Location : Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane.
Duration : 12-month contract with 2x12 month extensions.
Eligibility : Australian citizenship with ability to obtain Baseline Clearance.
WFH 2 days per week.
About the opportunity:
Committed to innovation and excellence in the world of Information Technology. We are seeking an IT Technical Specialist to join the dynamic Strategy, Design, and Architecture division. You will play a pivotal role in providing essential ICT Architecture services, helping shape the future of the organization.
Job Description:
As an IT Technical Specialist, you will be responsible for leading and driving critical initiatives within our IT Strategy, Design, and Architecture division. Your expertise will contribute to the success of the organization by providing valuable insights, optimizing IT services, and staying at the forefront of technological advancements.
Responsibilities :
• Lead the development and delivery of position papers for new business initiatives, business cases, risk assessments, reference architectures, and standards for non-standard initiatives.
• Procurement processes, cost estimates, requirements, and technical evaluations.
• Ensure implementation aligns with best practices and design, providing ongoing assurance to delivery teams.
• Address future IT challenges and keep the agency current with industry trends in enterprise architecture.
• Drive automation opportunities in infrastructure and application deployment, maintenance, and operations.
• Document and review "as-built" architecture and documentation.
Ideal Candidate:
• Offers expert guidance on complex IT issues, including risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to manage and implement IT projects using project management and development methodologies.
• Coordinates and negotiates ICT technology, service, and infrastructure acquisitions, contracts, and budgets.
• Demonstrates strong leadership, delivering technology solutions, services, and infrastructure while leveraging technical expertise.
• Translates strategic goals into technical deliverables, staying current with market trends.
• Prioritizes system sustainability, longevity, and operability when designing solutions.
• Proficient in Microsoft-based ecosystems, including OS, networking, web hosting, and databases.
• Defines enterprise architecture policies, standards, principles, reference architectures, and development procedures.