Enterprise Service Designer

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is looking to fill twoEnterprise Service Designer positions.

What you will do

The newly formed Enterprise Architecture and Solutions team will establish an enterprise solution design capability, applying enterprise design processes and frameworks to guide and assure major program solution designs. 

As an Enterprise Service Designer you will provide expertise to initiatives needing advanced design solution support. In this role you will:

• collaborate with client, business and technical experts, including vendors, to develop sustainable enterprise solutions which position us for the future
• use your design, analytical and problem-solving skills to ‘bridge the gap’ between business and technology colleagues
• present complex information and concepts in a visual and understandable way 
• use your superior communication skills to advise senior executives on solution design recommendations
• help uplift ABS’ enterprise design and architecture capability
• contribute to the effective governance of solution designs and the enterprise architecture
• develop processes to maintain the ABS enterprise architecture.

 What we are looking for (selection criteria)

 To be suitable you should have most or all the following skills, qualities, and experience: 

• excellent communication skills that allow for the:

o  building and maintenance of productive working relationships

o  creation of detailed written documents to support all levels of staff understanding

o  facilitation of interviews and workshops with a variety of stakeholders 

o  development of key artefacts to support managing enterprise design and business architecture uplift 

o  (ability to) work independently and act collaboratively as a team member (in co-located and distributed settings)

o  support for governance and decision making forums 

• ability to understand and present complex concepts and interrelationships relating to enterprise design and business architecture to achieve business outcomes
• experience in designing solutions considering enterprise strategies, and/or the ability to create and maintain enterprise architectures (this should demonstrate knowledge of architecture methods, design approaches, frameworks and governance processes)
• familiarity with production of official statistics (desirable).

How to apply

To apply, complete an online application form on the ABS e-recruitment system. You will need to upload your current resume, provide referee details and respond to the following: 

In no more than 750 words, provide examples of how you have demonstrated the skills and qualities to undertake the responsibilities outlined above. Please refer to the selection criteria above and attempt to address all criteria in your response.

To be eligible to apply for these positions you must currently be an Australian citizen.

Note: we are looking to fill one permanent and one temporary position. The successful applicants can work either full-time or part-time hours, although flexible working arrangement, including a hybrid model of working from home and the office, applies.

Applications close at 11:30 p.m. (AEST) on Sunday, 7th April 2024.