• Job Description

  Req#: 132715

  Job Req ID

  Home Affairs - 132715

  Location

  ACT; NSW; NT; QLD; SA; TAS; VIC; WA

  Classification

  Executive Level 2 - $131,272.00 and $170,827.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)

  Employment Type

  Ongoing (Permanent), Full-time

  Flexible work

  Flexible arrangements considered

  Contact Officer

  Himali Mazmudar on 02 6254 1260 or himali.mazmudar@homeaffairs.gov.au

  Applications close on 17/06/2024 at 11:59pm AEST (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.

  About our opportunity

  This process is being used to fill up to 2 immediate vacancies. 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

  Architecture, Design and Security Branch Overview:

  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.

  Technology Architecture Section Overview:

  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. The Technology Architecture section is looking to hire an EL2 Cloud Technology Architect and an EL2 Infrastructure Architect.

  Please visit our website for more information about the Department of Home Affairs or Australian Border Force

  Our ideal candidate

  We are seeking a dynamic, passionate and determined technology architecture professional with a strong record for infrastructure design outcomes who has:

  • Proven ability to define vision, strategy, standards and guidelines for an architecture domain ensuring consistency with industrial and whole of government policies and standards.
  • Proven ability to provide senior executive level advice to shape strategic thinking, translate business strategy and objectives into operating models driven by complex architectures.
  • Proven ability to delivers strategic architecture leadership, and provides governance and design services to Home Affairs for technology deployment and use.
  • Strong understanding and ability 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.

  Duties and responsibilities

  The EL2 Cloud Technology Architect will be responsible for:

  • Leading development of technology architecture in a hybrid cloud environment, researching cloud services and platforms, and developing target state cloud architectural patterns ensuring alignment with best practices, cost optimisation and business goals.
  • Crafting and executing strategies, and solution designs for optimizing technology costs, balancing performance, scalability, and savings.
  • Examining cloud spend trends, uncovering savings opportunities, and implementing cost optimization initiatives.
  • Developing, researching and leading appropriate architectural artefacts as per governance processes.
  • Establishing procedural and technical guardrails to ensure alignment with patterns. Additionally, identify cost trends, anomalies, and budget tracking, and establish technical guardrails to manage and monitor cloud cost.

  The EL2 Infrastructure Architect will be responsible for:

  • Defining, designing and leading the vision, strategy, roadmap and development of on-premises infrastructure capabilities (Storage, Compute, Network or Platforms).
  • Advanced specialist and professional knowledge to integrate ICT Infrastructure solutions within the Department utilising multi-disciplined technology skills in order to ensure compliance with architectural principles and practices.
  • Collaborating and partnering with key stakeholders to achieve key objectives.
  • Providing subject matter infrastructure architecture advice and leadership for current and future trends.
  • Developing, researching and leading appropriate architectural artefacts and ensure adherence to governance processes.

  Additional information

  Desired experience and qualifications:

  EL2 Cloud Technology Architect role:

  • Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline or field or equivalent industry recognised certifications.
  • Demonstrated ability and multiple years of experience in cloud architecture (private, public, multi cloud, or hybrid) and cloud financial operations.
  • Demonstrated ability and experience in AWS and Azure cloud platform solutions including cloud migration programs.
  • Demonstrated understanding of architectural frameworks, governance processes, and understanding of industry trends and emerging technologies associated with architecture disciple.
  • Extensive experience in stakeholder engagement across ICT and business stakeholders across the Department and Portfolio agencies.

  EL2 Infrastructure Architect role:

  • Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline or field or equivalent industry recognised certifications.
  • Demonstrated ability and multiple years of experience with infrastructure architecture across a wide range of technology domains such as datacentres, computer hardware, infrastructure platforms, networking systems, storage, surveillance and communication systems, and integration systems, within an enterprise ICT environment commensurate with Home Affairs.
  • Knowledge of technology & enabling architecture vertical domain as well as the horizontal enterprise integration, security, cyber, and ICT infrastructure architecture domains.
  • Demonstrated understanding of architectural frameworks, governance processes, and understanding of industry trends and emerging technologies associated with architecture disciple.
  • Extensive experience in stakeholder engagement across ICT and business stakeholders.

  How to apply

  Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 17/06/2024 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 – 132715 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.

  Eligibility

  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:

  • Email: recruitment@homeaffairs.gov.au
  • 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.

  Information about employment and advice on how to apply for vacancies can be obtained from the Department’s website at https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/about-us/careers

  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.

• About the company

  The Department of Home Affairs is the Australian Government interior ministry with responsibilities for national security, law enforcement, emergency management, border control, immigration, refugees, citizenship, transport security and multicultural a...

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