The Team

• The Bluegum Architecture team delivers architecture-as-a-service to Bluegum Health Transformation and Health ICT (Information and Communication Technology) areas. It manages the governance of architectural approval and delivers architecture strategies, blueprints and artefacts.

The Role

• The ICT Architect ensures all solutions comply with the Department’s technical principles and align with established and emerging architectural frameworks and standards. This specialist role focuses on designing, developing, and implementing innovative solutions that improve the efficiency, security, and effectiveness of healthcare systems. It requires providing expert guidance and technical leadership while collaborating with stakeholders to achieve successful technology deployments. The position also sets the vision for target architectures and creates pragmatic roadmaps to support the delivery of projects and programs.

You will need:

• Experience in Application Architecture with a deep understanding of Department of Health systems and ability to design robust, scalable solutions.
• Proven experience collaborating with clinical and business users to understand their problem domain and translate needs into practical solutions.
• Proven experience creating Solution Designs and representing these at Architecture Review Board.
• Skilled at converting complex technical blueprints into clear, business-friendly language to secure stakeholder buy-in.
• Demonstrated ability to identify risks and opportunities in clinical application environments and deliver detailed architectural strategies to address them.
• Self-motivated with a track record of working independently and delivering outcomes without close supervision.
• Strong alignment with the Department’s CARE values and ability to balance technical design with business priorities.

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

Details of Appointment

Fixed term full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible for a period of twelve months.

Please note that hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

Classification: General Stream, Band 8

Salary $139,470 - $148,863 per annum + 12% superannuation

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

*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 vacancies.

Eligibility

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

•  Appropriate tertiary qualifications in ICT or related discipline
• Appropriate technical certification in relevant specialist discipline
• Current Driver’s Licence

Under particular circumstances employees may be required to undertake a new conviction check.

Position Features:

Intrastate travel is a requirement of this role

Statement of Duties and any associated documents

You are encouraged to speak with the contact person once you have familiarised yourself with the Statement of Duties and any associated documents.  This will assist you to prepare an application more aligned with our specific needs.

• ICT Architect Band 8.pdf

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

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 detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the specifics of the role and selection criteria contained in the attached Statement of Duties.

A separate statement addressing each individual selection criteria is not required.

Please Note

• 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.

Contact Person

Name: Jason Steen
Position: Director - Architecture (Bluegum Health Transformation)
Email address: jason.steen@health.tas.gov.au

The core purpose guiding the way in which we work across the Department of Health is to CARE for the health and wellbeing of all in Tasmania through our Values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. We are united by our shared purpose and model our CARE Values through our interactions with one another, our patients, our clients and the Tasmanian community.