Architecture Lead

South Australian Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF); Adelaide; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Wellbeing benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

South Australian Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) is seeking an Architecture Lead to drive a cohesive IT architecture practice aligned with the department’s strategic goals. You will shape frameworks and standards, and lead a high-performing I&T team to deliver lasting public value in South Australia.

Your role focuses on governance, security ICT frameworks, and collaboration with senior stakeholders across government.

Qualifications

• Experience in establishing, reviewing and improving technology roadmaps.
• Experience in developing and implementing an information technology architecture framework.
• Experience in managing human, financial and material resources in a large, complex organisation.
• Detailed knowledge of governance and security ICT frameworks and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan and implement a cohesive information technology architecture practice to support the department’s strategic goals.
• Develop and implement frameworks, policies, patterns and standards for IT architecture.
• Represent the department in senior/inter-agency negotiations relating to IT architecture.
• Coordinate a high-performing IT & Architecture team effectively.
• Identify and manage risks in line with the DTF Risk Management Framework.

Skills

Technology roadmaps

IT architecture framework

Resource management

Governance and security ICT frameworks

Job description

Join a team of good people, doing interesting work, with serious impact for South Australia.

What We Offer

• Meaningful work that contributes to outcomes for South Australia
• A supportive team environment where people connect and collaborate
• Flexible working arrangements that support life and career
• Opportunities to grow capability and build a long-term career
• Salary packaging and wellbeing benefits

Who we are

At the Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF), we’re building a world-class Treasury for South Australia – it’s about the people and the impact we create together.

We’re South Australia’s lead agency for economic, digital and financial policy outcomes. Our work touches every corner of the state, from enabling frontline services to driving digital transformation. And we do it all with one purpose: to make life better for the people who call South Australia home.

About your branch

The Information and Technology (I&T) branch plays an important role for the department and is responsible for a full suite of centrally delivered digital services, ranging from high-quality support to the delivery of innovative and transformative initiatives, to assist in enabling our commitment to being a world class Treasury.

Why this role matters

Technology is changing how government delivers services, manages risk and invests for the future. As the Architecture Lead, you will help ensure South Australia’s technology investments deliver lasting value, strengthen public sector capability and improve outcomes for the community.

What you will do

Key responsibilities may include:

• Leading, planning and implementing a cohesive information technology architecture practice to support the achievement of the department’s and government’s strategic goals and vision
• Ensuring the development and implementation of frameworks, policies, patterns and standards relating to information technology architecture
• Representing the department in senior level and/or inter-agency delegations and negotiations pertaining to information technology architecture
• Efficiently and effectively coordinating a responsive and high performing I&T architecture team
• Effectively identify and manage risks related to your role in line with the DTF Risk Management Framework

Remuneration

ASO8 (Salary Range $130,046 - $134,956 p.a.) + 12% Super

What you bring

We’re looking for someone who has:

• Experience in the establishment, review and continuous improvement of technology roadmaps
• Experience in the development and implementation of an information technology architecture framework
• Experience in the management of human, financial and material resources in a large complex organisation
• Detailed knowledge of relevant governance and security ICT frameworks and standards

Enquiries

If you’d like to learn more, or for a confidential discussion, please contact

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Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences.

If you have accessibility needs or would like us to make any adjustments at any stage of the process — such as receiving interview questions in advance or accessing materials in alternative formats — please let us know. We’re happy to work with you to put the right supports in place.

Aboriginal Employment Program

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged, but not required, to join the SA Public Sector Aboriginal Employment Register. The register provides optional support and access to employment opportunities across the SA public sector.

Flexibility Statement

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.