Head of Strategy, Products and Architecture

Environment Protection Authority Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 230,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) in Docklands, VIC, seeks a Head of Strategy, Products and Architecture to lead the organisation's technology strategy, digital product ownership and architecture function. You will set the IT strategy, roadmap and investment alignment with regulatory priorities while partnering across the organisation.

The role requires senior leadership, product ownership maturity, and oversight of enterprise architecture.

Qualifications

• Seasoned technology leader with experience shaping enterprise architecture and product ownership in complex organisations.
• Ability to influence senior executives and align technology investments with regulatory priorities.
• Experience leading responsible adoption of emerging technology and AI in the public sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead EPA's technology strategy, digital product ownership and architecture capability.
• Set and maintain EPA's IT strategy and technology roadmap.
• Own the Product Ownership Framework and EPA's enterprise and solution architecture.
• Establish technology innovation function and lead assessment and adoption of emerging technology and AI.
• Report to the Director, Technology, Data and Information and lead a team of 6+ direct reports.

Skills

Technology leadership

Enterprise architecture

Product ownership

DevOps practices

AI adoption

Education

IT or Computer Science degree

TOGAF knowledge (advantageous)

Job description

Head of Strategy, Products and Architecture

Environment Protection Authority Victoria – Docklands VIC

Whoever you are, whatever skills you bring, you have a critical role in protecting Victoria's lands and waters. Whether in the office or on the ground, you get to see the difference you make each day.

• Lead EPA's technology strategy, digital products and architecture capability
• Shape technology investment and innovation across EPA
• Lead the responsible adoption of emerging technology and AI

About the organisation
Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) is Victoria's environmental regulator, working to prevent and reduce the harmful effects of pollution and waste on Victorians and their environment. EPA is a values and purpose-driven organisation that works with community, government and industry to deliver for all Victorians. As an independent statutory authority, EPA uses its powers and tools to prevent risks to the environment and human health.

About the role
As Head of Strategy, Products and Architecture, you will lead EPA's technology strategy, digital product ownership and architecture capability. You will set and maintain EPA's IT strategy and technology roadmap, align investment with EPA's strategic and regulatory priorities, and act as the front door to technology through strategic business partnering across the organisation. You will own the Product Ownership Framework and EPA's enterprise and solution architecture, establish the technology innovation function and lead the responsible assessment and adoption of emerging technology and AI. Reporting to the Director, Technology, Data and Information and leading a team of 6+ direct reports, you will provide authoritative advice to the Chief Information Officer and executive on technology strategy, investment and risk.

About you
You are an experienced technology leader with a demonstrated record leading technology strategy, architecture or digital product capability in a complex organisation. You have experience establishing product ownership or product management practices and supporting a shift from project-based delivery to product-led, DevOps ways of working. You bring authoritative knowledge of enterprise architecture and its application to investment governance, alongside the ability to influence senior business executives and provide authoritative advice on technology investment and risk. You also bring working knowledge of responsible AI adoption and assurance in a public sector setting. Formal architecture framework knowledge such as TOGAF is advantageous, and relevant qualifications in IT, Computer Science or a related discipline are highly desirable.

Applications close Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 11:59pm.

For enquiries about the role, please contact *******@epa.vic.gov.au.