Solution Architect

Assist in the capture, development, and endorsement of multiple technical solutions and participate in the practice of architecture governance.The Solution Architect shall ensure solutions are designed and implemented in ways that meet the department's technical principles and that are aligned with existing and developing architectural frameworks and standards.Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as the department's Head of Architecture and other members of the architecture group as well as equivalent vendor representatives to determine technology goals, develop architectural artefacts and ensure solutions are designed as fit-for-purpose to guide the successful delivery of multiple projects or programs of work.This is a high-level specialist role, providing vision in the establishment of target architectures and developing pragmatic roadmaps to support delivery of both large and smaller scale projects and programs.The Role: * Provide high level solution leadership advice and direction to projects, governance committees, and senior management on all aspects of information management, information and communications technology, and security architectures including strategy, policies, risk, standards, solution design, procurement, and review.

• Leads the planning, definition, and high-level design of the solution, and explores alternative solution components if required.
• Owns or provides key contributions to a range of architecture and non-architecture materials primarily solution design, technical options papers, and solution overviews. Will present architecture to a range of stakeholders through several different forums, and guide design material through the Health ICT (HICT) governance process to gain executive and leadership endorsement.
• Contributes to successful project delivery across multiple programs by overseeing solution modelling, application configuration, data migration, data security and other aspects of information communication and technology.
• Provides an expert advisory service to line managers in relation to projects to contribute to the effective support of business processes and operational support services.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.Details of AppointmentFixed term full time day worker position 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: $135,408 - $144,527 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: * Tertiary qualification/s in Information Technology (IT) and/or satisfactory completion of appropriate technical fields of study in IT, application development or ICT infrastructure managementThe 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: * Conviction checks in the following areas:

• crimes of violence
• sex related offences
• serious drug offences
• crimes involving dishonesty
• Identification check
• Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to ApplyApply 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 DocumentsWe 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 DutiesApplicant GuideFor more informationNick BowlerPosition: Head of Architecture
Phone: 0417 370 148
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