About the role:
The Principal Architect - Infrastructure provides strategic leadership and expert guidance across the Health, and Families, Fairness and Housing architecture landscapes. This role ensures alignment with departmental priorities and whole-of-government initiatives, while being able to provide strategic architecutral support across legacy and modern environements. As a senior technical expert, the role is responsible for shaping and delivering complex ICT strategies, overseeing enterprise architecture frameworks, and driving transformation through secure, scalable, and interoperable solutions. The role demands deep expertise in hybrid environments-including cloud, on-premises, and edge infrastructure-and the ability to design and implement best-practice architectures that support resilience, performance, and compliance.
The role leads cross-functional collaboration to modernise legacy systems, support data centre exits, and optimise cloud adoption, while ensuring alignment with cybersecurity standards and audit recommendations. It also plays a critical role in influencing technology direction and providing authoritative technical guidance through active participation in governance forums, contributing to strategic planning, business case development, and enterprise risk management.
Working closely with senior leadership, the Principal Architect - Infrastructure engages stakeholders across departments, vendors, and health services to ensure architectural decisions enable operational efficiency, digital innovation, and improved outcomes for Victorians.
Please refer to position description for further information on the role.
About us:
At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected.
We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe. And to deliver a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all.
About you:
The Department of Health is seeking a highly experienced and visionary Principal Architect - Infrastructure to provide strategic leadership and technical expertise in the design, development, and optimisation of the Department's technology infrastructure. This pivotal role supports the delivery of secure, resilient, and scalable systems that enable better health outcomes for all Victorians.
As the Principal Architect - Infrastructure, you will take a systems-thinking approach to understanding the Department's complex technology landscape. You will identify trends, risks, and opportunities across internal and external environments and design innovative, integrated solutions that align with strategic objectives.
Your strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities will allow you to interpret complex information, evaluate multiple perspectives, and develop practical solutions that balance performance, security, and sustainability. Working closely with technical teams and stakeholders, you will lead the development of infrastructure architecture standards, ensuring they meet business needs and future growth.
You will operate as a trusted consultant, engaging with clients to understand their requirements, clarify expectations, and deliver tailored advice that drives successful outcomes. With strong self-management and emotional intelligence, you will seek and apply feedback constructively, maintaining professionalism and composure in high-pressure situations.
This role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the Department's digital transformation, guiding the evolution of infrastructure architecture to support innovation and service excellence.
If you are a strategic thinker and collaborative leader with deep technical expertise and a passion for improving systems that support the health of Victorians, we invite you to apply.
Join us and help shape the future of digital infrastructure in the Victorian health system.
Mandatory
* A tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline. Equivalent experience in enterprise infrastructure architecture may be considered.
* Recognised certifications in enterprise architecture (e.g. certifications aligned with TOGAF, Zachman, or similar)
* Azure Cloud Architecture including high availability infrastructure, networking, identity, security, IaaS& PaaS
* Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architecture
* Some exposure to AWS Cloud hosting Architecture, optional
* Identity and Access Management (IDAM) using Microsoft technologies including Federation and MFA
Desirable
* Recognised certifications in cloud infrastructure or cybersecurity.
On a personal level, the candidate will be an analytical and creative thinker who approaches complex challenges with innovation and attention to detail. They will work collaboratively within teams, showing respect for others' ideas and fostering a cooperative, solutions-focused environment that encourages continuous improvement and shared success.
What we offer:
* The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
* A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service & Sector.
* A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.
How to apply:
Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Click the `Apply' button to view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date.
We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians. All roles can be worked flexibly and we encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see inclusion and diversity at the Department of Health.
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