Please note as of Thursday, 3 April at 9:20am there has been an amendment to the closing date.
This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP
The Western Australian public school system is a major contributor to the State’s prosperity and growth as a fair society promoting the wellbeing and participation of all its citizens. In the WA Department of Education, our strategic directions focus on every student, every classroom, every day with aspiration to provide every student with a pathway to a successful future.
Delivery of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) services provides support for the Department’s educational outcomes by developing initiatives and technical support strategies to ensure all 800 Western Australian public schools can be individual, distinctive and responsive to their local communities while still benefiting from being part of a system.
The ICT Architecture and Systems Analysis branch contributes to our strategic directions by providing effective governance and support for the delivery of innovative and secure digital capability. Through solution architecture, we collaboratively design IT solutions with stakeholders, managing the entire solution design lifecycle. This includes analysing requirements and technology environments, selecting appropriate technologies, creating both high-level and detailed designs, planning implementation, overseeing solution development, and providing project support. We also build knowledge of ICT solutions and business processes across the Department to enable digital advancements and transformations.
The Role
As a Solutions and Security Architect, you will contribute to the development and implementation of solution architectures, policies, and practices that support secure and efficient data management. You will play a key role in ensuring that security testing, risk minimisation, and change management processes are effectively integrated into ICT solutions. Your expertise will enhance the Enterprise Architecture Repository and solution designs, while also ensuring that any changes affecting customer interactions are well-communicated and managed. Additionally, you will investigate and resolve complex ICT issues, providing strategic solutions that align with the Department’s objectives.
This position requires a strong understanding of ICT governance, security frameworks, IT architecture concepts and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, providing expert advice on ICT solutions, data security, and enterprise architecture. Your role will involve researching technologies, supporting change management initiatives, and representing ICT in technology selection forums. By fostering collaboration and innovation, you will contribute to a secure, effective, and future-ready technology environment.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
- 11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025.
- Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; working from home or remote flexible working hours.
- Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave.
- Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance.
- Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments).
- Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or, take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance. Additionally, various CPP parking locations are within walking distance.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Michael Cheung, Manager ICT Architecture and Systems Analysis on (08) 9264 5758 or michael.cheung@education.wa.edu.au
We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact).
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
1. Demonstrated well developed knowledge and understanding of architecture methodologies, business systems analysis and security frameworks.
2. Demonstrated considerable knowledge and broad experience in a range of ICT roles.
6. Demonstrated well developed skills and experience in recognising opportunities to enhance product/service delivery and capitalise on these through effective change strategies.
7. Demonstrated well developed analytical and conceptual skills to provide innovative solutions to complex problems.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE954026
Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 22 April 2025.
