Enterprise Architect

Rashi Joshi; Canberra; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

[Not disclosed] is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to establish and lead the first Enterprise Architecture function. The role will shape governance, investment decisions, and strategic technology direction across a complex organisation serving schools and communities.

You will work with ICT and business leaders to mature architecture governance, build stakeholder trust, and guide multi-site technology strategies from Canberra region offices.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Enterprise Architecture within a complex organisation.
• Track record establishing or maturing architecture governance practices.
• Experience influencing executive stakeholders without direct authority.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex concepts in plain language.
• Demonstrated success building stakeholder trust across technical and non-technical groups.
• Experience supporting technology investment and strategic planning decisions.
• Highly regarded: Experience building an Enterprise Architecture capability from scratch.
• Education, government or not-for-profit sector experience.
• TOGAF or equivalent Enterprise Architecture certification.
• Experience operating in complex, multi-site environments.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the Enterprise Architecture function.
• Activate and mature architecture governance practices.
• Guide technology and investment decisions across the organisation.
• Chair or facilitate enterprise architecture review processes.
• Build trusted relationships with executives, school leaders and ICT teams.
• Develop enterprise-wide architectural thinking and decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve alignment across systems, platforms and services.
• Provide strategic advice on technology direction and investment priorities.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Governance

Executive influence

Executive communication

Technology investment

Strategic planning

Multi-site experience

TOGAF or cert

Not-for-profit/government exp

Job description

Your new company

You will join an organisation that is establishing its first Enterprise Architecture function and is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to lead this next stage of ICT maturity. This is not a replacement role. This is a rare opportunity to build a capability from the ground up, influence enterprise-wide technology decisions, and help guide investment, governance and strategic direction across a complex organisation supporting schools, students and communities throughout the Canberra region.

Your new role

Major platforms are in place. Cloud adoption has accelerated. The ICT function has expanded in both scope and capability. The next phase is about bringing greater alignment, governance and long-term thinking to technology investment and delivery. The foundations already exist, including an Enterprise Architecture Charter, Architecture Principles and an Architecture Review Board framework. Your role is to bring these to life and establish Enterprise Architecture as a trusted business capability.

Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, you will work across ICT and business leadership to:

• Establish and lead the Enterprise Architecture function
• Activate and mature architecture governance practices
• Guide technology and investment decisions across the organisation
• Chair or facilitate enterprise architecture review processes
• Build trusted relationships with executives, school leaders and ICT teams
• Develop enterprise-wide architectural thinking and decision-making
• Identify opportunities to improve alignment across systems, platforms and services
• Provide strategic advice on technology direction and investment priorities

What you'll need to succeed

You are a senior technology leader who understands that successful architecture is built as much on relationships and influence as it is on technical expertise. You may already be an Enterprise Architect, Head of Architecture, Chief Architect or senior architecture leader looking for an opportunity where you can have genuine organisational impact.

You will bring:

• Experience leading Enterprise Architecture within a complex organisation
• A track record of establishing or maturing architectural governance practices
• Experience influencing executive stakeholders without direct authority
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex concepts in plain language
• Demonstrated success building stakeholder trust across technical and non-technical groups
• Experience supporting technology investment and strategic planning decisions
• Highly regarded: Experience building an Enterprise Architecture capability from scratch
• Education, government or not-for-profit sector experience
• TOGAF or equivalent Enterprise Architecture certification
• Experience operating in complex, multi-site environments

What you'll get in return

Most Enterprise Architecture opportunities involve maintaining an established function. This role offers something different. You will join an organisation where executive support already exists, governance foundations are in place, and there is a genuine commitment to enterprise-wide thinking. You will have the opportunity to shape how technology decisions are made, influence strategic investment priorities, and establish a function that will have a lasting impact across the organisation.