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Applications close at 11:30pm AEST Sunday 13 July 2025 (late applications will not be accepted).
The Australian Sports Commission is embarking on the Green and Gold decade. An exciting time filled with international sporting competitions on home soil, including the Men's and Women's Rugby World Cup, and culminating in the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We have an ambitious new Strategic Vision and we need the best players on our team to help us deliver real results for the sporting sector and all Australians.
Are you up for the challenge?
About the team – The Architecture & Design Services Teams design and support ASC's Technology Architecture and works across Technology Group to assess business and technical plans and provide guidance to ensure solution architectures, patterns and procedures for development pipelines enable effective sustainment across the organisation though effective communication and alignment which are essential for a well-functioning IT ecosystem that enables effective sustainment across the organisation.
About the role – The Business Architect (ASC 6) is responsible, under broad direction, to provide architectural leadership and guidance for complex work that delivers high-quality professional domain architecture (including design elements) across a range of Technology Group services.
You will provide technical consultation, leadership and advocacy to business partners and IT management to ensure development of efficient applications, systems and innovative solutions that include, but are not limited to, SharePoint,
CRM, integration, and analytics environments, utilising established standards, procedures and methodologies that support the efficient and effective delivery of the ASC objectives.
While working on high-level project planning, design, and decision elements, you will also ensure architecture standards, and processes, comply with and adhere to ASC and Technology Group business and ICT strategies.
You will work closely with the Director, Architecture and Design Services and provide assistance in managing and leading the Architecture and Design Services functional tower and the team of professionals who design, develop and sustain enterprise and domain architecture standards that are sustainable, efficient, secure and integrated and you will support the coordination of agreed team deliverables and guidance, advice & mentoring to team members. Key duties include:
* Produce architectural and design documentation, understand, and contributeto enterprise patterns and apply industry recommended approaches,frameworks, principles, patterns, and technologies.
* Provide strong leadership, mentorship and coaching to other members of theASC's architecture community of practice.
* Actively collaborate, resolve concerns and disputes, and negotiate beneficialoutcomes with a diverse set of stakeholders with varying levels of technicaland data proficiency to deliver tangible value to the ASC.
* Architect and develop cloud-native applications leveraging platforms such asAzure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
* Design and implement seamless integrations between Dynamics 365 andother systems and cloud services.
* Drive innovation and promote a culture of continuous improvement, workcollaboratively and willingly share information and work with peers tostreamline processes and create efficiencies.
About you – Our ideal candidate will be an experienced and motivated individual with excellent attention to detail and a passion for delivering architecturally designed, developed, and delivered solutions with a human-centered mindset. The successful candidate will have experience in a range of capabilities, including:
* Collaboration with Front Door, Demand & Relationship leads, BI and Project solution architects to define the domain architecture and implementation.
* Collaboratively working, guiding, and governing Architecture Reviews with Project team members in the implementation of the designed architecture.
* Developing and maintaining comprehensive documentation for Domain Architecture and Design, including current posture, as built, compliance, controls and monitoring, and maintenance information.
* Recommending and implementing Domain Architect improvements as needed.
* Proficiency in several Technology Stacks, Architecture patterns, and development methodologies.
* Assessing existing systems, identify inefficiencies, and propose architectural improvements.
* Creating and maintaining comprehensive architectural documentation to communicate design decisions and guidelines.
The successful candidate will have:
* Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or a related field or related experience.
* Strong technical knowledge of solution development and customisation.
* Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
* Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
* Demonstrated willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
This position is offered as an ONGOINGposition.
Why work with us?
We have offices located in Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney. Across all locations, we offer:
* Options for flexible working arrangements.
* Annual allowances towards training based on individualised career goals.
* Access to a customised ASC L&D calendar for ongoing professional and career development.
* Generous superannuation scheme with up to 15.4% employer contributions.
* Access to Clearinghouse for Sport, an information sharing platform for Sporting professionals.
Additionally, our Canberra campus offers:
* Free onsite parking
* Onsite facilities including café, dining hall, gym, and swimming pool.
* Priority placement for your children to access the award winning, onsite AIS Caretaker's Cottage Childcare Centre.
If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact:
* Contact Officer: Lara Lever, Senior Advisor to the Chief Technology Officer
Eligibility
To be eligible for this position applicants are required to be Australian citizens only and must be able to obtain and maintain an AGSVA Security Clearance.
As part of the Commonwealth Child Safety Framework the ASC is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and leading the way in Child Safety across the sports sector. This position requires a Working with Vulnerable/Children People check to obtain employment.
Notes
* The ASC is committed to protecting children from harm. We require all applicants that will work with children to undergo screening processes prior to appointment.
* Should a merit pool be established for this position, it may be used to fill ongoing or fixed term opportunities as they arise within 18 months from the date advertised.
* The ASC operates under the Australian Sports Commission Act 1989 and is separate to the Public Service Act 1999. The ASC accepts most leave liability and recognition of prior service if you are currently employed at a Commonwealth agency.
* If you are experiencing issues or have any questions with the e-recruitment system, please contact the People & Culture Hub via email [emailprotected] or phone (02) 6214 1328 .
Acknowledgement of Country
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where its offices are located, the Ngunnawal people and recognises any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people of the Kulin Nation, the people of the Yugambeh Nation and the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. The ASC extends this acknowledgment to all the Traditional Custodians of the lands and First Nations peoples throughout Australia and would like to pay respects to all Elders past and present. The ASC recognises the outstanding contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples make to society and sport in Australia and celebrates the power of sport to promote reconciliation and reduce inequality.
Application and Job Description
The Job Description can be downloaded from the attachment below. The application form will include these questions:
* Referencing the job description, please describe why you believe you are suitable for this position, including listing your key relevant achievements [up to 750 words]
* The ASC's shared values are respect, integrity, teamwork and excellence. Please describe which resonates with you and why [up to 300 words]
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The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is a corporate Commonwealth entity within the Australian Government's Department of Health portfolio. It was established in 1985 and operates under the Australian Sports Commission Act 1989. The ASC is governed by a board of commissioners appointed by the Australian Government. The board determines the ASC's overall direction, decides on actual allocation of resources and policy for delegated decisions, and is accountable to the Minister of Sport and to Parliament.
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The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is a corporate Commonwealth entity within the Australian Government's Department of Health portfolio. It was established in 1985 and operates under the Australian Sports Commission Act 1989. The ASC is governed by a board of commissioners appointed by the Australian Government. The board determines the ASC's overall direction, decides on actual allocation of resources and policy for delegated decisions, and is accountable to the Minister of Sport and to Parliament.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
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