Enterprise Architect in Canberra
The Enterprise Architect is responsible for ensuring that technology solutions within the Funding and Disclosure Reform Program (FAD Program) are strategically aligned with business objectives, legislative requirements, and the broader enterprise architecture. This role provides architectural leadership, governance, and assurance across all program streams, supporting digital transformation and regulatory uplift.
Key duties and responsibilities
The Enterprise Architect will be responsible for, but not limited to:
* As part of the Solution Management Team, develop and maintain the FAD Program's enterprise architecture vision, ensuring alignment with business goals, legislative intent, and technical frameworks.
* Lead the creation and implementation of strategic IT roadmaps, architecture artefacts, and standards for the program.
* Provide expert advice to the FAD Board, solution build teams, and other stakeholders to enable timely, informed technical decisions.
* Oversee architectural governance processes, including the review and endorsement of solution designs, technical standards, and patterns.
* Escalate architectural artefacts with broader enterprise impact to the Architecture Board as required.
* Work closely with business analysts, solution architects, developers, and program management to gather requirements and ensure architectural alignment.
* Facilitate workshops and discussions to drive consensus on architectural decisions and technical direction.
* Act as a liaison between business and IT, translating complex technical concepts into business-relevant language.
* Stay abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices, applying this knowledge to optimise program outcomes.
* Propose and develop new enterprise patterns, standards, and protocols to support innovation and efficiency.
* Identify high-risk, high-complexity, and high-cost solution components for continuous assurance under the technical assurance framework.
Criteria
Essential criteria
1. Proven experience as an Enterprise Architect in large-scale, complex programs, ideally within the Australian public sector.
Minimum 10+ years of experience as an Enterprise Architect is required.
Australian public sector experience is a mandatory requirement for this role.
1. Demonstrated ability to design and implement enterprise-wide architecture, including business, data, application, and technology domains.
2. Strong understanding of architectural frameworks (e.g., TOGAF), governance processes, and solution assurance.
3. Experience with cloud platforms (preferably Azure), integration patterns, and security best practices.
1-2 years of hands-on Azure cloud platform experience is required.
1. Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
2. Ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams and influence at all organisational levels.
Desirable criteria
1. Experience supporting regulatory or legislative reform programs.
2. Familiarity with the Commonwealth Funding and Disclosure Scheme and related legislative frameworks.
3. Relevant tertiary qualifications in IT, computer science, or a related field.
4. Certification in enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).
Estimated start date: Monday, 02 February 2026
Term: ASAP to 31 December extensions up to 18 months in total
Experience level: EL2 equivalent
Location of work: ACT preferred. Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne may also be considered
Working arrangements: Onsite. Standard hours 7am and 7pm Mon to Fri.
Max hours: 40 hours per week
Security clearance: Must have minimum active Baseline and must be able to obtain NV1.
LAFHA
Please note that if Canberra is NOT your place of residence, you may be entitled to Living Away from Home Allowance (LAFHA) for temporary relocation cf
ACTION if you wish to apply for this Job:
Please respond to this ad by midnight Wed 24 Dec 2025 with the following information, which you can combine into your uploaded CV or Cover Letter:
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