Management (Information & Communication Technology)
Full time
Geoscience Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities.
We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Cultures, and to elders past and present.
About us
Geoscience Australia is Australia's pre-eminent public sector geoscience organisation.
We are the nation's trusted advisor on the geology and geography of Australia.
We apply science and technology to describe and understand the Earth for the benefit of Australia.
Our culture
Our strength lies in our people, including our diversity in backgrounds, skills and experiences.
We value diversity in gender, backgrounds, culture, and experiences of our employees and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace culture.
What we can offer you
When you work at Geoscience Australia, you will have access to a range of benefits and the opportunity to experience a workplace culture that truly values and promotes diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging.
Our team
The Digital Science Platforms Section within the Enterprise Data and Digital branch is responsible for mission critical cloud and geospatial capabilities, enabling Geoscience Australia to create, process, and deliver its digital science data.
The role
The Cloud Platforms Manager leads a team responsible for delivery of high-value, secure and easy to use cloud platforms and services.
This role is not technical and does not require full-stack development or coding.
In this role you will:
Contribute to strategic direction for cloud adoption and usage across Geoscience Australia.
Lead the management of cloud platforms operations and support.
Facilitate standardised adoption and governance of cloud platforms.
Support projects to enhance cloud capabilities.
Ensure domain, enterprise and solution architectures are developed.
Manage vendor relations and assist with commercial management.
Establish governance practices for cloud usage.
Manage a team of cloud specialists and build team capability.
Manage risks and issues related to cloud operations.
Lead a positive culture of value delivery and user engagement.
To be successful in the role you will:
Be conversant with contemporary cloud management practices.
Be outcomes focused and enjoy leading change.
Be a collaborative team member with excellent communication skills.
Have experience managing a professional team in a dynamic environment.
Effectively manage and communicate the work of your team.
Understand the strategic objectives of the organisation.
Required skills, knowledge, experience and/or qualifications
Required:
Experience managing cloud platforms in an enterprise context.
Experience leading high performing operational teams.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Highly Desirable:
Experience with Azure and/or AWS.
Knowledge of contemporary cloud development methodologies.
Familiarity with modern delivery approaches and tools.
Project management skills or experience.
To Apply
Please visit the careers page of our website to submit your application via our e-Recruit system.
Your application should include your resume and a brief statement outlining your transferable skills, experience and capabilities related to the role.
If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Gavin Veitch on (02) 6249 9777.
To be eligible to apply for this position you must meet the below eligibility criteria:
Be an Australian Citizen at the closing date of application.
The successful applicant must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Commencement of employment is subject to pre-employment screening.
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy.
For more information, please visit the Australian Public Service Commission website.
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