Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $142,790 - $191,084
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: IT and telecommunications
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/1956502
About the role:
The Manager, Data Systems and Support leads the team responsible for the technical delivery, operation and continuous improvement of data collection systems, applications, integrations and processing services within the assigned Data Services portfolio. The role coordinates reliable, secure and supportable services from submission and validation through processing and agreed downstream reporting interfaces, working with collection, reporting, infrastructure, database and security owners.
The Manager balances business-as-usual support, annual collection changes and funded modernisation. The role provides technical and people leadership, establishes support and release controls, oversees cloud performance and cost, coordinates continuity and recovery assurance, manages suppliers within delegation, and leads technical service transition and legacy retirement while supporting adoption with appointed change managers. The role provides advice on service performance, delivery options and risks through approved governance and escalation channels.
The role is expected to provide effective technical leadership of cloud-hosted data services, including performance, capacity, cost and supportability. Specialist skills in technical solutions to manage the end-to-end process – from end user systems to data warehouse products is required. As a Technical Solutions Manager is expected to provide effective people management and will work closely with the Director Data services to ensure that any new systems, software, or functions can be adequately supported. The role works with stakeholders across the business and external partners.
The successful applicant will demonstrate sound leadership and people management skills, strong conceptual and analytical ability, a detail focus and proven expertise in information management standards development as well as an ability to influence others.
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:
Qualification(s):
Relevant tertiary qualifications in data management, cloud computing and automation and/or other qualifications in support of expertise is highly desirable.
Specialist Expertise:
What we offer:
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 [email protected]. For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see inclusion and diversity at the Department of Health.
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