Department of Treasury and Finance
Job reference: 864083
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Join a team of good people, doing interesting work, with serious impact for South Australia.

What We Offer

- Meaningful work that contributes to outcomes for South Australia
- A supportive team environment where people connect and collaborate
- Flexible working arrangements that support life and career
- Opportunities to grow capability and build a long-term career
- Salary packaging and wellbeing benefits

Who we are

At the Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF), we’re building a world-class Treasury for South Australia – it’s about the people and the impact we create together.

We’re South Australia’s lead agency for economic, digital and financial policy outcomes. Our work touches every corner of the state, from enabling frontline services to driving digital transformation. And we do it all with one purpose: to make life better for the people who call South Australia home.

About your branch

The Information and Technology (I&T;) branch plays an important role for the department and is responsible for a full suite of centrally delivered digital services, ranging from high-quality support to the delivery of creative and transformative initiatives, to assist in enabling our commitment to being a world class Treasury.

Why this role matters

Technology is changing how government delivers services, manages risk and invests for the future. As the Architecture Lead,



you will help ensure South Australia’s technology investments deliver lasting value, strengthen public sector capability and improve outcomes for the community.

What you will do

Key responsibilities may include:

- Leading, planning and implementing a cohesive information technology architecture practice to support the achievement of the department’s and government’s strategic goals and vision
- Ensuring the development and implementation of frameworks, policies, patterns and standards relating to information technology architecture
- Representing the department in senior level and/or inter-agency delegations and negotiations pertaining to information technology architecture
- Efficiently and effectively coordinating a responsive and high performing I&T; architecture team
- Effectively identify and manage risks related to your role in line with the DTF Risk Management Framework

Remuneration: ASO8 (Salary Range $130,046 - $134,956 p.a.) + 12% Super

What you bring

We’re looking for someone who has:

- Experience in the establishment, review and continuous improvement of technology roadmaps
- Experience in the development and implementation of an information technology architecture framework
- Experience in the management of human,



financial and material resources in a large complex organisation
- Detailed knowledge of relevant governance and security ICT frameworks and standards

Application Instructions

Click ‘Apply Now’ to:

- Submit your current CV.

- Tell us about your suitability for the role (maximum one-page cover letter or responses to targeted questions, depending on the role requirements)

- Complete and attach the Pre-Employment Declaration

Special Conditions

‘Click’ on the Role Description for full details, including screening requirements and special conditions.

Enquiries

If you’d like to learn more, or for a confidential discussion, please contact

David Marriner, Assistant Director Digital Architecture & Infrastructure
Phone: 0428 403 317
Email: [email protected]

Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences.

If you have accessibility needs or would like us to make any adjustments at any stage of the process — such as receiving interview questions in advance, flexible interview formats, or accessing materials in alternative formats — please let us know. We’re happy to work with you to understand what will help you perform at your best.

Aboriginal Employment Program

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged, but not required, to join the SA Public Sector Aboriginal Employment Register. The register provides optional support and access to employment opportunities across the SA public sector.

Applications close: 24/11/2026 11:45 PM

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