SCHN - Senior Technical Architect - REQ644134
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- The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
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- REQ644134 Requisition #
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 4
Remuneration: 147653 – 175917 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ644134
Location: Westmead
Application Close: Midnight on 17 March 2026
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.
What you'll be doing
The Senior Technical Architect is accountable for translating business and clinical requirements into secure, reliable and cost ‑ effective ICT solutions that advance the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network (SCHN) strategic objectives.
The role designs and documents reference architectures and detailed solution designs; develops technology roadmaps and standards; and provides technical guidance and assurance throughout delivery to ensure solutions align to NSW Health and SCHN enterprise architecture, information security and governance frameworks.
Working as a coordination point across SCHN Digital Health teams, eHealth NSW and external partners, the position
leads the assessment of options, integration with existing services (including infrastructure, storage technologies,
virtualization technologies, authentication and identity management solutions, digital networking, converged
communications, cloud and applications), and the orchestration of implementation to time, cost and quality.
The role proactively identifies risks and dependencies, assures vendor designs, and drives continuous improvement so digital health services are available, device ‑ agnostic, and fit ‑ for ‑ purpose for clinicians, staff and patients.
As part of the Digital Health team, this role supports systems operating 24/7 and may require participation in an on-call support roster to ensure system availability. While not a frontline clinical role, the position may involve out-of-hours support to maintain continuity of essential services.
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has tertiary qualifications in ICT or a related field, or equivalent extensive experience, with a record of designing and implementing enterprise ICT solutions in a large and complex service environment or a combination of study and work experience.
- Demonstrates knowledge of infrastructure and platform architecture including virtualisation, storage, identity and access management, networking, cloud and data centre platforms, and integration patterns, with the ability to translate business and clinical requirements into secure, fit for purpose solution designs aligned to enterprise architecture and information security frameworks.
- Proven capability to develop and maintain reference architectures, technology standards and technical roadmaps, including technology refresh within vendor end of service and end of life cycles, ensuring consistency and interoperability with NSW Health directions.
How to Apply
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
- A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
- Answers to the selection criteria in the Position Description
Additional Benefits (for eligible employees)
- Salary packaging for tax savings
- Meal entertainment savings
- Accrued Day Off (ADO) for Full Time employees
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fitness Passport
- Flexible Work Practice Opportunities
Need more information?
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
- Learn more about The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network
- Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
Further Contacts and Support
For role related queries or questions contact Jian Liu on Jian.Liu@health.nsw.gov.au
We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au
For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367.
Child Safe Standards
SCHN is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Additional Information
Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in Position Description. Please ensure that you review this document to understand the full requirements of the role.
NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers.
Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
For roles that require formal qualifications, please note that overseas qualifications must be assessed by the Department of Education or the relevant authority appointed by the Australian Government for skilled migration purposes.
Eligibility List
An eligibility list may be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
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