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Chief Architect

Melbourne CBD, VictoriaFull-time2026-10-21 → 2026-11-11

Core

Principal technical authority leading strategic and technical direction for a major Victorian Government digital transformation program, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned with long-term enterprise strategy.

Role type

Senior IC Chief Architect (Enterprise Transformation)

Builds

End-to-end technical solution architecture, cloud platforms, API architecture, enterprise integration, and platform services for government stakeholders.

Domain

Public Sector / Government / Enterprise Architecture

Required skills

Enterprise Architecture, Cloud-native architecture, Platform engineering, API design and governance, Enterprise integration, IAM/SSO/RBAC, Architecture governance (ADRs, TDA), AI governance, BAU transition planning

Preferred skills

Microsoft Azure, Government/social services sector experience, Stakeholder management, Leadership, Negotiation

Technologies

Microsoft Azure, Cloud platforms, APIs, IAM, SSO, RBAC

Responsibilities

Lead and maintain architecture governance framework and Technical Design Authority; Define end-to-end technical solution architecture; Provide leadership across cloud platforms, API architecture, and enterprise integration; Ensure alignment with security, privacy, and compliance requirements; Establish governance for AI and emerging technologies; Develop technical transition pathways for BAU handover.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC