Take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity within eHealth Queensland!

Job details

The role:

This project is focused on migrating the Clinical Information Systems Support Unit (CISSU) environment from legacy data centre infrastructure to a modern enterprise-managed platform. The initiative aims to improve system stability, security, and long-term supportability while reducing operational risks associated with ageing hardware and unsupported software.

The project requires a Senior System Engineer to lead the successful delivery of operational and technical outcomes, aligned with Queensland Health's ICT governance and the ITIL Service Management framework. The role will provide high-level technical leadership for the migration of a range of Clinical Information Technology systems that deliver health-related data services for Queensland Health and its clients.

This position will lead the planning, testing, and implementation of complex infrastructure architecture solutions, ensuring the successful delivery of project outcomes and supporting the transition of critical systems to the new enterprise platform.

Your responsibilities include:

• Maintain an efficient and secure operational environment by consulting, advising, and providing system design, product installation and operational support for highly complex and multi-faceted infrastructure-based systems including application solutions; server and network configuration and layout; environment planning and design; firewall planning; and user privileges, ensuring compliance with operational and project requirements and safety engineering standards.
• Participate in a team of specialist technical resources within the Clinical Information Systems and Support Unit (CISSU) Infrastructure Migration (CIM) project in an effective and collaborative manner, establishing and communicating priorities and allocating resources to meet workload demands.
• Undertake the assessment, analysis, development, documentation, implementation planning and delivery of complex IM/ICT changes and solutions, including the evaluation of risks to the integrity of infrastructure inherent in proposed implementations and ensuring that service delivery meets future client demands.
• Work closely with other teams within ICT to manage collaborative relationships and consultations with senior stakeholders across Queensland Health and external technology vendors to develop, implement and integrate required changes to architecture, design, and management of ICT infrastructure.
• Ensure the continual development and improvement of technical solution designs.

Are you right for this role?

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a proven ability to meet service delivery targets and implement measurable service improvements by effectively managing workloads, setting priorities, and working independently with minimal supervision. You will also possess strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to negotiate, provide expert advice, and foster collaboration across teams. In addition, you will have a track record of developing and promoting ITIL Service Management processes.

You will have experience in:

• designing, configuring and documenting enterprise systems with experience in VMWare and some or all of the following hardware and software: Microsoft server and SQL, Citrix, Netware, Solaris, Oracle, various desktop applications and utilities, SANs, Comms, HP, IBM servers and Storage (SFIA: DESN 5)

About eHealth Queensland:

eHealth Queensland is one of the largest Information Communication Technology operations in the state. It is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of information systems and technologies so that Queensland Health employees and health providers have access to information that supports the delivery of health care.

Benefits of working with eHealth Queensland:

By joining eHealth Queensland you will work within a fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment where every employee plays a critical role in our ongoing success. 

You will enjoy a variety of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading
• Flexible working arrangements
• Diverse work culture
• Career training and development

To apply for this exciting opportunity, submit your resume and a short statement (maximum 2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant for the role, taking into account the key responsibilities and attributes noted in the ‘How you will be assessed?' section.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis (temporary; full time or part time).

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Senior Systems Engineer RD (PDF)
  
  DoH Applicant Pack (PDF)