Solution Architect - Cloud Service

eHealth Queensland are excited to welcome applications for a Solution Architect to join the Cyber Security Project in Brisbane! eHealth Queensland was established in response to the growing importance of information communication technology (ICT) as part of the delivery of quality, safe and efficient healthcare. eHealth Queensland is one of the largest ICT operations in the state. Our focus is delivering integrated digital technology strategy, solutions and services across the public health system in Queensland. eHealth Queensland is committed to advancing healthcare through digital innovation.

About the role:

As a Solution Architect, you will lead the development of end to end fit for purpose solution architectures (including design, scope and implementation) across the Portfolio Plan programs and projects of eHealth Queensland.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensure system requirements are sufficiently captured to drive the architecting of a solution that fully meets the needs and expectations of system stakeholders.
• Identify and assess the implications of applicable Queensland Health, whole-of-government and industry related policies, standards and any other constraints (including funding and schedule) that impact architectural decision-making and ensure these are appropriately reflected in the solution architecture by evaluating and undertaking an impact analysis on major architectural options and assess associated risks and issues, ensuring that the solution architecture balances function, service, quality and system management requirements.
• Consult, negotiate and communicate with system stakeholders and ICT professionals to promote shared and consistent understanding and acceptance of the proposed solution.
• Provide expert advice and communicate solution alternatives, architectural risks, issues and resulting implications.
• Manage project and operational work using project management methodologies to prioritise, organise and implement resource and work schedules by defining the resources and services required to deliver solution architectures.
• Develop comprehensive responses, briefs, submissions, presentations and reports to guide the development and implementation of solution architecture.
• Promote and ensure that appropriate methods and tools for solution architecture are adopted and used effectively within the program/project ensuring the conducting and documenting of architectural trade-off analysis to support and justify architectural decisions made during the specification of the solution architecture.
• Lead the development of solution architectures for complex systems, ensuring consistency with and traceability across specified requirements within enterprise architecture and governance frameworks to ensure fit for purpose solutions addressing primarily the specific business problem through each of the architectural domains and their respective views.

Role fit:

You will bring proven expertise in developing and applying solution architecture principles, practices and processes for complex systems within enterprise architecture, ICT investment and governance frameworks. You will be skilled in evaluating architectural options, conducting impact and risk assessments, and designing solutions that balance business functionality, service quality and effective system management. You will also demonstrate the ability to promote consistent use of architecture methodologies and tools, build strong strategic partnerships with senior stakeholders and decision-makers, and apply highly developed analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills to identify and resolve complex technology challenges in response to business and ICT requirements.

Why work for us:

• Career training and development
• Generous leave entitlements
• Flexible and diverse work culture
• Employee wellbeing programs

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions.

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.