ICT Network Architect (Grade 6), SWARH

Employment Type - Temporary Full Time

Hours per fortnight - 80

Job Category - Technical - Information Technology/Services

Req Id - 9857

• Shape the future of healthcare technology across Victoria’s largest regional health service with SWARH
• Join a supportive, high-performing team delivering meaningful ICT solutions that make a real difference to patient care and the community
• Enjoy great benefits including ADOs, five weeks’ leave (pro-rata) and attractive salary packaging
• Temporary full-time opportunity | 80 hours per fortnight until 29/10/2027 — apply now!

About the role

As the ICT Network Architect you will provide strategic and technical leadership in designing and shaping ICT systems across SWARH and its health service members. You will ensure technology is secure, reliable, cost-effective and aligned with clinical and operational needs. The role also leads system integration, resilience, disaster recovery and modern technology initiatives to support safe and efficient health service delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain ICT architecture, technology roadmaps and standards aligned with clinical and operational priorities.
• Ensure ICT solutions are secure, resilient, compliant and support effective disaster recovery and business continuity.
• Lead architecture governance, technical design reviews and provide expert advice on procurement and vendor solutions.
• Drive innovation, automation and standardisation to improve efficiency, clinical outcomes and cost effectiveness.

What we’re looking for

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in IT, engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in ICT architecture or senior ICT engineering roles across multiple technical domains, including networking, storage, compute, data centres, cloud platforms and identity.
• Experience with architecture frameworks (TOGAF, SABSA), or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience with cloud platforms and hybrid architectures.
• High-level of effective communication skills (oral presentation, written, information presentation).
• Demonstrated ability to apply technology solutions to business problems proactively identifying improvement opportunities to add value to business operations.

Position Description

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• Attractive salary packaging benefits

• Living expenses capped at $9,010

• Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here

Diversity and inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards

Additional information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]

All appointments are subject to:

• Satisfactory Police Record Check

• Immunisation Status Clearance

• Working with Children Check (if applicable)

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.

Contact person: Mark Wyeth

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (03) 418 550 430

Application closing date: 22 October 2026

Internal applicants:

If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the employee login on the external careers page or access the careers page through One Point (intranet) before applying.

Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.

Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.