Architecture Lead

Government of South Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 135,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Supportive team environment

Flexible working arrangements

Salary packaging and wellbeing

Job summary

The Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) in South Australia seeks an Architecture Lead within the Information and Technology branch. You will lead and shape the department’s information technology architecture, drive cohesive roadmaps, and align projects with government strategy.

You’ll manage an IT architecture team, implement governance frameworks, and ensure risk controls across large programs, delivering lasting value for the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in establishing and improving technology roadmaps.
• Experience implementing IT architecture framework.
• Experience managing resources in a large complex organisation.
• Knowledge of governance and security ICT frameworks and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan and implement a cohesive IT architecture practice to support department goals and vision.
• Develop and implement architecture frameworks, policies, patterns and standards.
• Represent the department in senior level or inter-agency delegations and negotiations on IT architecture.
• Coordinate a responsive and high performing IT architecture team.
• Identify and manage risks in line with the department risk management framework.

Skills

Technology architecture

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Strategic planning

Job description

Department of Treasury and Finance

Job reference: 864083

Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE

Job status: Short Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

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

What We Offer

• Meaningful work that contributes to outcomes for SouthAustralia
• A supportive team environment where people connect andcollaborate
• Flexible working arrangements that support life andcareer
• Opportunities to grow capability and build a long-termcareer
• Salary packaging and wellbeing benefits

Who we are

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

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

About your branch

The Information and Technology (I&T) branch plays animportant role for the department and is responsible for a fullsuite of centrally delivered digital services, ranging fromhigh-quality support to the delivery of innovative andtransformative initiatives, to assist in enabling our commitment tobeing a world class Treasury.

Why this role matters

Technology is changing how government delivers services, managesrisk and invests for the future. As the Architecture Lead, you willhelp ensure South Australia’s technology investments deliverlasting value, strengthen public sector capability and improveoutcomes for the community.

What you will do

Key responsibilities may include:

• Leading, planning and implementing a cohesive informationtechnology architecture practice to support the achievement ofthe department’s and government’s strategic goals andvision
• Ensuring the development and implementation of frameworks,policies, patterns and standards relating to informationtechnology architecture
• Representing the department in senior level and/orinter-agency delegations and negotiations pertaining toinformation technology architecture
• Efficiently and effectively coordinating a responsive andhigh performing I&T architecture team
• Effectively identify and manage risks related to your rolein 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 continuousimprovement of technology roadmaps
• Experience in the development and implementation of aninformation technology architecture framework
• Experience in the management of human, financial andmaterial resources in a large complex organisation
• Detailed knowledge of relevant governance and security ICTframeworks and standards

Enquiries

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

David Marriner, Assistant Director Digital Architecture &Infrastructure
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities and livedexperiences.

If you have accessibility needs or would like us to make anyadjustments at any stage of the process — such as receivinginterview questions in advance, flexible interview formats, oraccessing materials in alternative formats — please let us know.We’re happy to work with you to understand what will help youperform at your best.

Aboriginal Employment Program

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged,but not required, to join the SA Public Sector AboriginalEmployment Register. The register provides optional support andaccess 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.