About Us
We create thriving places and connected communities. We plan, build and maintain Victoria’s transport, planning and land services. We are committed to a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace.
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work.
About the role
As a Principal Architect in the Data & Digital division, you will be a senior technical leader setting the direction for complex, modern, secure and data-driven solutions across transport, planning and corporate domains.
You will partner with business and technology leaders and teams to understand and maintain the current state, build future-state roadmaps, drive transformation, and guide solutions through design, governance, implementation, operation and assurance. You will also collaborate with and mentor architects to help grow capabilities across a talented team.
We are looking for genuine depth in capability, leadership, and experience to transform and elevate the Department's business and technology outcomes.
This is a significant opportunity to shape the Department's enterprise and domain architecture, which will drive meaningful, sustainable, and impactful outcomes for the State.
What we’re looking for (Selection Criteria)
You’re someone who:
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Thinks strategically, solves complex problems and applies systems thinking to develop sustainable, whole-of-organisation solutions.
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Builds strong partnerships and collaborates across teams, government and external stakeholders to achieve shared outcomes.
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Adapts to change, embraces innovation and leads the adoption of new approaches that improve business outcomes.
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Brings deep expertise in enterprise architecture, established technologies, emerging technologies and strategy to align technology with business objectives.
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Influences and advises senior leaders, provides trusted technical guidance, and keeps customer needs at the centre of decision-making.
Click here to access the Position Description.
Qualifications and experience
You’ll bring:
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Extensive experience in enterprise and domain architecture, technology leadership and delivering large-scale transformation programs, with expertise across multiple architecture disciplines.
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Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to present complex technical solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences, supported by experience using enterprise architecture frameworks and tools.
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A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, information systems or a related field, along with at least five years' enterprise architecture experience (including two years in a domain architecture and technology leadership role) and TOGAF® certification or equivalent (mandatory).
Pre-employment checks and employment conditions
Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.
Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.
How to apply
Click the ‘Apply’ button to be redirected to our recruitment platform, where you may need to create an account to submit your application.
Applications close at 11.59pm on Friday, 17th July 2026.
Please include both your resume and a cover letter addressing how your experience addresses each of the key selection criteria for the role. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we’re unable to accept email or manual submissions.
For further information about the role, please contact
Shenuka Abeysena - Deputy Director Architecture at
[email protected].
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