Are you a seasoned Solution Architect looking for an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact? Join Agriculture Victoria's Biosecurity and Agriculture Services (BAS) team as a Solution Architect! In this role, you will develop and lead the technical architecture for BAS Technology Strategy, ensuring a purpose-fit architecture that addresses biosecurity threats and agricultural challenges. This position offers a chance to work in a flexible and hybrid environment within Victoria. If you have extensive experience as a Pega Lead System Architect and a passion for innovative solutions, we want to hear from you!

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Extensive (5+ years) as a Pega Lead System Architect is a mandatory requirement of this position
• Demonstrated experience designing Government regulatory systems including constituent portals
• Demonstrated experience in developing solution architecture in agile programs of work
• Experience working in large scale transformation programs of work in complex Government enterprises
• Experience with data governance and data analytics

This is a fixed term position available for a period until 30 June 2026. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.

Applications close at midnight on Tuesday, 22nd April 2025.

Other relevant information:

If you are current Victorian Public Service (VPS) employee, employed on an ongoing, fixed term or casual basis you are eligible to apply for this role. People on labour hire contracts, such as agency staff and contractors, are not eligible to apply.

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.