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Executive Level 1 - $110,788.00 and $129,928.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)
Employment Type
Ongoing (Permanent), Full-time
Flexible arrangements considered
Contact Officer
Applications close on 08/07/2024 at 11:59pm AEST (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.
About our opportunity
This process is being used to fill up to 1 immediate vacancy. A merit pool may be established and used to fill similar vacancies for up to 18 months.
About our team
GM Technology & Major Cap Group | ICT Division | Architecture Design & Security | Technology Architecture Section
The Architecture, Design and Security Branch is located within the Technology and Major Capability Group (TMCG) and responsible for setting the strategic technology direction for the Department, enabling alignment between technology strategies and business needs. The Branch works closely with the business and other stakeholders to provide guidance and support to architecture design, delivery and sustainment decisions.
The Technology Architecture section in the Architecture, Design and Security branch delivers strategic technology leadership, and provides governance and design services to Home Affairs for Infrastructure technology deployment and use.
We are seeking a dynamic, passionate and determined technology architecture professional with a strong record for infrastructure design outcomes who has :
Proven ability to lead the development of complex architecture in the ICT infrastructure domain and drive innovation that achieves departmental strategic priorities
Capability to work under broad direction, with flexibility and agility to co-design and build infrastructure capabilities and integrated solutions
Understanding to use professional experience and domain knowledge to mentor and guide team members, model best practice and behaviour and continually demonstrate high performance and self-development
Understanding of Whole of Government policies and standards and demonstrated delivery of best practice architecture methodologies
Use professional experience and domain knowledge used to steer recommendations.
Duties and responsibilities
The EL1 Technology Architect will be responsible for following:
Under guidance from senior architect, lead architecture design for specified infrastructure domain (Storage, Compute, Network and Platforms) in collaboration with multi-disciplinary groups across business and ICT
Identify, design and develop infrastructure solutions, artefacts, roadmaps, patterns, standards and strategies for current and emerging technologies
Manage priorities, competing deadlines and under broad direction resolves standards, non-compliance and exception issues
Provide architecture advice and guidance to technical teams to ensure the designed infrastructure solutions are in line with business and technical requirements, and align with Well Architecture Framework, standards, patterns and compliances
Mentor and guide team members, model best practice and behaviour and continually demonstrate high performance and self-development.
Additional information
Experience/Role requirements/qualifications:
A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline or field is required
Demonstrated ability or experience in designing solution for a range of infrastructure platforms
Knowledge and experience in one or more technologies such as Microsoft 365, Collaboration platforms such as MS Teams, Contact Centre solutions such as Genesys or Amazon Connect. End user computing design in MoEs and Windows 11 is desirable
Proven knowledge of Australian Government security frameworks, strategies and standards
Knowledge of ICT Infrastructure and capability lifecycles
Highly developed writing and communication skills
Ability to work proactively and achieve outcomes for the team and the Branch.
How to apply
Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs' recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 08/07/2024 at 11:59pm (midnight) AEST – Late applications will not be accepted.
As part of your application you will be required to prepare and submit a one-page applicant response document in relation to the advertised role, outlining:
How your skills, knowledge, and experience will be relevant to this role
Why you are interested in the role and what you can offer us
Any specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the role
Applicant response documents must be a minimum 11pt font in MSWord or PDF format, include your full name and the Requisition Number – 132712 in the document footer.
Prior to preparing your response it is recommended you review the Work Level standards relevant to the classification you are applying to. It may also be useful to refer to the Integrated Leadership Systems information relevant to the classification.
To be eligible for the position you must be an Australian Citizen.
The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 1 (AGSVA) security clearance and an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC).
Diversity and inclusion
The Department is committed to workforce diversity and applicants who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, come from a diverse cultural or linguistic background or have a disability are encouraged to apply.
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability
Technical assistance
For technical enquiries please call or email for assistance:
Phone: 1300 793 883 (within Australia) or +61 2 6196 0444 (outside of Australia)
Please include any applicable screen captures, a response will be provided during business hours.
Notes
The Department of Home Affairs offers an attractive remuneration package, including salary, superannuation benefits and flexible working conditions appropriate to the level of the position.
The Department may provide relocation assistance to eligible APS employees required to relocate. The level of assistance will vary depending on the reason for relocating and your personal circumstances. For further information please enquire with the contact officer listed in the advertisement.
Candidates should be aware that in roles where vaccination against COVID-19 is required by public health orders/directions or other legislation proof of vaccination will be required. If a candidate is not fully vaccinated or is unwilling to be vaccinated within a reasonable time period, they may not be offered that role.
The Department of Home Affairs acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, their cultures and to their elders past, present and emerging.
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