Team Leader Strategy and Architecture
Permanent Full Time, 35 Hours, 5 days per week
Competitive Salary
Closing Date: 18th November 2024
Are you a strong people leader with hands-on IT experience operating at a large scale?
ABOUT US
Liverpool is a vibrant city that lies in the heart of Greater Western Sydney. Working with Liverpool City Council offers a wealth of professional opportunities. Liverpool is a diverse and innovative Council located at the gateway to the upcoming Western Sydney Airport. Liverpool is fast becoming Sydney's third CBD and is going through rapid change and growth, with nearly 100 new residents arriving every week. If great community outcomes are to be realised, Liverpool requires the best minds to realise this opportunity.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This is an opportunity to build something from the ground up. The Team Leader (Coordinator) - Strategy and Architecture plays a crucial role in our organisation by providing leadership, guidance and support in planning, analysis and prioritisation of Council needs in information and communication technology, which will enable Council to achieve its objectives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop the Enterprise Architecture practice including consideration of data, integration, security, infrastructure, minimisation of technology debt and transition states throughout technology transformations.
Develop and lead a Solution Architecture Practice that enables our technology domains and program, and project teams and effectively supports solution option selection.
In partnership with the CIO, support the definition of the delivery roadmap and technology strategy across IT.
Direct all aspects of a significant multifaceted program of work through the full lifecycle, applying strong and resilient leadership that promotes a bold collaborative approach in project delivery.
Collecting, assessing, agreeing and documenting business requirements (including workflows and use case preparation) for ICT projects and services based on Council priorities.
Engaging with Council staff at all levels. Organise and run various forums, workshops, organise, design and collect user satisfaction surveys.
Leading the investigation and option analysis of technology solutions for business initiatives.
Providing necessary training and communication in relation to the projects and services delivered by ITS Department.
Leading UAT (user acceptance testing) and collaboration with subject matter experts.
Liaising with service providers, negotiating SLAs (service level agreements).
In this role, you will manage 8 direct reports and provide mentoring while encouraging staff to work in a collaborative, learning environment that promotes communication, transfer of knowledge and learning.
ABOUT YOU
The successful applicant will have:
Relevant formal qualifications in technology or suitable business orientated degree and/or equivalent industry experience gained by practical application over a minimum of 7 years.
Significant experience in Business Analysis (5 years or more). Proven track record in leading or participating in successful projects, which have made a difference to the organisations.
Strong relationship building and stakeholder management skills with the ability to establish and maintain useful partnerships with people at all levels, through consistent actions, values and communication.
Solid experience in producing business cases, tender processes including specifications development, responses evaluation.
Extensive experience facilitating and conducting workshops.
Proven ability to lead a team, empower and motivate people, support peers and manager.
Demonstrated customer services experience.
Experience with user acceptance testing and training.
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US
Opportunities to expand your knowledge.
Ability to accrue up to two days of flexitime leave per month, which equates to up to 24 days per year (this is in addition to four weeks of annual leave per year).
Health and wellbeing benefits include two health and wellbeing leave days per calendar year and access to our Employee Assistance Program.
Career progression opportunities & ongoing professional development.
Access to a Fitness Passport.
Salary will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant.
For further information about the position please contact Natalie Jefferys at ******.
How to apply: Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter outlining your interest and how your background and experience suit this opportunity, as well as your resume.
Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.
To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
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