Enterprise Architect

At VicRoads the work you do has real impact. Our work connects people and communities. We keep Victorians moving safely and smoothly today and help them be ready for tomorrow.

VicRoads empowers our people to learn and grow– focusing on impact and innovation. We reflect the diversity of Victoria and foster clever thinking to keep you and the community moving.

VicRoads is progressing too. In August 2022, we started on a new chapter when the Victorian State Government partnered with Aware Super, Australian Retirement Trust, and Macquarie Asset Management to operate registration and licensing services on its behalf.

We work collaboratively with the Victorian State Government to ensure we fulfill regulatory requirements, deliver State projects and safeguard customer data. The Victorian State Government retains sole responsibility for road access, infrastructure and safety.

·        Annual Salary Range: Up to $245,000 + Super

·        Employment Type: Ongoing - Full-Time 

·        Usual Work Location: QV 180 Lonsdale Street CBD/ Work from home

Are you passionate about creating products and experiences that not only meet user needs but also captivate their hearts and minds? Are you excited about the challenge of balancing customer desirability with business viability, technology feasibility and broader business strategy to deliver exceptional experiences? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you! 

We are seeking a talented and driven individual to join our dynamic Technology team. As a team member, you will play a pivotal role in working with both our business and engineering teams to transform our digital platform, services and future direction.  You will work alongside a group of passionate professionals who are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that exceed customer expectations. 

The Strategy and Architecture team develop and implement technology strategy, capability, roadmap and investment plans to drive high performance and improved commercial outcomes for VicRoads.

About the Opportunity 

The Enterprise Architect will be responsible for proactively and holistically leading enterprise responses to disruptive forces by identifying and analysing the execution of change toward the desired business vision and targeted outcomes.

This role plays a pivotal role in shaping and enabling VicRoads’ digital transformation. This role is part of the Strategy and Architecture function, working closely with cross-functional engineering, operations, and delivery teams to ensure architecture is actionable, collaborative, and aligned with agile ways of working. The architect will lead domain-specific initiatives focusing on areas including modern business product digitisation, re-use and loosely coupled architecture approaches, supporting the engineering function as they mature CI/CD processes, and ensuring that architecture is defining and driving future-state digital workflows, channels and related capabilities are central to your role and the future of our products

• Professional & Technical deep experience across multiple architecture domains, including business, solution, and technical architecture, with a strong background in strategic planning and business analysis in complex environments. The role will deliver enterprise architecture in agile settings, working closely with product teams, domain and solution architects, engineering and DevSecOps teams. Expertise spans digital transformation, AWS enterprise environments, CI/CD, IaC, and modern digital architectures such as microservices, loosely coupled systems, CX, and channels.
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Demonstrated sound judgment and organisational acumen in applying ICT sourcing policies, procedures, and processes to drive continuous improvement in sourcing, procurement, and compliance outcomes. Balances long-term strategic considerations with the immediate impact of individual decisions.
• ·Leadership and Management Provide effective leadership and management across teams and initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives while fostering collaboration, accountability, high performance and be a mentor and leader to the architecture and engineering communities
• Stakeholder Engagement Build and maintain strong, effective partnerships with all levels of management and a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.

About you 

You bring deep expertise across at least three core areas—ranging from business, information, solution or technical architecture, to application development, middleware, data analysis, database management, or multitiered operations. You have a proven track record in strategic and operational planning, particularly within the public sector or similarly complex environments.
 

Your enterprise architecture knowledge is comprehensive, and you’re experienced in delivering its components within agile delivery settings, working closely with engineering and DevSecOps teams. You have significant domain experience across digital transformation, enterprise-scale AWS environments and services, and have delivered CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) processes. You also bring a solid understanding of modern digital architecture, including microservices, loosely coupled systems, customer experience (CX), and digital channels.

Certifications
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional
AWS Certified Security – Specialty
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
SAFe DEVOPS PRACTITIONER (SDP)
SAFe Architects - ARCHITECT (ARCH)

Our culture 

Innovation powers progress, but it doesn’t come without support. To attract, retain, and develop talented people, we reward initiative and ingenuity, foster collaboration, and offer dynamic career development. At VicRoads, we embrace diversity and inclusion and we’re proud our workforce reflects the community we work for. 

What we offer 

• Salary packaging, Fitness Passport & discounts to hundreds of retailers
• Opportunities for professional and personal development 
• Flexible working arrangements and family-friendly practices, including 16 weeks paid parental leave 

How to apply 

We encourage applications from people of all genders, backgrounds and communities. 

If you need any adjustments to our recruitment process or the role itself, please let us know when applying. 

Please submit your application via the “Apply” button.

For a copy of the Position Description please email talentacquisition@vicroads.com.au   

Unfortunately, applications cannot be accepted via this email.   

VicRoads is required to evidence your right to work in Australia and may ask for your consent to check records maintained by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection as well as records maintained by Victoria Police and VicRoads as part of the selection process. Information provided to VicRoads will be treated in the strictest confidence. Please note that due to legal requirements you must be predominantly located in Australia and for certain roles, predominantly located in Melbourne or Victoria.