It Consultant (Enterprise Systems) (529552)

Working in close partnership with various Department of Health (DoH) stakeholders, the IT Consultant (Enterprise Systems) will:

• Deliver high level technical support to the design, development, installation, maintenance, upgrade and operational administration of the IT applications and associated integration infrastructure and systems architecture.
• Undertake a consultative role to business stakeholders by providing high level technical advice on application architecture, selection, commissioning, integration/interconnectivity and operational management and support.
• Provide leadership, management and coordination of technical activities required to develop, commission, interface, maintain and support IT applications, systems, and integration frameworks.

The Role:

1. Undertake software selection, commissioning, installation, development, testing, integration, ongoing maintenance, support, and consultancy to business owners, including the establishment of disaster recovery procedures, security schemes and any relevant quality assurance processes.
2. Administer and support DoH applications as required, including advising on application architecture, planning, assisting, and undertaking upgrades, reporting, tracking, and resolving application and messaging/integration issues, testing disaster recovery plans, and monitoring and auditing application use.
3. Provide second and third level specialist technical support to staff that use and support a range of applications.
4. Develop, manage, and maintain relationships with software vendors of clinical and administrative applications supporting DoH operations.
5. Lead work activities and prepare complex documentation, ensuring compliance with policies and standards.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Position Features

• Some regular out of hours work may be required to meet specific needs or deadlines
• Intrastate and interstate travel may be required

Details of Appointment

Please note two positions are being advertised:

2x Fixed term full time day worker positions, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 30 June 2026.

*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Salary: $104,756 - $118,730 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Eligibility:

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Appropriate tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline from a recognised tertiary institution
2. Minimum of three years’ practical experience in a relevant discipline, using contemporary and recognised frameworks
3. Appropriate technical certification in a relevant specialist discipline
4. Current Driver’s Licence

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

1. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty

1. Identification check
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to Apply

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

Applicant Guide

For more information

Quentin Campbell

Position: Senior Manager - Digital Enterprise Services
Phone: 0404 891 ***
E-mail: ***************@health.tas.gov.au

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