Lead Architect
Grade: 11/12
Salary range: $149,739-$173,174 + superannuation and leave loading
Duration: temporary full-time role for up to 18 months
Location: Hybrid with an in-office requirement 2 days a week in Sydney, McKell. This may be subject to change in line with DCS workplace policies.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end solution architecture for the DR NOCC program and support PSN Core relocation initiatives.
- Own solution design integrity across multiple workstreams, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and strategy.
- Develop high-level and detailed solution designs to support procurement, implementation and delivery.
- Provide architectural leadership and governance through ARB and eDA engagement.
- Manage complex stakeholder relationships across government, vendors and delivery partners.
- Provide expert technical advice to senior stakeholders on risks, dependencies and delivery feasibility.
- Support delivery assurance by ensuring solutions meet agreed timelines, quality and performance expectations.
Qualifications
- Essential Security Clearance: minimum Baseline Security clearance within six months to work with sensitive government and critical communications information.
- Extensive experience leading solution architecture for large-scale, complex infrastructure or critical systems programs.
- Proven ability to design and govern end-to-end solutions in multi-vendor environments.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence at executive level.
- Deep understanding of architecture governance, standards and design assurance processes.
- Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously and provide authoritative technical direction.
Nice to have
- Experience working in government and/or critical infrastructure environments.
- Exposure to telecommunications, network operations or public safety systems.
- Experience supporting major procurement activities or large transformation programs.
- Familiarity with NSW Government architecture governance forums such as eDA and ARB.
Lead Architect in Sydney employer: NSW Department of Customer Service
The NSW Department of Customer Service is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Sydney CBD with hybrid working options. Employees benefit from a strong focus on professional development, collaborative team culture, and the opportunity to engage in impactful projects that shape the future of digital services in government. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the department ensures that all voices are heard and valued, making it a rewarding place for legal professionals to thrive.
Contact Details:
NSW Department of Customer Service Recruitment Team
