Principal Solution Architect

About the role: The Principal Solution Architect is part of the Communities and Families Portfolio, which is responsible for leading the development and implementation of various solutions and initiatives within the program. The Principal Solution Architect is responsible for assessing technology platforms and designing application and reporting architecture based on business, functional and non‑functional requirements, this includes defining the interaction between application packages, databases and middleware systems in terms of functional and non‑functional coverage. The role provides strategic guidance across the portfolio, offering architectural advice on application and reporting solutions, industry trends, and options analysis to maximise value and efficiency. The role also leads and mentors teams across the Enterprise Technology Branch in disciplines such as application innovation, analytics, and emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, robotic processing automation, cloud services etc, ensuring quality and consistency of application architecture across the department while adhering to enterprise architecture guidelines across the department and Victorian government. 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: Can you demonstrate the following? Provide analysis, design, technical options, best practice usage, and performance optimisation relating to multiple technical disciplines, including application implementation and reporting & analytics with key focus on Oracle Peoplesoft platform. Contribute advanced expertise and knowledge to benefit strategic planning and organisation/sector-wide outcomes. Demonstrate how the actions and outcomes of this role and work unit impact clients and the department's ability to deliver, or facilitate the delivery of, effective support and services. Extend the department's ability and awareness in modern tools and technology, show‑casing the art‑of‑the‑possible on new innovative ideas and educating others on industry trends and best practices. This includes the department's ability to access and utilise its data, leading to improved data‑driven decision making. Where possible enable the user community to self‑serve access to the information required through modern tools and techniques. Provide input to the thought leadership required to deliver strategic initiatives including the design of application and reporting & analytics platforms and to reduce the proliferation of individual systems. Qualifications / Specialist Expertise Qualifications A relevant IT related degree or qualification will be highly advantageous to this role. Certification in PRINCE 2 or other project management methodology is highly desirable. Certification in ITIL methodology highly desirable. Agile project experience will be advantageous. Specialist Expertise Extensive experience as a Solution Architect within a medium to large government or commercial organisations. Proven expertise in software design patterns, development standards, and application frameworks. Extensive experiences in the following disciplines: Oracle - Integration - Saas Platforms & Cloud Services - Reporting & Analytics 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. If you have any queries in relation to recruitment processes at Health, or experience any issues in applying, please feel free to email Please note that unsolicited applications will not be replied to. If you have questions regarding the role specifically, we would advise you to reach out to the contact listed on the advertisement directly. 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