Senior Application Specialist

What you'll do  

• All staff are responsible for identifying, managing and reporting risks relating to their
• Ensure compliance and optimal performance of enterprise service levels by managing and performing the dissemination and implementation of policies, processes and standards for technical configuration of the enterprise infrastructure.
• Manage and contribute to the development, publication, implementation and compliance to technical policies, standards and procedures at an enterprise level.
• Maintain and manage effective working relationships and engage with third parties that provide technical support for the enterprise
• Provide technical leadership and high-level technical skills in the analysis of ICT system issues and the formulation, design and provision of appropriate solutions and improvements.

About you  

We are searching for someone who has:  

• Demonstrated ability to develop and promote Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) processes based on the ITIL framework, primarily incident / problem / change / release / configuration (SFIA Code: ITMG 6, USUP 5; CHMG 5)
• High level of expertise and experience in the following technology domains to analyse, provide technical direction, standardisation, professional advice and support of enterprise ICT services in a large customer focus organisation
  • Office 365 Collaboration Services
  • Microsoft Exchange
  • PowerShell scripting
  • Email Security technologies
  • Dynamics 365 and Power Platform
• Well-developed interpersonal, oral and written communication skills including the ability to negotiate, advise, influence others and work collaboratively with people to make decisions. (NHS Effective and Strategic influencing - SFIA Code RLMT 5)
• Proven ability to meet service delivery targets and implement quantifiable service improvements by managing workloads, priorities and working unsupervised (NHS Drive for Results)
• Anticipates and is responsive to customer and stakeholder needs and expectations; takes personal responsibility for meeting objectives and progressing work; shows initiative and does what is (NHS Collaborative Working & Drive for Improvement)
• Ability in the leadership of a highly skilled technical team, building and sustaining positive relationships with peer teams, stakeholders and customers. (NHS Leading change through people) (SFIA Code: RLMT 5)

Why work with us?  

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. 

Competitive salaries 

• 12.75% superannuation  
• 17.5% leave loading 

Employee wellbeing & development 

• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members 
• Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave. 
• Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.  
• Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development. 

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion  

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.  

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions.  

Ready to apply? 

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.