Principal Enterprise Architect

NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure; Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 154,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) is seeking a Principal Enterprise Architect to lead enterprise-wide technology strategy across NSW's digital investments. The role is a temporary two-year, full-time position based in Parramatta with flexible working supported.

You will collaborate with business and technology teams, provide trusted advice to senior leaders, shape long-term roadmaps, and translate complex challenges into practical, value-driven solutions for the

Qualifications

• Strategic thinker with ability to connect tech decisions to business outcomes.
• Experience advising senior leaders on technology or transformation.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience building technology strategies or enterprise architecture in large organisations.
• Judgement balancing innovation, risk, governance and value.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and competing priorities.
• Collaborative leadership style.
• Curiosity about emerging technologies.
• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent in EA/tech strategy.

Responsibilities

• Shape future technology strategy across DP's people, services and communities.
• Provide trusted advice to leaders to guide technology decisions.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and simplify complexity.
• Collaborate across business and technology teams to deliver value.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Navigate ambiguity

Collaborative leadership

Emerging technologies

Technology strategy

Enterprise architecture

Education

Tertiary qualifications in EA

Job description

Shape your world through work that helps build a thriving NSW

• Lead enterprise-wide technology strategy that influences some of the state's most important digital investments.
• Temporary (2 years) full-time opportunity,
• Office location based in Parramatta (if fixed e.g. field based) with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $154,231to $178,369+ super
  

In this role you will

Help shape the future of how technology supports the Department's people, services and communities across NSW. Working across business and technology teams, you'll bring people together to solve complex challenges and create a clear path forward. You'll provide trusted advice to leaders, helping guide technology decisions that improve the way we work, deliver better outcomes and create lasting value for the people of NSW.

You'll look beyond immediate needs to identify opportunities for innovation, simplify complexity and help shape a connected, future-focused technology environment. Through collaboration, strategic thinking and strong relationships, you'll help ensure technology investments support our long-term goals and make a meaningful difference where it matters most.

Read the role description for more detail: Principal Enterprise Architect

About you

We're looking for a strategic and collaborative leader who enjoys solving complex problems, influencing decisions and helping people navigate change. You'll bring a balance of big-picture thinking and practical delivery, with the ability to build strong relationships, communicate with impact and create alignment across diverse stakeholder groups

• Strong strategic thinking skills, with the ability to connect technology decisions to business outcomes and long-term organisational goals.
• Proven experience providing trusted advice and influencing senior leaders on complex technology, architecture or transformation initiatives.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build credibility and work collaboratively across business and technology teams.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear, practical and meaningful recommendations.
• Experience developing technology strategies, roadmaps or enterprise architecture capabilities in large and complex organisations.
• Sound judgement and decision-making skills, with the ability to balance innovation, risk, governance and business value.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience assessing options and making evidence-based recommendations.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, competing priorities and organisational complexity while maintaining focus on outcomes.
• A collaborative leadership style that brings people together, builds consensus and supports shared success.
• Curiosity and a forward-thinking mindset, with an interest in emerging technologies and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated equivalent industry and professional experience in enterprise architecture, technology strategy or a related discipline.

About us

At the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI), you could shape your world while helping us shape the future of NSW. Together, we create vibrant communities, places and precincts, and manage land, assets and property.

Join our team and shape your world in a workplace that empowers you to do your best work and build a meaningful career. In this role, you’ll help shape lives and communities across NSW while growing your own career, supported by flexible work options, impactful projects and a collaborative, diverse team. As a high-performing and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve, we value your lived experience and cultural knowledge, and we are committed to helping you thrive through flexible arrangements, workplace adjustments and a culture where everyone feels supported, connected and belongs.

For more information about the role, please contact Peter King (Director Technology Engagement) at [e-mail].

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career Pathways team for a yarn.

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via [e-mail] or [phone] - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including a criminal record check.