Technology Architect - Services Australia

Cloud Delivered PTY LTD.; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloud Delivered PTY LTD. seeks a Lead Technology Architect to translate complex business and ICT requirements into secure, end‑to‑end architectures while engaging executives and governance bodies. The role is based in Melbourne or Sydney with hybrid work after an initial onsite period.

As an EL2‑level contractor, you will shape strategic direction, set domain standards, and mentor APS tech talent while operating with high autonomy and clear accountability to deliver across government projects.

Qualifications

• Senior-level chops translating complex business and ICT requirements into end-to-end solution architectures
• Ability to influence executives and governance bodies
• Strong architecture principles and end-to-end design

Responsibilities

• Design conceptual, logical and end-to-end solution architectures aligned to priorities
• Lead architecture analysis and produce artefacts that drive executive decisions
• Champion innovation and knowledge sharing across the agency
• Build relationships and negotiate outcomes with diverse stakeholders

Job description

Senior roles in cloud, delivery, engineering, and change. Placed properly.

Key requirements

• You must be an Australian Citizen — this is a federal government role requiring the ability to obtain Baseline security clearance.
• You must be based in Melbourne, VIC or Sydney, NSW (or willing to relocate) — hybrid working applies after an initial 2-week onsite period.
• You bring demonstrated senior-level chops translating complex business and ICT requirements into end-to-end solution architectures, with the ability to influence executives and governance bodies.

The gig

G'day, Lead Technology Architects — this one's got your name on it.

If you're a seasoned Solution or Technology Architect who thrives on complexity, loves shaping strategic direction, and can hold your own in a room full of executives and governance panels, read on.

Picture this: You're embedded with a major federal agency — one that touches the lives of millions of Australians — working hybrid out of Melbourne, VIC or Sydney, NSW. Your gig? Translating gnarly business and ICT requirements into elegant, secure, integrated architectures that actually get built. You're setting domain standards, resolving architectural exceptions, and mentoring the next wave of APS tech talent. Up to 12 months initial term, with extensions possible up to a further 24 months. That's real runway to make a genuine dent.

This is a Lead-level (EL2 equivalent) contract role. You'll work with substantial autonomy — no hand-holding here — and you'll be expected to bring strategic thinking, sound judgement in ambiguous environments, and the communication skills to land complex technical concepts with non-technical audiences.

We know because we do. The Cloud Delivered crew are senior ICT contractors ourselves. We've sat in the architect's chair, navigated federal governance frameworks, and know exactly what it takes to nail a one-page pitch for a panel like this. We'll help you put your best foot forward.

The vibe of the role:

• Designing conceptual, logical and end-to-end solution architectures aligned to strategic priorities
• Leading architecture analysis, producing artefacts and recommendations that drive executive decisions
• Championing innovation, continuous improvement and knowledge-sharing across the agency
• Building relationships and negotiating outcomes with diverse internal and external stakeholders

Heads up on the working arrangement: You'll be onsite full-time for the first 6 weeks before hybrid flexibility kicks in. Your home base needs to be within reasonable commuting distance of the Melbourne or Sydney office.

If you tick the essentials below, we'll help you excel — get your pitch ready and let's have a yarn.

• Demonstrated ability to analyse complex business issues within the technology and infrastructure domain; deliver pragmatic, risk-based recommendations; influence stakeholders; collaborate across multidisciplinary teams; and transfer knowledge to APS personnel.
• Sound knowledge of architecture principles and end-to-end solution design, with the ability to consider technology and infrastructure implications across relevant domains.
• Demonstrated experience across infrastructure domains, including on-premises and hybrid platforms, networks, compute, storage, operating systems, virtualisation, and identity and access management.
• Proven ability to design secure, scalable, resilient and cost-effective solutions that meet performance, availability and operational requirements while aligning with enterprise standards.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse business and technical requirements, identify dependencies, constraints and capability gaps, evaluate technology options, and produce architectural artefacts that support informed decisions and successful delivery.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience clearly presenting architectural advice and recommendations to senior stakeholders, governance bodies and executive forums.

Screening Questions YOU WILL BE ASKED:

Are you an Australian Citizen?

• Are you an Australian Citizen?

  (Expected answer: yes / no)

What Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) clearance do you currently hold (Active or Dormant)?

• What Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) clearance do you currently hold (Active or Dormant)?

  (Expected answer: one of the listed options)

Can you attend onsite at the Melbourne or Sydney office when required?

• Can you attend onsite at the Melbourne or Sydney office when required?

  (Expected answer: yes / no)

Are you located in VIC or NSW or will you relocate?

• Are you located in VIC or NSW or will you relocate?

  (Expected answer: yes / no)

Are you eligible to obtain a Baseline security clearance?

• Are you eligible to obtain a Baseline security clearance?

  (Expected answer: yes / no)

How many years have you worked in the federal government ICT sector?

• How many years have you worked in the federal government ICT sector?

  (Expected answer: a number)

How many years of experience do you have analysing complex business issues within the technology and infrastructure domain and delivering pragmatic, risk-based recommendations?

• How many years of experience do you have analysing complex business issues within the technology and infrastructure domain and delivering pragmatic, risk-based recommendations?

  (Expected answer: a number)

How many years of experience do you have in end-to-end solution architecture design across technology and infrastructure domains?

• How many years of experience do you have in end-to-end solution architecture design across technology and infrastructure domains?

  (Expected answer: a number)

How many years of experience do you have across infrastructure domains including on-premises and hybrid platforms, networks, compute, storage, operating systems, virtualisation, and identity and access management?

• How many years of experience do you have across infrastructure domains including on-premises and hybrid platforms, networks, compute, storage, operating systems, virtualisation, and identity and access management?

  (Expected answer: a number)

How many years of experience do you have designing secure, scalable, resilient and cost-effective solutions aligned with enterprise standards?

• How many years of experience do you have designing secure, scalable, resilient and cost-effective solutions aligned with enterprise standards?

  (Expected answer: a number)

How many years of experience do you have producing architectural artefacts (options papers, architecture decision records, roadmaps) to support informed decisions and successful delivery?

• How many years of experience do you have producing architectural artefacts (options papers, architecture decision records, roadmaps) to support informed decisions and successful delivery?

  (Expected answer: a number)

On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your ability to clearly present architectural advice and recommendations to senior stakeholders, governance bodies and executive forums?