Director, Technology Architecture and Strategy Job posted: 27/06/2024
Organisation: Department of Justice and Community Safety
Occupation: IT and Telecommunications
Reference: VG/DJ7793-JUN24
At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we're looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We're all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we'd love to hear from you.
The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children's rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers
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Be responsible for supporting the architecture capabilities for the Department of Justice and Community Safety.12-month fixed term, full time opportunity to work within Technology Solutions and Data Security.The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Director, Technology Architecture and Strategy to provide a critical role within Technology Solutions and Data Security.
About the Business Unit The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) delivers a justice and community safety system that works to build a safer, fairer and stronger Victoria.
Technology Solutions and Data Security explores and employs technology to enable the department's business function via the use of modern, appropriate platforms, products and services. It supports enterprise-wide platforms and services including critical applications, networks, telecommunication, call centres, hosting, intranet/internet sites; delivers business and corporate funded project; and overseas the delivering of services provided by technology service providers such as Cenitex.
About the Role The Director, Technology Architecture and Strategy has full accountability for development and implementation of Technology Architecture including roadmaps, guardrails, policies aligned with organisational priorities.
The role is accountable for line management responsibilities of workloads, skills, priorities, stakeholder management, staff development and career paths, methodologies, process improvement and service delivery.
The role responsibility includes driving significant change and implementation of best practice across the department.
Some of your duties will include:
Lead and manage teams responsible for enterprise architecture, including provision of centre of excellence for key disciplines and services.Provide authoritative advice and leadership in ICT strategy development and operations, and function as a thought leader to the CTO.Drive the development and implementation of key enterprise architecture plans and champion innovation through collaboration.Develop, maintain and interpret policies, standards and processes that effect the provision of services within the department, ensuring the team's development and support activities continue to deliver on business requirements.Employ considered resource management, through forecasting and budget monitoring and contribute to operational reporting for the CTO.Manage complex issues confidently with stakeholders using expert analysis to address issues and risk, creating shared solutions to advance the stakeholder business consistent with organisational priorities. To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.
About you To be successful in this role, you will have:
Demonstrated experience in a medium to large ICT department or organisation, leading architecture and strategy groups.Demonstrated ability to lead the delivery of enterprise architecture plans and guardrails, aligning to organisational priorities, with an awareness of the risks and opportunities related to emerging technologies and business models.Significant experience in a range of information systems, technology products and services, including large scale digital, application and ICT services projects.Proven understanding of development practises, relevant architecture, systems analysis and design knowledge as well as consideration of new or emerging technologies and their potential value to the organisation.Qualifications Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology or a related discipline is highly desirable.
How to Apply Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening. If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad. FOR INTERNAL VPS EMPLOYEES: For this particular vacancy, priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform. For all VPS employees, due to the new Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) policy, please apply through the JSE to be eligible to be considered for this position in the first round. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT: The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.
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Job type:Full time
Job classification:VPS STS
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