Help shape and assure the digital and technology services that support secure, 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 setting.

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
solid 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
solid 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.
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📌 Enterprise Architect Melbourne
🏢 Victorian Department of Families, Fairness & Housing
📍 Melbourne