Job Description
Principal Solution Architect
Salary:
HSO Level G11 $174,501 - $181,579 per annum
Location:
Perth Children’s Hospital, Nedlands
Unit/Division:
Perth Children's Hospital > Digital Engagement and Transformation
Work Type:
Permanent - Full Time
Position No:
0002XXXXXX
Closing Date:
2026-05-22 4:00 PM
Help strengthen digital capability, and shape digital health applications that deliver efficient and effective, person-centred care for our children and adolescents.
CRVCID No. 724368
This is a Permanent Full Time appointment.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Principal Solution Architect to join our Digital Health team and lead the end-to-end development of digital health solutions that support clinical workflows, enable innovative service delivery, and ensure CAHS continues to deliver safe, reliable and contemporary care.
This role offers the opportunity to lead complex initiatives aligned with CAHS strategic directives and statewide healthcare strategic objectives.
Reporting to the Principal Enterprise Architect and working independently or together with multidisciplinary teams (clinical and non-clinical stakeholders, leaders and vendors), you will plan, design and implement technical solutions that are sustainable, fit-for-purpose, scalable, secure, and adhere to enterprise architecture standards.
Your ability to engage with stakeholders across business and technical domains to translate strategic and operational needs into technical solutions will be key to success in this role.
Current programs include:
The Medical Imaging Replacement and Equipment Program(renewal, replacement and decommissioning of digital health technology and clinical equipment), and
Building completion and commissioning of the WA Children’s Hospice (Sandcastles - Boodja Mia).
Transformation of our Critical Health ICT Infrastructure through a modern Software-Defined network architecture to enhance reliability, performance and resilience across clinical services.
Leading our cloud transformation into a secure Azure environment.
About You
If you have senior experience in Solution Architecture together with an understanding of ICT best practice, lifecycle management, cybersecurity, networks, and enterprise platforms, we encourage you to apply.
Certification or experience with enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, Archimate, AWS, Azure, ITIL, SABSA or Open CA is highly desirable.
Experience within a healthcare or similarly complex environment will be well regarded.
About our Team
The Digital Health team at the Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is dedicated to delivering streamlined, efficient, and high-quality care to young people and their families, both now and in the future and in alignment with Statewide governance, CAHS’ strategic plan, and our commitment to clinically led, person-centred care.
Our team design and implement technology solutions and provide support to clinical and administrative end users across various digital systems, platforms and infrastructure including patient management systems, scheduling software, virtual and telehealth services, mobile health applications, imaging software, laboratory, and pharmacy management systems.
Through engaging with our young patients, workforce consumers, carers, clinicians, and the health service system, we ensure that our patients and their families are active partners in continuous service improvement.
How to Apply
Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au). Please note, applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants.
Your ability to meet the work-related requirements will be assessed throughout the recruitment process.
A statement addressing selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages. Please note that examples of how you applied your skills, knowledge and experience (and help demonstrate you have met the selection criteria).
A current resume which summarises your experience, qualifications and how you can meet the position requirements.
Please provide the name, email, and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide a reference. Referees should include at least one individual who has been or is your direct Line Manager/Supervisor. (We will contact you to seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees).
Within the application system you will be presented with the following question. Please review the Essential and Desirable Selection Criteria outlined in the attached Job Description Form carefully when preparing your response. These question allows you to showcase your relevant skills and experiences in detail, with a generous word limit of 500 words for your response.
What types of reusable architecture components / artefacts have you produced in previous roles? And how did they help you communicate solution designs to stakeholders, including project teams, operations and Architecture Review Boards?
These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.
Role related questions:
We encourage you to contact We encourage you to contact Elizabeth Cavalli, Manager Learning & Development on 0436XXXXXX or [email protected] with any specific questions related to this role.
Help in submitting your application: If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).
Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
About CAHS
The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State’s only dedicated health service for infants, children, and young people. CAHS comprises four service areas: Neonatology, Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH).
With over 6500 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan area.
For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS, please click here and for further information regarding CAHS’ services, please click here
CAHS values: To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities, CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the person named in this advert.
Support for your interview process
CAHS is committed to ensuring that our interview process meets the access needs of all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate a disability, enhance access, or support your inclusion and success during the interview, please contact the CAHS Talent Acquisition Team prior to your interview.
