System Architect

Australian Red Cross; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Health & wellbeing programs

Work/Life flexibility

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Australian Red Cross is seeking a System Architect to lead architectural design and governance across enterprise applications, with a focus on Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform. You will align solutions to architecture standards and work with business, data, security, and IT teams to deliver fit-for-purpose digital solutions.

You will set platform guardrails, drive DevOps maturity, and oversee lifecycle governance across the organisation's enterprise application landscape, ensuring

Qualifications

• Proven ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Collaborative leadership with strong cross‑functional relationships.
• Understanding of cost, licensing and vendor dynamics.
• Experience delivering enterprise Azure and Dynamics 365 solutions.
• Security, privacy and compliance principles knowledge, RBAC experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design, governance and optimisation of enterprise systems.
• Guide delivery teams and ensure secure, scalable integrations.
• Collaborate with business, data, security, infrastructure and partners.
• Set architectural standards, guardrails and DevOps maturity.

Skills

Clear communication of complex tech

Collaborative leadership

Commercial awareness

Analytical problem solving

Enterprise Azure & Dynamics 365

CRM, Finance, Supply Chain domain

Security, privacy & compliance basics

Education

IT-related degree

Dynamics 365/Azure certifications

Tools

Azure

Power Platform

Dynamics 365

Job description

• Flexible location, preferably Sydney based
• Work for the world’s largest humanitarian organisation

About Red Cross

Australian Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian movement. We support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability. We act for humanity.

About the role

The System Architect is responsible for leading the architectural design, governance and optimisation of enterprise business systems, with particular focus on Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform solutions across Australian Red Cross. Reporting to the Head of Application Delivery & Architecture, this role ensures enterprise applications are secure, scalable, well‑integrated and aligned to organisational and architecture standards.

The role is responsible for developing high‑quality solution designs, guide delivery teams, and work closely with business, data, security, infrastructure teams and external partners to deliver fit‑for‑purpose digital solutions. The role also contributes to setting architectural standards, platform guardrails, DevOps maturity and solution lifecycle governance across the organisation’s enterprise application landscape.

What you will bring

• Proven ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts, risks and trade‑offs to both technical and non‑technical audiences
• Collaborative leadership skills, with experience building strong relationships across business and IT teams
• Commercial awareness, including understanding of cost, licensing and vendor dynamics
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with experience delivering complex initiatives and assessing options to achieve practical, fit‑for‑purpose solutions
• Comprehensive experience delivering enterprise Azure and Dynamics 365 solutions, including designing Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform architectures.
• Strong domain knowledge across CRM, Finance, Supply Chain and Master Data.
• Sound knowledge of security, privacy and compliance principles, including role‑based access control (RBAC), segregation of duties, audit controls and operating within regulated environments
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Information Technology or related discipline. Microsoft Dynamics and Azure certifications are highly regarded.

Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity

Financial wellbeing:In addition to your salary, you can take advantage of salary packaging that could provide you with a great way to reduce the amount of tax you pay - and get more from your salary. You can salary package up to $15,900 for living expenses (such as rent, groceries, utility bills); up to $2,650 for holiday accommodation and meals when dining out; Novated car leases; superannuation and purchase additional annual leave.
Health & Wellbeing:You can tap into specialist advice for nutrition, sleep, resilience and mindfulness. And access guided meditation and other wellbeing programs.
Work/Life Flexibility:You can access a paid ‘Me’ day just for you and a wide range of other paid leave options.
Career development:Access to ongoing learning, training, and development courses.

Further information

This role is covered by the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award - Level 6. Competitive salary + superannuation + access to salary packaging.

For additional enquiries, please contact Madan Sadasivam at **********@redcross.org.aufor a confidential discussion.

Applications close: Wednesday 11th November 2026.

While we appreciate all interest in our organisation, we won’t engage with or accept candidates from agencies or consulting firms on this occasion