Application and Database Administrator

The Industry School, formerly the AITC, is unlike any other senior school. We’re for young people who seek a deliberately different educational experience. An industry-driven one. For those who want to learn in the classroom, within workplaces, and on the job. We’re for those young people who seek to start building real-world strengths and skills now, not only in the future.

We provide a unique two-to-three-year program for young people in Years 10 to 12 designed to progressively develop employability skills and achieve individualized learning goals while meeting the requirements of the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) and the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA).

Our aim is to seamlessly blend senior education and vocational training to engage young people in purposeful learning experiences that are relevant to the real world of industry.

About the Role

We are seeking an Application & Database Administrator to join our team in a full-time, permanent capacity, with the opportunity for hybrid working arrangements.

The Application & Database Administrator (ADA) is responsible for the administration, support, and ongoing optimisation of the School’s core applications and databases that underpin the Student Management System suite. The role ensures systems are reliable, secure, and operating efficiently, with a strong focus on maintaining data integrity and supporting integration with reporting and business intelligence platforms.

As part of the School’s technology transformation, including the modernisation of its Data Warehouse, the ADA plays a key role in sustaining and stabilising the evolving data environment. Working closely with internal teams and specialist third-party providers, this hands-on position manages day-to-day operations such as routine ETL processes, system updates, and access controls, while contributing to continuous improvement as the organisation’s technology capabilities grow.

Key Responsibilities include

• Administer and support core applications (including SMS), managing access, updates, and performance
• Maintain and monitor servers and databases, including backups, security, and routine maintenance
• Support ETL processes and data integrity, including reporting and system integrations (e.g. Power BI)
• Troubleshoot and resolve platform and database issues, acting as an escalation point for support teams
• Ensure compliance with security, privacy, and data governance requirements
• Contribute to system improvements, documentation, and transformation initiatives
• Collaborate with internal teams and third-party providers, and support mentoring to the Application & Platform Support Officer

Values and Benefits

Our values play a critical role in cultivating culture. They set the standards for how we behave, interact with others, make decisions, and choose to act. They are:

• Demonstrate genuine care
• Think progressively
• Take courageous action
• Achieve inspiring outcomes
• Contribute authentically
• Succeed collectively

We value and recognise our people through a range of benefits including superannuation matching after a qualifying period, access to corporate rate health insurance, salary packaging, staff discounts, Employee Assistance Programs, Professional Development, and the opportunity to participate in community-based activities in Australia and Cambodia to name a few.

About You

Essential

• Diploma or Degree in Information Technology or a related discipline (or equivalent demonstrated experience).
• 5+ years of experience in application support, database administration, or a closely related role.
• Demonstrated experience administering student management systems or similar enterprise platform applications.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server, including T-SQL query writing, database maintenance, and access management.
• Exposure to ETL concepts and data pipeline tooling, with a willingness to develop skills in Microsoft Fabric.
• Demonstrated understanding of ITIL and ITSM processes and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative approach to working across technical and non-technical teams.
• Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
• Ability to demonstrate The Industry School values
• Valid driver’s licence and right to work in Australia

Desirable

• Experience with Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, or comparable data integration platforms.
• Vendor certifications in SQL Server, Microsoft Azure, or relevant platform applications.
• Experience supporting multi-campus IT operations across geographically distributed locations.
• Current certification in ITIL-aligned strategies or ITSM processes.

To Apply

If this role sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

Applications close 29th June at 12pm

Please note: Interviewing may commence prior to the closing date on receipt of application. If this opportunity has sparked your interest, please apply as soon as practicable.

For a copy of the Position Description or to find out more, please contact ***email_hidden***

All young people who come to The Industry School have a right to feel and be safe. We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all young people. We are committed to providing a child safe and child friendly environment, where young people are safe, feel safe and are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives. We have a zero tolerance for child abuse and other harm. All teaching candidates must be QCT registered. All other candidates must hold entitlement to work in Australia and a current working with children check. Successful candidates will be subject to relevant background checks, including a police check, to determine suitability and ensure compliance to working with children legislation. All candidates are subject to the requirement to disclose any information relevant to your eligibility to engage in activities including children.to working with children legislation. All candidates are subject to the requirement to disclose any information relevant to your eligibility to engage in activities including children.