Job Description

EL2 Technology Architect – Australian Department of Home Affairs n

Executive Level 2 – Salary: $136,260.00 to $177,318.00 plus 15.4% super (part‑time pro‑rata).

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Contact Officer:

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Office Arrangements: Flexible – negotiable.

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Applications close on 2/12/2025 at 11:59 pm AEDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

About the role n

We are seeking a dynamic, passionate and determined technology architecture professional with a strong record for infrastructure design outcomes to support the Department’s core technology and security foundations.

Duties and responsibilities n

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- Define, develop and lead vision, strategy, target state, roadmap and decision support for one or more infrastructure capabilities (facilities, storage, compute, network, enabling platforms).
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- Provide high‑quality advice to senior stakeholders and contribute to strategic planning ensuring alignment with best practices, cost optimisation and business goals.
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- Engage with subject‑matter experts to support organisational outcomes and produce appropriate architectural artifacts.
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- Drive innovation and extend technology architecture frameworks and governance processes.
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- Apply advanced specialist knowledge to deliver design assurance, integration fit‑for‑purpose, and ensure adherence to architectural strategy, principles and practices.
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Qualifications and experience nn
- Subject‑matter expertise in at least one core IT infrastructure domain and ability to analyse emerging trends, assess impacts and opportunities, develop strategy, standards, and guidelines.
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- Proven ability to provide high‑quality advice to senior executives, shaping strategic thinking, developing target state and roadmaps, translating business and technical requirements into practical reference architecture, design,



and operating models.
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- Experience delivering architecture design and governance services for technology deployment and use.
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- Proactive development and improvement of architecture process and frameworks, applying best practices and collaborating within and outside immediate work area.
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- Deep technical experience and knowledge to collaborate with stakeholders, communicate conflicting ideas, and sustain robust conversations to contest design decisions.
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- Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline or field; industry‑recognised certifications are desirable.
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- Demonstrated ability and extensive experience with infrastructure architecture across a wide range of technology domains (datacentres, computer hardware, infrastructure platforms, networking systems, storage, surveillance and communication systems, enabling platforms) within an enterprise ICT workplace.
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- Knowledge in cloud technology and integration architecture is desirable.
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- Demonstrated ability to develop architectural frameworks, governance processes, and understanding of industry trends and emerging technologies.
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- Extensive experience in stakeholder engagement across ICT and business stakeholders, providing quality advice and decision support to senior executives.
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Eligibility and Security Clearance nn
- Applicants must be Australian citizens.
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- Successful candidate will need to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (AGSVA) security clearance.
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- ABF workers must also obtain an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC).
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- Home Affairs workers must also obtain an Onboarding Check.
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- In certain circumstances, an ESC may be required in addition to or in lieu of an Onboarding Check.
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How to apply n

Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 2/12/2025 at 11:59 pm AEDT. You must prepare a 1‑page applicant response document outlining:

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- How your skills, knowledge, and experience are relevant to this role.
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- Why you are interested in the role and what you can offer.
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- Specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the role.
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Applicant response documents must be a minimum 11pt font in MS Word or PDF format, include your full name and the Requisition Number – in the document footer.

Diversity and inclusion n

The Department is committed to workforce diversity and applicants who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, come from a diverse cultural or linguistic background or have a disability are encouraged to apply. RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy.

Technical assistance n

For technical enquiries, email or call (Australia) or (outside Australia).

Additional information n

The Department of Home Affairs offers an attractive remuneration package, including salary, superannuation benefits and flexible working conditions. Relocation assistance may be provided to eligible APS employees; assistance varies with circumstances.

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Information about employment and how to apply for vacancies can be obtained from the Department’s website at about‑us/careers.

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📌 Technology Architect (Canberra)
🏢 Australian Department Of Home Affairs
📍 Canberra