Lead Domain Architect

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

Benefits offered by this job

Personalised attention

Online timesheet access

Flexible contracting options

Weekly payroll

Contractor support

Job summary

Peoplebank is seeking a Lead Domain Architect for a Federal Government client in Canberra. This long-term contract role with a 12‑month duration offers extension options and will be based at the Canberra office.

You will develop, maintain and communicate the integration domain architecture, provide technical leadership across programs, and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, security requirements and priorities. Australian citizenship is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years' experience designing and delivering complex enterprise integration solutions.
• At least 3 years' experience operating in an EL2, Principal Architect or equivalent senior architectural leadership capacity.
• Demonstrated ability to translate organisational strategy, business requirements and complex technology considerations into strategic domain architecture.
• Extensive experience establishing and applying architecture principles, patterns, standards and governance across multiple programs and initiatives.
• Proven ability to analyse complex architectural issues, dependencies and trade‑offs and provide evidence‑based recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of enterprise integration, cloud, data, security and digital platform ecosystems and their interdependencies.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills, with experience engaging executives, architects, technical specialists and delivery teams.
• Australian Citizenship is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and communicate the architecture, target state and strategic roadmap for the integration domain.
• Provide authoritative architectural advice and technical leadership across programs, projects and initiatives.
• Ensure solution architectures and technology investments align with enterprise architecture, security requirements and organisational priorities.
• Lead architectural analysis of complex business and technology challenges and provide strategic recommendations.
• Establish and maintain architecture principles, patterns, standards and governance frameworks.
• Review and assure solution designs, identifying dependencies, risks and opportunities for reuse.
• Collaborate closely with enterprise architects, security architects, engineering leaders, business stakeholders and delivery teams.
• Influence investment and prioritisation decisions through strategic architectural guidance.
• Represent the domain in architecture and governance forums.
• Monitor emerging technologies and assess their impact on the domain.
• Lead resolution of significant architectural issues and complex trade‑off decisions.
• Mentor architects and technical specialists to build organisational capability.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Architecture leadership

Communication

Enterprise integration

Education

TOGAF certification

AWS Solutions Architect Professional

Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Job description

About Peoplebank

Peoplebank, part of RGF Staffing ANZ, is a leading talent solutions provider. We place the brightest IT & digital professionals into some of the region’s top employers. We are expert recruiters who have been placing IT & digital specialists with some of the most dynamic and recognised organisations in the Asia Pacific region for over 34 years.

About the Role

Our Federal Government Client is seeking a Lead Domain Architect. This is a long‑term contract role with 12 months contract duration with extension options available, located at our client's Canberra office.

As the selected candidate, you will:

• Develop, maintain and communicate the architecture, target state and strategic roadmap for the integration domain.
• Provide authoritative architectural advice and technical leadership across programs, projects and initiatives.
• Ensure solution architectures and technology investments align with enterprise architecture, security requirements and organisational priorities.
• Lead architectural analysis of complex business and technology challenges and provide strategic recommendations.
• Establish and maintain architecture principles, patterns, standards and governance frameworks.
• Review and assure solution designs, identifying dependencies, risks, gaps and opportunities for reuse.
• Collaborate closely with enterprise architects, security architects, engineering leaders, business stakeholders and delivery teams.
• Influence investment and prioritisation decisions through strategic architectural guidance.
• Represent the domain in architecture and governance forums.
• Monitor emerging technologies and assess their impact on the domain.
• Lead resolution of significant architectural issues and complex trade‑off decisions.
• Mentor architects and technical specialists to build organisational capability.

To be successful in this role you should have:

• Minimum 8+ years' experience designing and delivering complex enterprise integration solutions.
• At least 3 years' experience operating in an EL2, Principal Architect or equivalent senior architectural leadership capacity.
• Demonstrated ability to translate organisational strategy, business requirements and complex technology considerations into strategic domain architecture.
• Extensive experience establishing and applying architecture principles, patterns, standards and governance across multiple programs and initiatives.
• Proven ability to analyse complex architectural issues, dependencies and trade‑offs and provide evidence‑based recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of enterprise integration, cloud, data, security and digital platform ecosystems and their interdependencies.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills, with experience engaging executives, architects, technical specialists and delivery teams.
• Australian Citizenship is mandatory.

It is desirable if you have:

• Experience as a Domain Architect, Enterprise Architect or similar senior architecture role in the Australian Government or another large, complex organisation.
• TOGAF certification or equivalent enterprise architecture certification.
• Advanced cloud architecture certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional or Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• Extensive experience delivering major cloud transformation programs within Australian Federal or State Government agencies.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in enterprise architecture, information systems, technology or a related discipline.

Benefits of being a Peoplebank candidate:

• Personalised Attention: You'll be assigned a dedicated Account Manager to support your unique needs.
• User‑Friendly Services and Ongoing Support: Easy online timesheet lodgement, plus full access to contractor care, payroll, and admin support throughout your contract.
• Choice and Flexibility: A wide variety of contracting options tailored to your preferences and circumstances.
• Industry‑Leading Payroll Services: Enjoy the reliability of accurate, on‑time weekly payments.
• Contractor Satisfaction Focus: Our goal is to be your top choice for IT contracting and permanent roles, with your success at the centre of everything we do. [Job Ad Template 2 | Word]

Due to client requirements for this role, candidates must be Australian Citizens.

Applications close:

24 September 2026

Please note: Only candidates that meet the above criteria will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in the position.

Peoplebank and Leaders IT are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need adjustments to the recruitment process due to your circumstances, please let us know—we’re here to support you.