* Initial contract to 30 June 2026, with up to two 12-month extensions
* Canberra-based role - Minimum 3 days onsite
* Baseline clearance
* Key skills: Product Architecture, Stakeholder Engagement, Azure cloud, TOGAF, Agile delivery frameworks
We are looking for an experienced
Lead Product Architect
to guide the next evolution of a key federal agency's Online Services platform. This is a pivotal role that ensures the architecture continues to align with organisational goals and customer needs, with a strong focus on user experience, interoperability, and future-readiness. You will engage across all levels of the agency to shape, implement, and evolve the product vision.
Your duties will include:
* Defining and documenting the vision for the agency's online systems
* Ensuring alignment between business needs, technical feasibility, and architectural principles
* Translating strategic goals into actionable technical requirements for development teams
* Contributing to digital strategy and architectural artefacts such as current/future state models
* Building strong relationships with stakeholders across product, design, and delivery teams
* Providing architectural assurance across the Online Services platform and end-state architecture
Skills and Experience we are looking for:
* Extensive experience in architecture roles within Australian Government environments
* Strong understanding of the Information Security Manual (ISM) and Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF)
* Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF)
* Familiarity with agile delivery methodologies such as SAFe
* Experience working in Microsoft Azure cloud environments
* Exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence at senior levels
Application Process:
If you would like to apply, please contact Deepika Ahluwalia on or email
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