Job Description 1 28/11/2025 11:24:31 AEDT ICT Labour Hire RFQ LH-05147 - One (1) Lead Business Architect RFQ type DMP2 - ICT Labour Hire RFQ ID LH-05147 RFQ published date Friday, 28 November 2025 Deadline for asking questions Wednesday, 10 December 2025 • 11:59pm, Canberra time RFQ closing date Friday, 12 December 2025 • 11:59pm, Canberra time Buyer Australian Federal Police Buyer contact No contact details reported. Please direct questions through the 'Question and Answers' portion of the RFQ process. Estimated start date Wednesday, 01 July 2026 Initial contract duration 12 Months Extension term Other Maximum number of candidates per seller 2 Experience level Lead - EL2 equivalent Location of work ACT Working arrangements type Hybrid Working remotely from an alternate location (including work from home) or flexible work arrangements may be considered. Any Working arrangements 2 28/11/2025 11:24:31 AEDT approval is at the sole discretion of the Buyer. All required travel to and from location will be at the Seller’s expense. Maximum hours 37.5 hours per week Security clearance Must be able to obtain Negative Vetting Level 1 Job details Business Architects design and evolve business capabilities in line with the organisation strategy. Key duties and responsibilities The Services, delivered in collaboration with and under supervision by nominated AFP personnel, include, but are not limited to, the following: Engage with executive level stakeholders to understand their vision, define strategies and solutions, and undertake business architecture activities; • Collaborate with business leaders, project managers, and IT teams to understand requirements, and develop solutions that meet business needs; • Analyse complex business architecture problems and develop intent outcome maps, strategies, and road maps; • Work with and across the AFP architecture domains to ensure strong alignment and collaboration; • Assist in the design and development of architecture for major AFP capabilities; • Observe industry trends and contribute to shaping the AFPs architecture direction to benefit from new and emerging technologies; • Contribute to the development and maintenance of the ICT enterprise infrastructure architecture and architectural patterns for the AFP, particularly those relevant to the Programs and Projects the appointee will be assigned; • Work effectively in a small team environment; • Provide knowledge/skills transfer to other teams; and • Record and maintain files/information in accordance with AFP requirements. • 3 28/11/2025 11:24:31 AEDT As part of the services, the seller must ensure the specified personnel: Maintains currency in information technology processes and technical knowledge through ongoing professional development; • Establishes and maintains effective business relationships and professional networks; • Contributes to and implements improved ICT practices and procedures; • Provides mentoring, coaching and training; • Works effectively in a small team environment, and wider Command environment; • Remains accountable for accurate completion of work within timeframes and quality requirements, shares own expertise with others and guides and mentors less experienced buyer employees; and • Records and maintains files/information in accordance with buyer requirements. • AFP Work Level Standards: AFP Band Level 9 Level Standards to apply. SFIA (v.8) skills relevant to this role Business modelling level 5 Business process improvement level 7 Consultancy level 6 Enterprise and business architecture level 6 Information security level 3 Information systems coordination level 6 Requirements definition and management level 6 Specialist advice level 5 Strategic planning level 5 4 28/11/2025 11:24:31 AEDT User experience analysis level 4 The AFP reserves the right to engage further suppliers for the same services if required utilising this RFQ. Any offer of engagement will be made within 6-months of the RFQ release date. Technical skills About the team Technology Technology is a critical enabler of the AFP’s operational and corporate services to ensure that we achieve our purpose. We use technology to assist frontline policing and protective services through direct tactical interventions in investigations, and to strategically maintain, sustain and evolve our foundational technology platforms and architecture. We are continuing to develop this capability by: modernising the AFP’s technology foundations and applications, and increasing the cyber- security position of the organisation; evolving our internal processes to navigate the development and deployment of emerging technologies; continuing to mature our use of technology across the 6 strategic shifts outlined in our AFP Technology Strategy 2025; and enhancing our collaboration with academic institutions, police forces and the technology sector to understand technological challenges and opportunities to strengthen law enforcement capabilities. About the project 5 28/11/2025 11:24:31 AEDT About the organisation Our purpose As Australia’s national policing agency, we protect Australians and Australia’s interests. We are committed to protecting Australian lives, livelihoods and the Commonwealth; fostering trust and confidence with our community, partners and government; and maximising our impact on the criminal environment for a safer and more secure Australia. Our role Our role is to enforce Commonwealth and Australian Capital Territory criminal law and protect the Commonwealth’s interests from criminal activity in Australia and overseas. We work closely with domestic and international partners to combat complex transnational serious and organised crime, which poses a serious threat to Australia’s national security. Under the Australian Federal Police Act 1979 (Cth) (AFP Act) the AFP investigates state offences with a federal aspect, in partnership with domestic partners. The AFP uses its policing insights to engage effectively with the government, partners and the community to promote awareness and resilience. Our operating environment The AFP continuously monitors and assesses our operating environment to ensure we can deliver on our purpose. The various geopolitical, social, economic and technological changes in our environment can affect the AFP directly and indirectly, and also shape the criminal environment as explored in the AFP Federal Crime Threat Picture. Despite these changes, the AFP strives to evolve with our operating environment to ensure we continue to keep Australians and Australia safe. Criteria The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a one page pitch to address all criteria specified. This is equal to 5000 characters. Essential criteria 1. Solution The extent to which the potential supplier’s response meets the AFP’s requirements as set out in the ATM documents. 6 28/11/2025 11:24:31 AEDT 2. Ability to deliver The extent to which the potential supplier demonstrates its capability and capacity to provide the requirements. 3. Whole of life costs The whole of life costs for the AFP. Evaluation includes the quoted price and any costs the AFP will incur after accepting the potential supplier’s response. Contract The buyer has chosen to use the Complex contract for this procurement. Questions and answers No responses to questions and answers have been provided. Responding to this opportunity For each candidate, you must include start date• hourly rate• service management fee• citizenship status• security clearance• one page pitch to address all criteria specified (this is equal to 5000 characters in BuyICT)• resumés•