Lead Program Architect

Recruitment Hive; Canberra; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitment Hive is assisting an independent Federal Government agency in Canberra to hire a Lead Program Architect. The role requires NV1 clearance, is offered across multiple locations, and focuses on unifying complex solutions into an integrated program view.

You will mentor a group of senior architects, deliver architectures aligned to policy standards, and balance strategic goals with program needs to mitigate risk and enable delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in IT or equivalent; TOGAF or equivalent architecture qualification.
• Minimum five years leading architecture solution development.
• Broad technical background in solution architectures and strategic alignment.
• Experience in fraud detection or compliance programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strategic roadmap unifying multiple solution and cyber designs.
• Align designs with agency strategy, standards and roadmaps.
• Mentor and review a team of architects, providing coaching and assurance.
• Deliver high quality architectures fit for business purpose.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Information Technology

TOGAF certification

Tools

TOGAF

Job description

• Multiple Locations QLD, ACT, VIC, NSW, & SA
• NV1 Security Clearance

Our client, an independent Federal Government agency responsible for implementing and administering the National Disability Insurance Scheme, require the services of aLead Program Architect.

Duties of the Lead Program Architect:

• Develop an overall strategic roadmap or overview that brings together multiple individual solution and cyber architectural designs into an integrated view for the Program to manage integrations and risks.
• Work closely with Enterprise Architecture team to align solution designs with the broader strategy and direction of the Agency goals and objectives and program reference models, principles, policies, standards, and roadmaps.
• Provide mentoring, reviews, feedback and support to a group of experienced solution and cyber architects, including coaching, performance reviews and assurance over their designs.
• Deliver high quality solution architectures that are fit for business purpose.

Skills and Experience Required

• Bachelor of Information Technology or similar tertiary qualification. TOGAF certified or equivalent IT architectural qualification.
• Proven record of accomplishment in leading architecture solution development with at least five years' experience operating as a lead architect.
• Broad technical & architectural background delivering solution architectures for projects; experience balancing project and program, and organisational goals, as well as tactical and strategic drivers.
• Experience in fraud detection or compliance related programs.

Please note that applications close on Monday the 14th of September 2026 at 11am.

We Value Diversity
The Recruitment Hive is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience and are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. We encourage people with disability, indigenous, veterans and people of all backgrounds and abilities to express their interest in this role.