Enterprise Architect

BaptistCare; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

BaptistCare is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to lead and mature its EA practice across Australia. You will shape roadmaps, standards, and governance for applications, data, integration, cloud and cyber security to support long-term business outcomes.

Reporting to the General Manager, IT Strategy & Architecture, you will lead a small team of architects and collaborate with executives and delivery teams to drive transformation and the sensible adoption of emerging technologies,

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership in EA within complex environments.
• Experience across applications, cloud, data, integration and cyber security.
• Ability to develop roadmaps, standards and governance frameworks.
• Proven track record in large-scale transformation and technology investments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and executive influence.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mature BaptistCare's Enterprise Architecture practice.
• Develop and maintain architecture standards, principles and roadmaps.
• Provide governance, design assurance and strategic technology guidance.
• Align business strategy with technology investment and delivery.
• Drive architecture-led simplification, rationalisation and innovation.
• Support major transformation, integration and change programs.
• Assess emerging technologies and promote responsible AI/automation adoption.
• Lead and mentor the Enterprise Architecture team.
• Build trusted relationships across business and technology stakeholders.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture leadership

Applications & cloud experience

Standards & governance

Transformation & investments

Stakeholder engagement

People leadership

Education

IT/Computer Science/EA degree

Job description

• NSW or Victoria location with flexible working arrangements
• Enterprise Architect leadership opportunity in a purpose-driven national organisation
  

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to join our Information & Digital team.

Reporting to the General Manager, IT Strategy & Architecture, you will define and maintain BaptistCare's Enterprise Architecture practice, providing strategic direction across applications, data, integration, infrastructure, cyber security and emerging technologies.

You will develop enterprise architecture roadmaps, standards and governance frameworks, ensuring technology investments align with organisational priorities and support long-term business outcomes.

Leading a small team of architects, you will work closely with executive leaders, business stakeholders and technology teams to drive transformation, innovation and technology decision-making across the organisation.

About You

• Relevant tertiary qualification in IT, Computer Science, Enterprise Architecture or related discipline
• Extensive experience in Enterprise Architecture leadership within complex environments
• Strong experience across applications, cloud, infrastructure, data, integration and cyber security
• Proven ability to develop architecture roadmaps, standards and governance frameworks
• Experience supporting large-scale transformation and technology investment decisions
• Strong stakeholder engagement and executive influencing capabilities
• Demonstrated people leadership experience
  

Highly Regarded

• Experience within aged care, healthcare or community services
• Experience with mergers, acquisitions and technology integration programs
• Experience governing AI, automation and emerging technologies
• Knowledge of business process improvement and transformation methodologies
  

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mature BaptistCare's Enterprise Architecture practice
• Develop and maintain enterprise architecture standards, principles and roadmaps
• Provide architecture governance, design assurance and strategic technology guidance
• Align business strategy with technology investment and delivery
• Drive architecture-led simplification, rationalisation and innovation initiatives
• Support major transformation, integration and change programs
• Assess emerging technologies and promote responsible adoption of AI and automation
• Lead and mentor the Enterprise Architecture team
• Build trusted relationships across business and technology stakeholders
  

About Us

BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing.

We know that life's challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again.

That's what we work towards every day, enriching lives through communities of care. Today, more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia.

Successful applicants will be subject to a variety of background checks, including a National Police Check, relevant screening checks and verification of work rights.

BaptistCare - Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all.