Location Canberra Work Site Hybrid Employment Type 12 Months (Initial Contract) Closing Date 04 Dec, 2026 Ansible Automation Platform Architect An architect to set automation strategy and standards for an Australian Government agency. Kestrel Eight is looking for an automation architect for an Australian Government agency’s infrastructure team, for 12 months from 1 December 2026. Canberra is strongly preferred. Apply Now The Role You will align automation processes, tools and strategy with the agency’s business processes and supporting IT systems, and establish and manage the automation policies and frameworks used across the agency. You will work under the direction of the client’s Platform Owner. What You Will Do Duties may include some or all of the following.
• Develop technology and automation strategies based on emerging technologies, standards and industry trends.
• Assess proposals for their impact on current and future strategic direction and architecture.
• Set architecture principles, standards and guidelines that lift automation practice.
• Oversee the resolution or simplification of complex architectural issues.
• Define and drive projects and programs that deliver architecture outcomes.
• Lead investigation of new approaches, and evaluate and report on proof of concept outcomes and perks.
• Build strategic relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Prepare technical strategy documents and reports, and advise on solution architectures for automation.
• Direct project teams to resolve non-conformance with automation frameworks and standards.
• Develop others, and uphold the APS Values and Code of Conduct. What You Will Bring
• Hands-on understanding of Ansible Automation Platform and infrastructure as code at architect level.
• Ability to think strategically, see linkages and develop long-term automation plans.
• Ability to drive uptake of digital technologies and continuous improvement.
• Ability to think critically and analytically about complex and sensitive problems.
• Ability to negotiate persuasively and encourage debate to reach agreement.
• Ability to explain complex information simply,



in a way that influences the audience.
• Ability to build collaborative teams that work in agile ways, and to foster curiosity, a growth mindset and a change culture. Contract Details Detail Value Rate Competitive daily rate Term 12 Months (Initial Contract) Location Canberra strongly preferred Start 1 December 2026, subject to client onboarding Clearance Active Australian Government NV1 clearance, or one that can be readily reinstated

How to Apply
Apply with a current CV using the button below, or email [email protected]. Only candidates who hold, or can quickly reinstate, an NV1 clearance can be considered. Apply Now Kestrel Eight is an Australian IT advisory and delivery firm. We place senior, locally based practitioners into enterprise and government programs across delivery, architecture, integration and platform modernisation. Location Canberra Work Site Hybrid Employment Type 12 Months (Initial Contract) Closing Date 04 Dec, 2026 Ansible Automation Platform Architect An architect to set automation strategy and standards for an Australian Government agency. Kestrel Eight is looking for an automation architect for an Australian Government agency’s infrastructure team, for 12 months from 1 December 2026. Canberra is strongly preferred. Apply Now The Role You will align automation processes, tools and strategy with the agency’s business processes and supporting IT systems, and establish and manage the automation policies and frameworks used across the agency. You will work under the direction of the client’s Platform Owner. What You Will Do Duties may include some or all of the following.
• Develop technology and automation strategies based on emerging technologies, standards and industry trends.




• Assess proposals for their impact on current and future strategic direction and architecture.
• Set architecture principles, standards and guidelines that lift automation practice.
• Oversee the resolution or simplification of complex architectural issues.
• Define and drive projects and programs that deliver architecture outcomes.
• Lead investigation of new approaches, and evaluate and report on proof of concept outcomes and benefits.
• Build strategic relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Prepare technical strategy documents and reports, and advise on solution architectures for automation.
• Direct project teams to resolve non-conformance with automation frameworks and standards.
• Develop others, and uphold the APS Values and Code of Conduct. What You Will Bring
• Hands-on understanding of Ansible Automation Platform and infrastructure as code at architect level.
• Ability to think strategically, see linkages and develop long-term automation plans.
• Ability to drive uptake of digital technologies and continuous improvement.
• Ability to think critically and analytically about complex and sensitive problems.
• Ability to negotiate persuasively and encourage debate to reach agreement.
• Ability to explain complex information simply, in a way that influences the audience.
• Ability to build collaborative teams that work in agile ways, and to foster curiosity, a growth mindset and a change culture. Contract Details Detail Value Rate Competitive daily rate Term 12 Months (Initial Contract) Location Canberra strongly preferred Start 1 December 2026, subject to client onboarding Clearance Active Australian Government NV1 clearance, or one that can be readily reinstated

How to Apply
Apply with a current CV using the button below, or email [email protected]. Only candidates who hold, or can quickly reinstate, an NV1 clearance can be considered. Apply Now Kestrel Eight is an Australian IT advisory and delivery firm. We place senior, locally based practitioners into enterprise and government programs across delivery, architecture, integration and platform modernisation.

📌 Ansible Automation Platform Architect (Canberra)
🏢 Kestrel Eight
📍 Canberra