Job Description

Join the change. Electrify your future!

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We've been proudly Aussie since 1837, 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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We've been proudly Aussie since 1837, 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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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 robust multi-cloud experience including AWS, SaaS platforms and 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, improve reuse and ensure platform investments are secure, scalable, cost-effective and 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, observability and automation platforms.
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- Provide strategic architecture leadership across Azure, AWS and 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, lifecycle management and 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, secure and aligned to enterprise standards.
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- Engage with senior executives and business stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts into explicit business recommendations and outcomes.
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- Coach and mentor architects, engineers and delivery teams to improve architecture quality, consistency, reuse and delivery speed.
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- Promote modern practices including infrastructure as code, DevOps, observability and service reliability engineering.
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- Identify emerging 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, cloud or enterprise architecture roles within large and complex organisations.
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- Deep expertise across Azure and multi-cloud environments, including AWS, Kubernetes, platform engineering, automation and infrastructure as code.
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- Strong knowledge of SaaS and integration architectures, including API-led integration, identity federation, enterprise platforms and lifecycle management.
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- Proven ability to define architecture strategies, reference architectures, standards and governance frameworks that simplify delivery and improve reuse.
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- Strong understanding of cloud security, resilience, compliance, risk management, zero-trust principles and FinOps practices.
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- Hands-on experience designing and operating enterprise-scale platforms with a focus on reliability, performance and scalability.
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- Demonstrated ability to leverage AI-enabled engineering and design practices to improve productivity, quality and 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, engineers and 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, AWS and cloud architecture certifications are advantageous.
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At AGL, we offer a wide range of benefits including:

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- Flexible working:AGL offers a range of flexible working options including hybrid working and/or flexible hours.
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- Staff discounts:Discounted energy and solar 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 $1000 as part of annual Share Reward plan and salary sacrifice up to $5000 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: www.agl.com.au/careers

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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 3008

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Job Family Group

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Information Technology/Digital

📌 Principal Architect - Enterprise Platforms (Victoria)
🏢 Agl
📍 Victoria