Enterprise Business Architect

Client 1; Canberra; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

High-Classified Federal Government Agency in Canberra, ACT is seeking an experienced Enterprise Business Architect. The role focuses on aligning business strategy with technology investments and maturing a capability-led architecture approach.

You will work with business and tech stakeholders to develop capability maps, identify gaps and ensure investments deliver clear outcomes. The position requires 5+ years in Enterprise/Business Architecture, strong governance and communication skills, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in Enterprise Architecture and/or Business Architecture.
• Experience developing and maintaining enterprise architecture artefacts and business capability models.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain business capability maps and architecture artefacts.
• Connect business strategy, organisational capabilities and technology investments.
• Identify capability gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide strategic guidance to support decision-making.
• Establish architecture governance, guardrails and assurance processes.
• Support reduction of technical debt and technology risk.
• Mature the organisation's Business Architecture capability and practices.
• Communicate architectural concepts to stakeholders.
• Analyse requirements to support strategic planning and investment decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement across processes and capabilities.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Business Architecture

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Planning

Communication

Mult-priority / Complex Environments

Education

Tertiary qualification in Computer Science or IT or Engineering

Tools

TOGAF Certification

Job description

High-Classified Federal Government Agency

Location: Canberra, ACT - onsite

Contract: 12 Months + extensions

Security Clearance: TSPV

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Business Architect to support a Federal Government agency in strengthening the connection between business strategy and technology investment. This role will play a key part in evolving the agency's approach to Business Architecture, moving from fragmented, project-specific architecture towards a more strategic, capability-led model. You will work closely with business and technology stakeholders to develop business capability maps, identify gaps and opportunities, and ensure technology investments are clearly aligned to business outcomes. This is a pragmatic role suited to someone who can simplify complexity, influence stakeholders and introduce effective architecture practices without creating unnecessary bureaucracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain business capability maps and architecture artefacts.
• Connect business strategy, organisational capabilities and technology investments.
• Identify capability gaps, duplication and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide strategic guidance to support business and technology decision-making.
• Establish practical architecture governance, guardrails and assurance processes.
• Support the reduction of technical debt and technology risk.
• Help mature the organisation's Business Architecture capability and practices.
• Work closely with business and technical stakeholders to communicate architectural concepts and recommendations.
• Analyse business and technical requirements to support strategic planning and investment decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement across business processes and enterprise capabilities.

You will bring:

• 5+ years' experience in Enterprise Architecture and/or Business Architecture.
• Experience developing and maintaining enterprise architecture artefacts and business capability models.
• Strong experience connecting business strategy with technology and delivery initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• The ability to communicate complex technical and architectural concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience working across multiple priorities in complex or resource-constrained environments.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving and strategic planning skills.
• The ability to work independently and influence stakeholders.

Mandatory:

• Tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related discipline.

Desirable:

• TOGAF or another relevant Enterprise Architecture certification.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees and job applicants are treated with respect and dignity. Therefore, we strongly encourage veterans and individuals with Defence experience to apply. The same applies to candidates who are of an indigenous origin.