Information Technology Architect

Lead Technology Architect – Federal Government Location: Canberra Clearance: Baseline Must be an Australian Citizen Contract: Feb 2026 – June 2026 + 2 × 12‑month extensions Hybrid EL2‑equivalent

Step into a pivotal architecture role shaping the future of major government technology platforms. This is a chance to influence strategy, drive innovation, and guide complex infrastructure decisions across compute, network, storage, facilities, and enabling platforms.

What You’ll Do:

Define and lead technology strategy, roadmaps, and target states

Provide expert architectural advice to senior stakeholders

Develop high‑quality solution and system architecture artefacts

Drive innovation and uplift architectural frameworks

Ensure integration, security alignment, and design assurance

Produce end‑state architectures, roadmaps, and decision records

What You Bring

Strong capability in emerging tech assessment, solution architecture, systems design, and specialist advisory work

Experience designing complex systems and balancing functional/non‑functional requirements

Ability to influence, collaborate, and guide technical and business stakeholders

SFIA‑aligned skills across innovation, security, and architecture disciplines

Nice to Have

Consultancy leadership

Enterprise/business architecture experience

High‑level network design capability

Requirements definition and management expertise

If this sounds like you then hit "Apply Now"

We are an inclusive employer committed to fostering a diverse and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people of all ages, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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