Enterprise Architect

Help shape and assure the digital and technology services that support safe, fair and inclusive outcomes for Victorians. DFFH is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to lead enterprise technology strategy and architecture across its complex community services portfolio that encompasses child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multi-cultural affairs, LGBTIQA+ equality, veterans, woman and youth.

This role suits someone who thinks strategically, engages effectively and acts pragmatically to deliver tangible outcomes. You will shape future-state direction, guide major decisions and investment, strengthen governance, and help modernise the technology environment supporting critical community services. The opportunity As Enterprise Architect, you will lead the department's enterprise technology direction, including future-state architecture, strategic roadmaps and architecture standards.

You will work closely with senior leaders, architects, delivery teams and partners to improve the quality of technology and investment decisions, strengthen alignment between strategy and delivery, and guide practical progress towards a more modern, coherent and resilient technology environment. Success in this role will be reflected in: a clearer and more widely supported enterprise technology direction stronger alignment between business strategy, technology investment and delivery better-informed transformation and investment decisions stronger architecture governance that supports, rather than slows, delivery improved collaboration across enterprise, program and solution architecture What you'll bring significant experience in enterprise architecture, technology strategy or related senior roles in large, complex organisations experience developing enterprise technology strategies, future-state architectures and roadmaps strong expertise across business, data, application, integration and technology domains experience guiding and assuring major transformation, investment and architecture decisions strong judgement in balancing business value, delivery practicality, security, privacy, cost, risk and long-term sustainability the ability to move between strategic direction and delivery detail strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to provide credible advice to senior leaders Experience in government or similarly regulated environments will be highly regarded.

All jobs can be worked flexibly. Please open the position description to read more.Enterprise Architecture application requirements. Applicants are required to submit a cover letter (no more than one page) outlining what they would bring to the role, and a resume which addresses their technical experience, capabilities and personal attributes relevant to the role.

In addition, applicants are requested to provide a brief response, no more than one page, to the following question:How have you applied enterprise architecture to make a positive impact on front line staff and/or the customers they serve?HOW TO APPLYApplicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .

doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria. Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs). Please apply to submit your interest in this position.