Solutions Architect

About Us

WA Primary Health Alliance (WAPHA) is a not-for-profit organisation that operates 3 of the 31 Primary Health Networks (PHNs) spread across Australia. We are guided by our Strategic Plan 2023 - 2026.

Established in 2015, the PHN Program aims to strengthen and sustain primary health care through partnerships and strategies that demonstrate a one health system philosophy, improve people's access to services and hence their health outcomes.

We achieve our aims by:

Supporting general practice to deliver the highest quality patient care.
Funding local primary health care services based on community needs.
Connecting local services to simplify the health care system.
Having a strong emphasis on system reform.
Due to the nature of our funding and activities, WAPHA operates in a dynamic environment. Adaptability and flexibility are therefore necessary to respond to changes as they occur.

We encourage applications from every background and ability, including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+ people, people from multicultural backgrounds and people with disability.

Further information about our values, workplace and culture can be found at www.wapha.org.au/joinourteam/

About The role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Solution Architect to join our Digital Planning & Architecture team. In this role, you will provide expert guidance on the development and modification of solution components, ensuring alignment with architectural strategies, policies, standards, and practices. You will design robust, scalable, and secure cloud/solution architectures tailored to the Australian healthcare industry's unique needs and regulatory requirements.

This role will be offered as an on-going position on a full-time basis and offers the flexibility to work from home and office.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

Develop and document solution architectures that meet business and technical requirements.
Ensure architectural designs are robust, scalable, and secure, complying with regulations and standards.
Create and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams and design specifications.
Review and interpret business requirements specifications (BRS) for alignment with Primary Health Insights (PHI) capabilities.
Collaborate with business units and stakeholders to refine and align business requirements with strategic goals.
Contribute to the strategic direction of technology investments for the development of PHI architecture.
Define and design technology solutions that support business objectives and align with the strategic plan.
Lead the design and delivery of projects, including functional analysis, business case development, and project execution.
Develop, test, and implement technology solutions, ensuring they meet specifications and are delivered on time.
Oversee project execution, manage risks, and ensure solutions are implemented as planned.
Provide expert advice on technical aspects of solution development, including integration and changes.
Ensure technical strategies, policies, standards, and practices are correctly applied throughout the development process.
Maintain expertise in one or more technical areas and share knowledge within the organization.
Adopt appropriate systems design methods and tools, balancing functional and non-functional requirements.
Conduct impact analysis on major design options, making recommendations and managing associated risks.
About you

To be considered for this role, candidates must meet the following selection criteria:

Essential experience and education

Tertiary Qualification in relevant business or technical discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience in a similar role.
Minimum of 3 years in software architecture design.
Proven expertise in cloud principles and practices, including scalability, resiliency, security, cost, automation, and management.
Experience in building and managing enterprise-scale cloud solutions, including Cloud Automation (Terraform/Bicep/CloudFormation) and cloud data services.
Experience with Microservices, DevOps, network architectures, client/server architectures, and web architectures.
Knowledge of Identity & Federation Services (IAM) and secure solution design.
Demonstrated ability to provide advice and recommendations using appropriate project and change management techniques.
Proven track record of working collaboratively with stakeholders in a project environment.
Effective written and oral communication skills, capable of explaining complex architectural concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., Azure/AWS Solution Architect) are highly desirable.
What we offer

Hybrid working arrangement that combines remote work (3-4 days per week) with office presence in our modern Subiaco office (1-2 days per week).
Commitment to employee development.
Salary packaging - WAPHA's arrangement allows for a maximum of $15,+00 for general living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment benefits per fringe benefit tax year.
Professional development opportunities.
Employee Assistance Program.
Additional paid parental leave.
Gifted paid day off during Christmas shut down period.
Annual $200 health and wellbeing reimbursement scheme.
All employees have access to LinkedIn Learning.
Study leave options available.
Option to purchase additional leave.
13 weeks long service leave after 10 years of continuous services (accessible on a pro-rata basis after 7 years).
To Apply

Please submit your application by clicking the 'Apply' button.

Your application should include your CV along with a cover letter. The cover letter should outline your interest in working for WAPHA and address the selection criteria as outlined in the job advertisement demonstrating your skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role.

Applications close Monday 2nd September 2024.

WAPHA reserves the right to commence shortlisting prior to the advertised close date.

For further information please email . Please note that applications must be submitted via the link provided - applications received by email will not be accepted.

Applicants must hold current, unrestricted working rights in Australia to be eligible for this role. Candidates without valid authorisation to work in Australia will not be considered. Compliance with all relevant employment laws and regulations is mandatory.