As a Database Administrator, you will play a critical role in ensuring the performance, security, availability and reliability of People First Bank's database environment. Working within System Operations team, you'll be responsible for administering and optimising enterprise databases including SQL Server, PostgresSQL and Azure SQL database supporting business critical applications and data platforms across the bank. This role partners closely with the Data & Insights team and other Technology & Transformation stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing database solutions that enable operational excellence and data-driven decision-making. You'll balance day-to-day operational support with project delivery, contributing to infrastructure modernisation, automation initiatives, and continuous improvement activities.
In this role, you'll be trusted to maintain high levels of database availability, integrity, and performance while proactively identifying and mitigating risks. You'll build strong partnerships across Technology & Transformation, support business-critical initiatives, and be recognised as a reliable and collaborative technical expert
People First Bank – our new brand – says exactly what we’re all about: people. We're committed to supporting and growing our team and creating an outstanding work environment.
You’ll have access to financial and lifestyle benefits to support your success and individuality:
In March 2023, People’s Choice and Heritage Bank merged to form Heritage and People’s Choice Limited - Australia's leading mutual bank. We are now on an exciting journey to bring together our products, services, and technology under a single brand - People First Bank.
We have over 700,000 customers and 1,900 employees, with dual head offices in Adelaide and Toowoomba, an Australian-based contact centre and branches across five states.
With a vision ‘To deliver positive change through banking’, People First Bank serves customers and contributes to the community, while offering an inclusive, flexible work environment. We’re big enough to make an impact; but agile enough to influence and do interesting work.
If this sounds like you, this could be the next step in your career. Click 'Apply' now and submit your application, including a cover letter and current resume by 25th October 2026.
Our diversity makes us stronger
People First Bank acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and pays respect to Elders past and present. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and culturally safe workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences. We welcome requests for reasonable adjustments to ensure all candidates can participate fairly and confidently in our selection process.
Through the merging of People's Choice and Heritage Bank, a new larger mutual bank has arrived.
People First Bank - our new brand - says exactly what we’re all about: people. As a leading Australian member-owned bank, we’re dedicated to you, your finances and your future.
We have an inclusive, friendly, professional and motivated team that works together to achieve and grow. Operating dual head offices in Adelaide and Toowoomba, we are staying true to our heritage and loyal to our roots.
Banking for you, better for all.
People First Bank, People's Choice Credit Union and Heritage Bank are all trading names of Heritage and People's Choice Ltd ABN 11 087 651 125, AFSL and Australian Credit Licence 244310. People's Choice Credit Union may be referred to as People's Choice across this page.
