Enterprise Architect Security

VicRoads; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

VicRoads seeks an experienced Enterprise Architect to shape technology strategy and deliver architecture outcomes across large, complex organisations. You will span business, information, solution and technical domains, driving cloud adoption (AWS), security governance and modernisation efforts that align with public sector objectives.

You will partner with senior stakeholders, mentoring architects and guiding governance and delivery to create lasting value for the Victorian community.

Qualifications

• Experience across multiple architecture disciplines including business, information, solution and technical.
• Public sector or similarly complex environment experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cloud environments (AWS) and security governance.
• Ability to influence strategic decisions and engage senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve technology strategy, roadmaps and governance across domains.
• Define security architecture principles and reference models for transformation.
• Lead architecture governance forums and guide delivery teams.
• Mentor Domain and Solution Architects to uplift capability.
• Build trusted relationships with technology and business stakeholders.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Stakeholder Engagement

Cloud AWS

Security Governance

Public Sector Experience

Education

Degree in Business/CS/Engineering/IT

TOGAF certification

AWS Certified Solutions Architect

CISSP

COBIT certification

Tools

AWS

Job description

At VicRoads the work you do has real impact. Our work connects people and communities. We keep Victorians moving safely and smoothly today and help them be ready for tomorrow.VicRoads empowers our people to learn and grow– focusing on impact and innovation. We reflect the diversity of Victoria and foster clever thinking to keep you and the community moving.VicRoads is progressing too. In August 2022, we started on a new chapter when the Victorian State Government partnered with Aware Super, Australian Retirement Trust, and Macquarie Asset Management to operate registration and licensing services on its behalf.We work collaboratively with the Victorian State Government to ensure we fulfill regulatory requirements, deliver State projects and safeguard customer data. The Victorian State Government retains sole responsibility for road access, infrastructure and safety.Employment Type : Fulltime - OngoingUsual Work Location : QV 180 Lonsdale Street CBD/ Work from homeAre you passionate about driving strategic initiatives and ensuring complex programs and projects deliver meaningful business outcomes? Do you thrive in environments where governance, planning, collaboration, and continuous improvement are critical to success? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.In this role, you will partner with business and technology stakeholders to develop architecture strategies, roadmaps, standards, and governance frameworks that support VicRoads' strategic objectives. You'll help ensure technology investments are aligned to business outcomes, drive architecture maturity, and support the modernisation of our technology landscape.As part of a collaborative and high-performing team, you'll influence strategic decision-making, guide architecture across business and technology domains, and help deliver sustainable, secure, and scalable solutions that create lasting value for the Victorian community.About the OpportunityThe Architecture team enables VicRoads' digital transformation by providing strategic technology direction, governance, and standards that support business outcomes. The Enterprise Architect works closely with engineering, delivery, and operational teams to develop practical, secure, and scalable architecture solutions, ensuring technology investments align with organisational goals and drive long-term value.Strategy and Framework : Support the Head of Architecture in developing and evolving VicRoads' technology strategy, contributing to the enterprise architecture roadmap and leading the delivery of key initiatives within their domain. By maintaining a strong understanding of emerging technologies and industry trends, the Enterprise Architect identifies opportunities to drive innovation, enhance business capabilities, and ensure the technology landscape continues to support VicRoads' strategic objectives.Enterprise Architecture : Define and maintain the security architecture principles, standards, and reference models that support VicRoads' digital transformation agenda, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, flexible, and aligned to enterprise objectives. Provide specialist architecture expertise across security domains, partnering closely with Engineering, Cyber Security, and Operations teams to strengthen enterprise capability and inform strategic decision-making. Contribute to architecture governance forums, ensuring technology initiatives align with approved roadmaps, standards, and architectural direction, while providing guidance and assurance to solution delivery teams to support the design and implementation of effective, fit-for-purpose solutions.Leadership, architecture practice and mentoring: Support the growth and maturity of the architecture practice by mentoring Domain and Solution Architects and fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and architectural excellence. Promote best practices and knowledge sharing across architecture, security, operational, and business teams, while contributing to capability uplift and continuous improvement initiatives. Provide quality assurance and constructive feedback on architecture deliverables to ensure alignment with governance requirements, standards, and strategic objectives. Partner with the Head of Architecture to measure and demonstrate the business value delivered through architecture, leveraging metrics and insights to drive continual improvement and informed decision-making.Stakeholder Engagement and Influence: Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships across technology and business teams to understand organisational priorities, influence decision-making, and ensure architecture outcomes are aligned with business needs. Effectively communicate complex architectural concepts and domain strategies to a broad range of stakeholders, translating technical detail into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical audiences.About YouYou are an experienced Enterprise Architect with a track record of shaping technology strategy and delivering architecture outcomes within large, complex organisations. You bring deep expertise across multiple architecture disciplines, such as business, information, solution, or technical architecture, and have a strong understanding of how technology can enable organisational transformation and business value.You have experience developing and delivering enterprise architecture capabilities, ideally within a public sector or similarly complex environment, and are comfortable balancing strategic planning with practical delivery outcomes. Your background includes working within modern cloud environments, particularly AWS, and you have a strong appreciation for security, governance, integration, and operational requirements in enterprise-scale environments.You are a trusted advisor who can partner effectively with senior stakeholders, technology leaders, delivery teams, and security professionals to solve complex problems and influence strategic decision-making. Experience supporting digital transformation initiatives, mission-critical services, complex integrations, and enterprise security capabilities will be highly regarded.A degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline is desirable, although equivalent experience will also be considered. Industry certifications such as TOGAF, COBIT, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, CISSP, or similar architecture, cloud, and security credentials will be highly regarded.Culture:To attract, retain and develop talented people, we provide genuine flexibility, a culture that supports people to be their best and on top of that - great opportunities for career development. We embrace diversity and inclusion and are proud our workforce reflects the community we serve.What we offer:Competitive salary and benefitsSupportive, diverse, and inclusive work environmentOpportunities for professional and personal developmentFlexible working arrangements and family friendly practicesHow to ApplyPlease submit your application . Applications should include a resume and a brief covering letter.For a copy of the Position Description please email [e-mail], applications cannot be accepted via this email.#LI-SW1VicRoads is required to evidence your right to work in Australia and may ask for your consent to check records maintained by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection as well as records maintained by Victoria Police and VicRoads as part of the selection process. Information provided to VicRoads will be treated in the strictest confidence. Please note that due to legal requirements you must be predominantly located in Australia and for certain roles, predominantly located in Melbourne or Victoria.