IT Consultant (Servers) (518358)

The Team:

Digital Infrastructure Services provides the foundational technology platforms that keep Tasmania’s public health system connected, secure and operational. The team delivers and supports the Department’s enterprise data centres, compute and storage platforms, virtualisation, data protection, network connectivity, Wi-Fi and core infrastructure services that underpin clinical, corporate and business systems across the state.   Working in a complex 24×7 always-on Health environment, the team plays a key critical role in service reliability, cyber resilience, asset lifecycle management, infrastructure modernisation and the delivery of technology that directly supports frontline care. This is your opportunity to become part of the high-performing team delivering Digital Infrastructure services that support hospitals, health facilities, clinicians, staff and the Tasmanian community.

The Role:

• Join Digital Infrastructure Services and play a key role in supporting the technology platforms that keep Tasmania’s public health system connected, secure and operational. As an IT Consultant – Servers, you will work with a skilled and high-performing team responsible for critical server, storage, virtualisation, backup and core infrastructure services that underpin clinical, corporate and business systems across the state.

• This is a hands-on technical role with real impact. You will contribute to the design, delivery, maintenance and improvement of enterprise infrastructure in a complex 24×7 health environment, while providing specialist advice, technical leadership and support to colleagues, stakeholders and vendors. The role offers the opportunity to work on meaningful infrastructure services that directly support hospitals, health facilities, clinicians, staff and the Tasmanian community.

• For candidates seeking a role with purpose, technical depth, variety and the opportunity to contribute to essential public health services, this position offers a highly rewarding career opportunity within one of Tasmania’s most important digital service environments.

You will need:

• Proven record of achievement in delivering innovative technology solutions, services and/or expert technical support within a complex work environment.
• ‘Can-do approach’ demonstrated by successful track record of working harmoniously and collaborating with technical specialists and non-specialists to foster a productive work ethic and positive workplace culture.
• Conceptual and problem-solving skills demonstrated through a successful record in delivering technical solutions within a diverse and fast-paced environment subject to change.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania:

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment:

Permanent full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: $107,899 to $122,292 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022.

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found