EML is a leading Workers Compensation and Personal Injury Claims Management business. Our goal is to help people get their lives back through ongoing support during their return-to-work journey. We continue to experience ongoing growth and now have over 4,000 dedicated employees. We foster a learning culture that allows for us to continually invest in our employees ensuring a long-term career here at EML.
THE OPPORTUNITY
As we expand, our Technology team is growing rapidly, driving innovation in AI for Workers Compensation. We're transforming the industry with cutting-edge solutions that enhance claims management, improve outcomes, and streamline processes.
At EML, we foster a learning culture, investing in our people to build long-term careers while shaping the future of technology in our sector.
As a SQL Database Administrator you will play a vital role in ensuring the sustainability and growth of EML by supporting our Software Development capability.
Working closely with the Product Manager and other Database Managers, you will be responsible for implementing, configuring, maintaining, and optimising critical SQL Server RDBMS systems to ensure performance, security, and reliability.
This will be a full time. fixed term 12 month contract based in the Sydney office (with the view to be made permanent), with flexibility to work from home up to 3 days per week.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain optimal database performance, availability, security, and long-term sustainability.
Identify and resolve issues in real time to keep systems running smoothly.
Offer practical solutions and recommendations for continuous improvement.
Automate routine processes, track issues, and document system changes.
Support developers with query optimisation and schema enhancements.
Manage and optimise Power BI reporting in a cloud environment.
ABOUT YOU
4+ years hands-on experience in SQL Server Administration
2+years of experience with Performance Tuning and Optimization (PTO)
Monitor and optimize database performance using index tuning, dvm and other methods.
Managing High Availability (HA) databases, database backups and disaster recovery
Design and develop SSIS packages for data transformation, loading, and extraction. Experience in supporting batch interfaces via SSIS.
Create and implement database solutions (tables, stored procedures, etc.) and manage data migrations from legacy systems to new platforms.
Experience in financial data reporting, data migrations, analysis, and standardisation, with strong database design and SQL Server development skills.
Knowledge of Amazon Aurora, RDS, Redshift, Dynamo DB, or MongoDB.
Experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, Agile processes, and tools like Visual Studio and SQL Server would be a plus
WHAT WE OFFER
We stand together as equals. EML is an equal opportunity employer so by coming to work for us, you will be part of a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion. We are committed to maintaining a workplace where everyone feels valued and where we show respect, integrity and honesty.
EML provides career opportunities and great employee benefits, including:
A diverse and collaborative team culture like no other
Flexibility to work from home to support work/life balance
A corporate wellbeing program with discounted health insurance and gym membership
Generous discounts from over 350 retailers through our RewardsHub program
Comprehensive learning and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential
Access to support and counselling services with work or personal matters, through our Employee Assistance Program
Companywide events to stay connected and celebrate success
Entitlement to annual company incentive scheme + salary reviews
Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave, plus super
We value our people and are committed to supporting our employees by investing in their professional development and providing generous employee benefits. If this position is of interest to you, please apply now.
