Technology Architect

Australian Department of Home Affairs

. Contribute, under guidance from a senior Technology Architect, to IT infrastructure solution designs and timely document reviews .

Posted 11/8/2026full-timeAustraliaMid-LevelSenior💰 A$99,734 - A$111,701 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in IT infrastructure solution design and integration, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement and effective communication. Proficient in assessing architectures and ensuring compliance with technical strategies and governance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

IT Infrastructure DesignStakeholder EngagementSolution Design ArtefactsMicrosoft 365Cloud ICT Infrastructure

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Hard Skills

Infrastructure Technology IntegrationArchitecture GovernanceEmerging Technology AnalysisContinuous LearningDocumentation Skills

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborationResearch SkillsAnalytical Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft 365MS TeamsContact Centre SolutionsEnd-User Computing DesignWindows 11

Certifications & Qualifications

Baseline Vetting (AGSVA) Security ClearanceEmployment Suitability Clearance (ESC)

Industry Keywords

ICT Infrastructure DomainsComputeStorageNetworkOperating Models

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute, under guidance from a senior Technology Architect, to IT infrastructure solution designs and timely document reviews
Provide advice on technical aspects of solution and platform development and integration
Ensure technical strategies, policies, standards, and governance are applied correctly
Support changes to services, processes, organisation, operating models, and technology components
Demonstrate how solutions meet agreed business requirements with an architecture focus
Consult with delivery areas to understand infrastructure technology needs
Analyse emerging technologies and develop options and relevant documentation
Collaborate with team members, business areas, ICT teams, architects, and project team members
Model continuous learning, apply best practice, and contribute to improving architecture processes and frameworks
Contribute to timely delivery of technology architecture services and architectural governance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline or field
Experience in one or more on-premises and cloud ICT infrastructure domains, including compute, storage, network, and enabling platforms
Experience designing IT infrastructure capabilities and integration technologies
Ability to develop solution design artefacts aligned to business outcomes
Ability to engage with stakeholders and communicate design concerns verbally, visually, and in writing
Ability to assess alternative architectures and trade-offs in cost, performance, security, and scalability
Knowledge and experience in technologies such as Microsoft 365, MS Teams and other collaboration platforms, contact centre solutions, developer frameworks, and end-user computing design in MoEs and Windows 11 is desirable
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Stakeholder engagement skills
Research, analysis, and documentation skills
Australian citizenship
Ability to obtain and maintain Baseline Vetting (AGSVA) security clearance
ABF Workers must obtain and maintain Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC)
Home Affairs Workers must obtain and maintain an Onboarding Check; an ESC may also be required in certain circumstances
Ability to submit a one-page applicant response document and CV through the Home Affairs recruitment system
Applicant response must be in minimum 11pt MS Word or PDF format and include full name and Requisition Number 142305 in the footer

Benefits

Comp & perks

15.4% superannuation
Flexible working arrangements negotiable under the Enterprise Agreement and operational requirements
Attractive remuneration package
Flexible working conditions
Relocation assistance may be provided to eligible APS employees required to relocate
Part-time pro-rata salary arrangements