You can reach the team via [email protected] or by calling +61 8 6456 0321. All enquiries will be treated confidentially.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS CAN NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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Salary:
HSO Level G11 $174,501 - $181,579 per annum
Location:
Perth Children’s Hospital, Nedlands
Unit/Division:
Perth Children's Hospital > Digital Engagement and Transformation
Work Type:
Permanent - Full Time
Position No:
0002XXXXXX
Closing Date:
2026-05-22 4:00 PM
Help strengthen digital capability, and shape digital health applications that deliver efficient and effective, person-centred care for our children and adolescents.
CRVCID No. 724368
This is a Permanent Full Time appointment.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Principal Solution Architect to join our Digital Health team and lead the end-to-end development of digital health solutions that support clinical workflows, enable innovative service delivery, and ensure CAHS continues to deliver safe, reliable and contemporary care.
This role offers the opportunity to lead complex initiatives aligned with CAHS strategic directives and statewide healthcare strategic objectives.
Reporting to the Principal Enterprise Architect and working independently or together with multidisciplinary teams (clinical and non-clinical stakeholders, leaders and vendors), you will plan, design and implement technical solutions that are sustainable, fit-for-purpose, scalable, secure, and adhere to enterprise architecture standards.
Your ability to engage with stakeholders across business and technical domains to translate strategic and operational needs into technical solutions will be key to success in this role.
Current programs include:
The Medical Imaging Replacement and Equipment Program(renewal, replacement and decommissioning of digital health technology and clinical equipment), and
Building completion and commissioning of the WA Children’s Hospice (Sandcastles - Boodja Mia).
Transformation of our Critical Health ICT Infrastructure through a modern Software-Defined network architecture to enhance reliability, performance and resilience across clinical services.
Leading our cloud transformation into a secure Azure environment.
About You
If you have senior experience in Solution Architecture together with an understanding of ICT best practice, lifecycle management, cybersecurity, networks, and enterprise platforms, we encourage you to apply.
Certification or experience with enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, Archimate, AWS, Azure, ITIL, SABSA or Open CA is highly desirable.
Experience within a healthcare or similarly complex environment will be well regarded.
About our Team
The Digital Health team at the Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is dedicated to delivering streamlined, efficient, and high-quality care to young people and their families, both now and in the future and in alignment with Statewide governance, CAHS’ strategic plan, and our commitment to clinically led, person-centred care.
Our team design and implement technology solutions and provide support to clinical and administrative end users across various digital systems, platforms and infrastructure including patient management systems, scheduling software, virtual and telehealth services, mobile health applications, imaging software, laboratory, and pharmacy management systems.
Through engaging with our young patients, workforce consumers, carers, clinicians, and the health service system, we ensure that our patients and their families are active partners in continuous service improvement.
How to Apply
Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au). Please note, applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants.
Your ability to meet the work-related requirements will be assessed throughout the recruitment process.
A statement addressing selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages. Please note that examples of how you applied your skills, knowledge and experience (and help demonstrate you have met the selection criteria).
A current resume which summarises your experience, qualifications and how you can meet the position requirements.
Please provide the name, email, and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide a reference. Referees should include at least one individual who has been or is your direct Line Manager/Supervisor. (We will contact you to seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees).
Within the application system you will be presented with the following question. Please review the Essential and Desirable Selection Criteria outlined in the attached Job Description Form carefully when preparing your response. These question allows you to showcase your relevant skills and experiences in detail, with a generous word limit of 500 words for your response.
What types of reusable architecture components / artefacts have you produced in previous roles? And how did they help you communicate solution designs to stakeholders, including project teams, operations and Architecture Review Boards?
These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.
Role related questions:
We encourage you to contact We encourage you to contact Elizabeth Cavalli, Manager Learning & Development on 0436XXXXXX or [email protected] with any specific questions related to this role.
Help in submitting your application: If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).
Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
About CAHS
The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State’s only dedicated health service for infants, children, and young people. CAHS comprises four service areas: Neonatology, Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH).
With over 6500 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan area.
For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS, please click here and for further information regarding CAHS’ services, please click here
CAHS values: To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities, CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the person named in this advert.
Support for your interview process
CAHS is committed to ensuring that our interview process meets the access needs of all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate a disability, enhance access, or support your inclusion and success during the interview, please contact the CAHS Talent Acquisition Team prior to your interview.
You can reach the team via [email protected] or by calling +61 8 6456 0321. All enquiries will be treated confidentially.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS CAN NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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