cloud architect

Department of Treasury and Finance

Job reference: 707783

Location: ADELAIDE

Job status: Ongoing

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

We are currently seeking applications for a Cloud Architect, to join the Office of the Chief Information Officer at the Department of Treasury and Finance on an ongoing basis.

Remuneration: ASO8 – Salary Range ($121,107 - $125,679 p.a.).

About the opportunity:

The Cloud Architect will support the architectural design, operation and governance of digital government services that benefit the South Australian community. They will do this by combining a very high level of discipline knowledge and experience with an understanding of the policy landscape and creative thinking to achieve the goals and priorities of OCIO, dependent agencies and SA Government as a whole. The Cloud Architect will collaborate with OCIO technical staff and senior leadership, agency technical staff and suppliers to develop policies and processes, to articulate and enforce IT Architecture patterns, standards and guidelines, and to support the secure, effective and cost-efficient use of SA Government IT resources.

About you

To be successful you will:

• Support the development of IT Architecture policies, processes, standards, patterns and guidelines for all agencies on the State Network.
• Execute architectural design, options analysis and other technical specialist work as required for OCIO's strategic and operational responsibilities.
• Provide direct consultation and decision support to senior leadership and OCIO technical experts as required for short- and long-term decision making.

• Lead technical and governance forums with agencies/stakeholders to ensure policies and strategies are aligned to agency requirements, agency designs and plans are aligned to policies, strategies and technical requirements, and that these policies, strategies, plans and technical requirements are documented and communicated to stakeholders.

• Collaborate with OCIO operations, architecture and cyber security specialists as required for projects and initiatives.

• Prioritise requests from operations, project management and external agency teams fairly while demonstrating a sense of empathy.

• Manage teams to design/develop an architectural, strategic or governance/policy outcome.

About us

The Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) enables a more connected and secure government so that South Australian (SA) Government agencies can better serve our community. We do this by leading the SA Government's technology, cyber security, and digital government strategies, as well as developing and delivering resilient and innovative ICT, digital and cyber security services, platforms, and critical infrastructure to SA Government agencies that are accessible, trusted and secure. 

As well as working within the SA Public Sector Code of Ethics, OCIO's principles are: customer-centric and collaborative, growth minded, engaged and skilled, and honesty in action.

OCIO supports flexible work arrangements, and our office environment is activity-based, with spaces tailored for focused work, collaboration, and general space for everyday work.

Cloud Services, in OCIO, supports SA Government agencies by delivering whole of government cloud-based applications, software, infrastructure, and platforms including identity management services, the Microsoft 365 central tenancy platform, the Integration Platform as a Service, SMS and eFax Services to enhance collaboration, drive innovation and provide economies of scale that enable agencies to focus efforts on delivering services that meet customer needs.

At the Department of Treasury and Finance we work together to ensure South Australia is a thriving, prosperous state now and into the future.

We are the lead agency for economic, social and financial policy outcomes. We play a vital role in providing financial services to the community and economic and fiscal policy advice to the Government of South Australia.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and we embrace flexibility and embrace diversity. We believe people are our most valuable asset, so we work to support the skills, knowledge and capability of our staff.

What we offer

• Flexible working options
• Salary packaging options
• Discounted gym membership
• Supportive career development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Be Well Program

For a confidential discussion about the role please contact:

Name Bianca Holmes

Title: Lead Account Manager, Harrison McMillan

Tel:

email:

Application Instructions:

To be considered, all applications must be submitted online via I Work for SA by clicking Apply and following the instructions.

Applicants are required to submit a Curriculum Vitae and covering letter (no more than two pages) addressing the key selection criteria and demonstrating suitability for the role. You are also required to provide details of 2 referees and complete a pre-employment declaration.

• National Police Check
• Security Clearance - Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) (agency to apply post-commencement)

The Department of Treasury and Finance is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us if invited to interview.

Applications close: 01/12/2025 11:45 PM