Department of Education Victoria – Melbourne VICThe Department of Education leads the delivery of education and development services to children, young people and adults through government schools and through the regulation and funding of early childhood services, non-government schools and training programmes.The role sits within the Information Management and Technology Division (IMTD) in the Financial Policy and Information Services Group, supporting digital innovation and technology maturity across the department.About the RoleThe Application Architect is responsible for leading and supporting key architectural services across technology programmes and initiatives.
This includes, conducting architecture reviews, evaluating new and emerging technologies, developing technology roadmaps and providing architectural planning and solution design support.The role ensures application architectures align with departmental strategy and enterprise architecture principles, supporting high-value digital initiatives across Victoria's K–12 education system.Key ResponsibilitiesLead architecture reviews to assess alignment with enterprise architecture, standards and strategyProvide recommendations and risk assessments on design decisions and architectural exceptionsContribute to governance forums and architecture assurance processesResearch and evaluate technologies for relevance, value and strategic fitAdvise on technologies that improve application design, interoperability, security and scalabilityDevelop and maintain technology roadmaps for application platforms, tools and integration servicesIdentify opportunities for standardisation,



reuse and rationalisation across the application landscapeSupport project and delivery teams with solution architecture aligned to business needs and enterprise directionTranslate business and technical requirements into solution options and conceptual and logical designsGuide delivery teams in architectural best practiceEngage with business and technology stakeholders to support alignment and shared understandingProvide thought leadership, mentoring and architectural documentationWhat this role offersThis is an opportunity to contribute to the delivery of strategic digital initiatives that support education outcomes across Victoria.
You will work in a collaborative enterprise architecture environment and help shape the department's future application landscape.About YouTo succeed in this role, you will bring solid application and solution architecture capability, sound judgement, and the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholder groups.Key Selection CriteriaThe successful candidate will demonstrate:commitment to the Victorian Public Sector values under section 7 of the Public Administration Act ****proven experience delivering architecture services, including architecture reviews, technology evaluations, roadmap development and architecture planning in complex technology environmentsexpertise in application and solution architecture, including integration patterns and software lifecycle practices, with contemporary approaches such as APIs, SOA, microservices and cloud-native designstrong strategic thinking and analytical skills, including the ability to assess architectural risks, evaluate trade-offs and contribute to enterprise-level planning and innovationstrong communication and stakeholder engagement skills,



with the ability to present complex information clearly and influence decisionscommitment to governance in a public sector context, with a focus on service quality, security, accessibility and data integrityPlease review the role statement for further information and definitions to aid your cover letter response.Required Qualifications and ExperienceTertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related disciplineDemonstrated knowledge of architectural frameworks such as TOGAF or similarExperience leading or supporting architecture services within large programmes or portfoliosAbility to model architectures, including current and future stateFamiliarity with Agile delivery models and government technology operating environments is desirableFor more details regarding this position please see attached position descriptions.The Department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion pagePlease contact Anastasia Scully, Portfolio Coordinator - ****** /.
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📌 Application Architect (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Education & Training, Victoria
📍 Melbourne