Principal Solution Architect, Enterprise Technology

About the role:

The Principal Solution Analyst is responsible for assessing technology platforms and designs application and reporting architecture based on business, functional and non-functional requirements, this includes defining the interaction between application packages, databases and middleware systems in terms of functional and non-functional coverage.

The role provides strategic guidance across eHealth projects, offering architectural advice on application and reporting solutions, industry trends, and options analysis to maximise value and efficiency. It also leads and mentor's teams across the Enterprise Technology Branch in disciplines such as application innovation, analytics, and emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, robotic processing automation, cloud services etc, ensuing quality and consistency of application architecture across the department while adhering to enterprise architecture guideline setup across the department and Victorian government.

About us:

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.

About you:

Do you have Experience in:

• Providing analysis, design, technical options, best practice usage, and performance optimisation relating to multiple technical disciplines, including application implementation and reporting & analytics - with key focus on Microsoft .Net, Angular JS, Angular and public cloud services.
• Demonstrating how the actions and outcomes of this role and work unit impact clients and the department's ability to deliver, or facilitate the delivery of, effective support and services.
• Leading the analysis and evaluation of solution options and recommending innovative system solutions, including project costing and delivery proposal.
• Providing input to the thought leadership required to deliver strategic initiatives including the design of application and reporting & analytics platforms and to reduce the proliferation of individual systems.
• Maintain architectural documentation and artefacts for departmental systems including access and integration.

Qualifications / Specialist Expertise

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant Information Technology discipline is highly desirable.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft .Net, Azure cloud services, Angular and SQL server is essential.

Desirable Skills

Experience with one or more of the following technologies will be considered an advantage:

• Driving technical innovation and identifying opportunities where new technologies or practices can be utilised to better lives or improve efficiency/productivity.
• Knowledge and experience of Agile Projects and methodologies.
• Knowledge of the department and its operating processes and information systems is desirable.

Specialist Expertise

• Extensive experience in ICT cloud architecture, technologies and current/emerging industry trends. Proven ability to evaluate stakeholder requirements and develop and present solution options to business, senior management and executive stakeholders.
• Extensive experience as a Principal Developer and then as an Architect, working for medium to large government or commercial organisations with software design patterns, development standards and application frameworks. Proven ability in delivering system solutions in an agile environment with expertise in a wide range of disciplines

Please Refer to PD for Role Specific expertise

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.

How to apply:

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 disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at  For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see inclusion and diversity at the Department of Health.

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