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Salary- The Head of Enterprise Applications Unit will play a critical role in driving technological advancement and ensuring the unit's smooth operation within the department through professional leadership and technical expertise.
- Provide strategic direction and technical oversight across various technical solution and platform teams, to drive fit-for-purpose solution design and superior ongoing solution support services through continuous operational improvement.
- Hybrid working arrangements - Melbourne CBD / working from home
At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected.
We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe. And to deliver a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all.
How you'll make a difference:
The Enterprise Applications Unit plays a pivotal role in advancing innovative and suitable technology solutions, as well as providing level 3 highly skilled product specialists providing service support for 150+ solutions. The unit is responsible for gathering and analysing business needs to elicit high-level requirements and design solutions based on endorsed platforms, including the department's Digital Solution Platform (DSP), various Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platforms, Web and Reporting platforms, or Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) based solutions for specific needs. Additionally, the unit provides superior level 3 support and maintenance services for solutions developed or implemented by the Program Delivery Unit. The unit also manages third-party vendors who provide level 3 support on its behalf.
The Head of Enterprise Applications Unit will play a critical role in driving technological advancement and ensuring the unit's smooth operation within the department through professional leadership and technical expertise. The role will implement best practises, focus on continuous improvement, and lead critical incident response and recovery. This role is expected to engage with key executive stakeholders in the sector, including the Department of Health, the Department of Family, Fairness & Housing, and the Whole of Victorian Government.
Suitable applicants will be able to demonstrate:
Significant experience and a proven track record working in a senior role providing strategic leadership in a complex and sensitive environment.
The ability to translate organisational strategy into meaningful objectives and long-term plans towards achieving cyber resilience.
Strong experience in stakeholder management with a focus on stakeholders with a range of complex or conflicting needs and expectations and building mutually beneficial partnerships.
To learn more please click ‘Apply' to view the Position Description on the Careers.vic website.
What we offer:
- The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
- A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service & Sector.
- A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.
Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Click the ‘Apply' button to view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date.
We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians.
All roles can be worked flexibly and we encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at . Please view our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion .
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks including proof of vaccination against COVID-19. Information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence, in line with our .
The Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) Recruitment Policy allows for priority consideration for Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform. As such, these employees are strongly encouraged to submit their application through JSE rather than via external advertisement.
