contribution towards private health cover for employees and immediate family

• Free onsite parking at the Remote Operational Centre (ROC)

About the role:

The Cloud & Data team is currently seeking a Specialist Database to join them on a Monday-Friday Roster based at Perth. Reporting to the Manager Cloud & Data, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, performance, and scalability of structured data platforms across on-premises, cloud, and OT environments.

The Specialist Database is an evolution of the traditional SQL Administrator, focused on managing and optimising Microsoft SQL Server environments in a complex enterprise and mining context.

Duties:

• Administer, optimise, and manage Microsoft SQL Server databases and clusters
• SQL/Power-Bi Reporting Services
• Automating patching, deployments, monitoring, and routine maintenance tasks using Infrastructure as Code tools such as PowerShell, Python, Bicep; leverage AI-enabled solutions for efficiency
• Design, implement, and maintain high availability and disaster recovery solutions
• Troubleshoot slow queries, optimise indexes, analyse execution plans, and manage resource utilisation; perform advanced capacity planning and proactive health monitoring
• Oversee SQL Server patching, compliance, and backup/recovery strategies
• Manage structured data services across Azure, AWS, hybrid, and OT platforms
• Collaborate across data, analytics, and business teams to support governance, documentation standards, and seamless knowledge transfer
• Support and guide technology teams and broader business support teams by sharing expertise, conducting peer reviews, and promoting best practices for managing robust SQL environments

Skills and Experience:

• Extensive experience in SQL Server administration within enterprise or mining environments, including lifecycle management and optimsation across on-premises, cloud, and OT platforms.
• Expertise in performance tuning and high availability/disaster recovery strategies
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code and automation tools like PowerShell, Python, Bicep, and Terraform to streamline deployments, patching, and maintenance
• Developed understanding of compliance, security hardening, and governance frameworks, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and regulatory requirements
• Expertise in the infrastructure foundations that underpin SQL Server and troubleshooting complex SQL issues.
• Experience with DevOps practices and version control systems (GitHub, Azure DevOps), supporting agile delivery and continuous improvement

Perth ROC Facilities:

• Free on-site parking at remote operational centre (ROC)
• Modern spacious office with break-out facilities
• In-house café providing variety of hot & cold food options and barista coffee
• Flexi Leave available to all Perth based office staff
• Flexible working hours outside of core business hours
• Active social club with community events and activities for employees
• Lifestyle, Learning and Recreation initiative which provide events for your family

About Hancock Iron Ore
The world of iron ore is evolving, and so are we. Atlas Iron and Roy Hill have joined forces to become Hancock Iron Ore, building on our combined strengths of resilience and innovation.

Our portfolio of world-class iron ore operations located in West Australia's Pilbara region has a strong history of delivering reliable products for our customers in key international markets. As one team under Hancock Iron Ore, we have four operating mines: Roy Hill, Miralga Creek, Sanjiv Ridge, and Mount Webber, with McPhee Creek under construction plus a range of exciting development opportunities.

We deliver more than 70 million tonnes of ore each year through our own two-berth port facility at Stanley Point and the multi-user Utah Point in Port Hedland, providing the materials needed to foster global economic growth and development. Leveraging established infrastructure, including our processing plant and 344km independently owned and operated heavy haul railway, our operation oversees each moment from when ore is mined through to when it is shipped.

Equal Opportunity

Hancock Iron Ore is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, Veteran personnel and females to apply. We promote cultural diversity, gender equality and non- discrimination. We are proud of our relationships with our Traditional Owners and value the difference these partnerships make to the success of the project and to the lives of the people on whose land we operate.

How to apply

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To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work permanently in Australia.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.