Lead Domain Architect (Finance)

BLACKROC Recruitment; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Government is seeking an experienced Lead Domain Architect to provide strategic architectural leadership across a complex finance and technology environment. Working at an executive level, you’ll define domain architecture, shape target-state designs and guide technology investment to support transformation.

Key responsibilities include developing domain architectures and roadmaps, ensuring governance and standards, and influencing investment decisions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years designing complex finance/ERP solutions.
• 3+ years in EL2-equivalent or senior architecture leadership.
• Proven domain architecture, target-state roadmaps and governance.
• Engages executives and aligns multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain domain architecture, target-state designs and strategic technology roadmaps.
• Provide architectural leadership and assurance across major programs, projects and technology initiatives.
• Establish architecture principles, standards and governance to drive consistency and reuse.
• Analyse complex architectural challenges, dependencies and risks with strategic recommendations.
• Influence technology investment decisions and align business priorities with enterprise architecture.

Skills

Domain architecture

Roadmap development

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Enterprise architecture

TOGAF

Cloud architecture

Job description

12-month contract + potential extension | Australian Government | Hybrid working

An opportunity is available for an experienced Lead Domain Architect to provide strategic architectural leadership across a complex finance and technology environment.

Working at an executive level, you’ll define domain architecture, shape target-state solutions and guide technology investment to support organisational strategy and long-term transformation.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain domain architecture, target-state designs and strategic technology roadmaps.
• Provide architectural leadership and assurance across major programs, projects and technology initiatives.
• Establish architecture principles, standards and governance to drive consistency, interoperability and reuse.
• Analyse complex architectural challenges, dependencies and risks, providing strategic recommendations to senior executives.
• Influence technology investment decisions and align business priorities with enterprise architecture.

What you’ll bring:

• 8+ years’ experience designing and delivering complex finance and/or ERP solutions.
• At least 3 years in an EL2-equivalent, Principal Architect or senior architecture leadership role.
• Proven experience developing domain architecture, target-state roadmaps and architecture governance.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise technology environments, financial management, compliance and audit requirements.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence executives and align multidisciplinary teams.

Experience within Australian Government or another large, complex organisation is highly regarded. TOGAF or advanced cloud architecture certifications are advantageous.

Eligibility:

Australian citizenship is mandatory.

If you’re an established architecture leader looking to influence strategic technology direction within a complex government environment, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact.