Principal Technical Specialist, Queensland Health

The role: The successful candidate will manage the design of 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 project requirements and safety engineering standards.Role responsibilities include: Influence and provide expert technical advice and leadership to Queensland Health Program/Project teams and keydecision makers relating to ICT project infrastructure testing, development and on-going integration.Oversee and lead ICT technical implementations within a project management framework across multiple complex anddiverse Queensland Health change programs and initiatives based on clients' business and technical requirements.Provide high level input and advice to the Manager Design Team on infrastructure development planning to ensure thatservice delivery meets future client demands.Work closely with other Design, Project, Operations and Architecture Office staff to manage collaborative relationships andconsultations with senior stakeholders across Queensland Health and external technology vendors to develop, implementand integrate required changes to architecture, design and management of ICT infrastructure. Are you right for this role?To be successful in this role you will need to have the ability in designing, configuring, documenting and maintaining enterprise systems with experience in some or all the following hardware and software: Health Level Seven (HL7) based clinical system interfacing, including messaging (SOAP,REST,JSON) Microsoft server and SQL, Rhapsody, .Net, Java, and various desktop applications and utilities. (SFIA:DESN 5) Extensive experience, including exposure to industry certifications, such as Health Level Seven (HL7) Certification/Implementation, Rhapsody, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Certified Network Engineer (CNE) and Certified Citrix Administrator (CCA) (SFIA: TECH 6)Knowledge of the ITIL Service Management and Service Delivery methodology, the Prince 2 Project methodology and utilising conceptual and analytical skills, respond to complex client business requirements (SFIA: METL 5)Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with multiple key internal projects, Operations and externaltechnology vendor stakeholders using high level written and interpersonal consultation, negotiation andcommunications skills including the ability to influence others. (SFIA: RLMT 5)Demonstrated ability to provide ongoing support, including testing of clinical application message-based integration, in accordance with application and HL7 interface specifications. (SFIA: TECH 6)Ability to work individually and within a high-performance team with time critical and financially constrained tasks and complex deliverables by providing guidance and supervision of other team members and project resources. (SFIA: PRMG5) (NHS Self-Management) (NHS Collaborative Working) Specific Working Conditions: This position may be required to work at different sites.While not mandatory, professional and tertiary level qualifications and HL7 and Rhapsody certification highly desirable.This role may require to be part of on-call arrangements. 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 loadingFlexible working arrangementsDiverse work cultureCareer training and development To apply for this exciting opportunity, submit your resume, a covering letter giving detail of your skills and experience relevant to the position (maximum 2 pages) online today.