Job Description
Join the change. Electrify your future!
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We've been proudly Aussie since ****, always finding new ways to innovate in energy and essential services. Now, we're moving towards a sustainable future through electrification and investing in renewable energy—and we'd like you to join us. Whether you're on-site, in the office, or somewhere in between, you'll find opportunities to grow your career here. You'll work with a team that's passionate about powering Australian lives, in a culture that values inclusivity, respect, and learning. Help us create a cleaner energy future, and we'll back you every step of the way as you build your career.
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Join the change. Electrify your future.
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About the role
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As the Principal Platform Architect reporting to the Manager, Integration, Data and AI/ML Architecture, the role provides senior architecture leadership across AGL's cloud-first technology landscape. Azure is the primary cloud platform, supported by strong multi-cloud experience including AWS, SaaSplatformsand enterprise integration capabilities.
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This role is important now because AGL continues to invest significantly in cloud and SaaS platforms, but there is currently no dedicated Principal Platform Architect role providing end-to-end leadership across this space. The role will uplift platform strategy, simplify architecture, strengthen governance, improvereuseand ensure platform investments are secure, scalable,cost-effectiveand aligned to business outcomes.
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What You'll Be Doing
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Define and govern reference architectures, standards and guardrails across cloud, SaaS, integration, identity, networking,observabilityand automation platforms.
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Provide strategic architecture leadership across Azure,AWSand broader enterprise platform ecosystems.
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Partner with engineering teams to uplift platform engineering capabilities, automation practices and AI-assisted design and delivery approaches.
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Strengthen governance across cloud and SaaS platforms, including security, resilience, compliance, lifecyclemanagementand vendor oversight.
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Drive platform roadmap and investment decisions to maximise business value, reduce risk and improve operational efficiency.
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Lead architecture outcomes across complex transformation programs, ensuring solutions are scalable,secureand aligned to enterprise standards.




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Engage with senior executives and business stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts into clear business recommendations and outcomes.
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Coach and mentor architects,engineersand delivery teams to improve architecture quality, consistency,reuseand delivery speed.
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Promote modern practices including infrastructure as code, DevOps,observabilityand service reliability engineering.
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Identifyemerging technologies and opportunities to continuously enhance AGL's platform capabilities and architecture landscape.
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What You'll Bring
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Extensive experience in platform,cloudor enterprise architecture roles within large and complex organisations.
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Deepexpertiseacross Azure and multi-cloud environments, including AWS, Kubernetes, platform engineering,automationand infrastructure as code.
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Strong knowledge of SaaS and integration architectures, including API-led integration, identity federation, enterpriseplatformsand lifecycle management.
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Proven ability to define architecture strategies, reference architectures,standardsand governance frameworks that simplify delivery and improve reuse.
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Strong understanding of cloud security, resilience, compliance, risk management, zero-trustprinciplesand FinOps practices.
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Hands-on experience designing and operating enterprise-scale platforms with a focus on reliability,performanceand scalability.
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Demonstrated ability toleverageAI-enabled engineering and design practices to improve productivity,qualityand delivery outcomes.
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Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior executives and technical leaders alike.
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Strong leadership capability with experience coaching architects,engineersand delivery teams in complex environments.
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Proven success leading architecture outcomes across large transformation programs and navigating ambiguity to solve complex business challenges.
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Experience within the energy sector or other highly regulated, asset-intensive industries will be highly regarded.
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Relevant Azure,AWSand cloud architecture certifications areadvantageous.
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We'dlove to see your applications by Thursday 17th September ****.
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At AGL, we offer a wide range of benefits including:
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Versatile working: AGL offers a range of flexible working options including hybrid working and/or flexible hours.
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Staff discounts: Discountedenergyandsolar plans: Available for employees,familyand friends.
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Parental Leave: 20 weeks paid leave for the primary carer plus employer-paid superannuation on unpaid leave.
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Additional Leave: 1 week 'Recharge Leave' for eligible employees and salary sacrifice up to 6 weeksadditionalleave.
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**Wellbeing Programs:** Partnerships with Medibank and Fitness Passport and on-site health appointments (massage, skin checks etc.).
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AGL Shares: Up to $**** as part of annual Share Reward plan and salary sacrifice up to $**** of shares.
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*Benefits may change over time and vary based on role type and location.
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Inclusion at AGL
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At AGL, we value diversity and welcome applicants from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. AGL is dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants to share their lived experiences.
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We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and respect the privacy of those who choose not to disclose. To learn more visit:
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AGL is proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.
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Our pre-employment screening process includes a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and a medical assessment if necessary.
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The information provided as part of your application to AGL will be managed in accordance with the AGL Privacy Policy.
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AGL does not accept agency submissions unless approval has been granted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team. Candidates submitted by an agency without approval will not be considered by AGL.
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Location
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Docklands VIC ****
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Job Family Group
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Information Technology/Digital

📌 Principal Architect - Enterprise Platforms (New South Wales)
🏢 Agl
📍 New South Wales