Strategic Enterprise Architect – Hybrid (22-Month Contract)

HammondCare; Central Coast; Hybrid; AUD 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging

Flexible working options

Career development opportunities

Healthcare discounts

Employee counselling services

Job summary

HammondCare is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to shape our technology landscape and ensure technology investments deliver better care outcomes and operational efficiency. You will lead across business, data, applications, integration, cloud, infrastructure, cyber security and AI, defining the technology roadmap and standards.

This role suits a strategic technology leader who can influence enterprise-wide decisions, simplify complexity and create a future-ready environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Enterprise Architecture or related leadership roles.
• Experience shaping enterprise technology roadmaps and standards.
• Strong ability to translate business strategy into technology capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain HammondCare's enterprise architecture strategy and roadmap.
• Lead architecture planning across business, data, applications, integration, infrastructure and security.
• Establish architecture principles, standards and reference architectures.
• Partner with leaders to align technology investments with strategic objectives.
• Provide governance and assurance across major transformation initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to reduce complexity and technical debt across the landscape.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and provide strategic recommendations.

Skills

Strategy & leadership

Stakeholder management

Cloud architectures

Security architecture

Education

TOGAF/ArchiMate/Zachman certification

Tools

ArchiMate

Zachman

Job description

HammondCare provides expert aged care, home care, dementia care and palliative care for older people, regardless of circumstances, beliefs, background or financial situation. We are led by our not-for-profit, Christian foundations and backed by research and clinical expertise.

When it comes to our people - those we serve and those who serve - we are committed to inclusion across race, culture, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, religion and ability. In our innovative residences, our hospitals, or in client homes, we aim to set the global standard of relationship-based care for older people with complex needs.

We've been caring for people for over 90 years - so, if you love to care, join us, and make a career move that matters.

It's not just care. It's HammondCare.

What we can offer you

We care about your wellbeing at HammondCare and as a result offer a wide range of health and lifestyle benefits including:

• NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit (up to $2,650 tax free)
• Additional leave purchase options and 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Flexible working options
• Discounts on everyday products and services
• Discounted healthcare memberships - access to network of fitness centres and pools for employees and families
• Free access to independent counselling support for employees and families
• Reward & Recognition programmes
• Career and professional development opportunities

About the role

HammondCare is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to shape the future of our technology landscape and ensure every technology investment supports better care outcomes, operational efficiency and organisational growth.

Working across business, data, applications, integration, cloud, infrastructure, cyber security and AI, you will define HammondCare's technology roadmap, establish architecture standards and guide strategic technology decisions. You will partner with executive leaders, project teams and technology specialists to ensure solutions are scalable, secure, integrated and aligned with HammondCare's long-term strategy.

This role is ideal for a strategic technology leader who enjoys influencing enterprise-wide decisions, simplifying complexity and creating a future-ready technology environment.

This is a maximum term contract for 22 months.

The role can be based out of one of the following HammondCare locations:

NSW (St Leonards, Hammondville, Parramatta, Newcastle, Tuggerah) VIC (Malvern, Yarraville) SA (Daw Park) WA (Osborne Park) offering hybrid opportunities.

Key Responsibilities include

• Develop and maintain HammondCare's enterprise architecture strategy, target-state architecture and technology roadmap.
• Lead architecture planning across business, application, data, integration, infrastructure, cloud, cyber security and AI domains.
• Establish and govern enterprise architecture principles, standards and reference architectures.
• Partner with executive and business leaders to translate strategic objectives into technology capabilities and investment priorities.
• Provide architecture leadership and assurance across major transformation, digital and technology initiatives.
• Ensure technology solutions are scalable, secure, integrated, cost-effective and aligned with long-term organisational needs.
• Lead architecture governance, technology reviews and design assurance processes.
• Identify opportunities to reduce complexity, technical debt and duplication across the technology landscape.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and provide strategic recommendations on technology investment and innovation opportunities.
• Develop and maintain enterprise technology capability models, roadmaps and lifecycle plans to support future growth and organisational transformation.

About You

You are a strategic thinker who can connect business strategy with technology delivery. You are comfortable influencing senior stakeholders, navigating complex technology environments and making decisions that balance innovation, risk, cost and long-term sustainability.

You have a strong understanding of enterprise platforms, cloud technologies, integration patterns, cyber security and digital transformation, and enjoy helping organisations achieve more through well-designed technology ecosystems.

You'll bring

• TOGAF, ArchiMate, Zachman or equivalent Enterprise Architecture certification.
• At least 10 year's demonstrated experience in Enterprise Architecture, Lead Architecture or Technology Strategy leadership roles.
• Proven experience developing enterprise architecture strategies, target-state architectures and technology roadmaps.
• Strong knowledge across business, application, data, integration, cloud, infrastructure and security architecture domains.
• Experience establishing architecture standards, governance frameworks and technology decision-making processes.
• Strong understanding of enterprise technology platforms, cloud architectures, integration patterns and cyber security principles.

To Apply

If you are ready to make a difference with HammondCare, Apply Now! For any specific queries please contact ******@hammond.com.au.

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HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.

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