El2 Enterprise Architect Opportunities

Architects (Information & Communication Technology)
Government - Federal (Government & Defence)
Full time
A new role awaits Do you have a passion for enterprise architecture, delivery of coherent technical business solutions, and have a strategic thinking mindset?
Join our team and play a pivotal role in advancing the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
We are seeking talented candidates to fill multiple EL2 Director roles within the Enterprise Architecture and Governance Branch.

The Enterprise Architecture and Governance Branch provides enabling services for the entire Chief Information Officer (CIO) Division including Financial and Business Management, Technical Delivery, Governance Risk and Assurance and Enterprise Architecture functions and supports ICT service delivery for Agency Staff and Partners.

The branch aim is to implement a sensible and comprehensive governance strategy to ensure the successful execution and delivery of technology projects and enhancements.

Where you can add value EL2 Enterprise Architect The EL2 Enterprise Architect is responsible for delivering a high quality, fit for purpose enterprise architecture that aligns with the Agency corporate plan and agency priorities.

You will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of tasks, including, but not limited to:
Ensuring compliance with Enterprise Architecture reference models, principles, policies, standards and the strategic direction.
Engaging with the business, understanding the tactical and strategic objectives and requirements.
Providing technical oversight and facilitating complex issues resolution arising during project planning, discovery and delivery.
Delivering coherent technical business solutions across the domain.
Representing the solutions being developed through all relevant governance processes, including the Architecture Review Board (ARB).
Assisting in the development and implementation of a division wide ARB approval framework and division wide methodology for all architecture compliance and approvals.
Leading, coaching and managing staff, including performance, attendance, health and wellbeing, capability building and succession planning.
EL2 Chief Architect The EL2 Chief Architect is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including senior management, business units, and vendors, ensuring the Enterprise Architecture function is aligned with Agency objectives and influencing the future direction of the Agency's ICT investment path.

You will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of tasks, including, but not limited to:
Working with the Enterprise Architects, developing and maintaining relevant roadmaps, reference models, principles, standards and other related Enterprise Architecture artefacts that assist with the future direction for the technology execution within and across the Agency.
Advising and assisting with prioritising and sequencing investment opportunities, maximising the return on investment and benefits for the organisation, ensuring that the available ICT resources are optimally utilised, and the future demand is predicted with the best foresight available.
Providing internal advisory services on ICT matters, for investment recommendations, business cases, and contributing towards briefs, risk assessments, committee papers and reports.
Conducting presentations of Enterprise Architecture reference models, methodologies, principles, policies, standards and roadmaps for diverse stakeholder groups and supporting architects across the Agency towards operating under standard artefacts.
Representing the Agency's intent and interests at various relevant cross government technical forums, on behalf of the CIO or equivalent Agency Head of Technology as requested.
Leading, coaching and managing staff, including performance, attendance, health and wellbeing, capability building and succession planning.
Enough about us, let's talk about you Our ideal candidate will bring a spark of innovation to the team with demonstrated extensive Enterprise Architecture experience and skills and industry experience across financial, health or government sectors.
Proven experience in building and maintaining productive relationships as well as the ability to present and negotiate with influence at all levels is pivotal to success in this role.
You will be proactive, action-orientated and dedicated to excellence with a strong record of accomplishment developing business solutions aligned to the assigned subject areas.
TOGAF certification or equivalent IT architectural qualification are highly desirable but not a requirement to apply for this position.

If this sounds like you and you are passionate about enterprise architecture, we encourage you to apply.

Working at the NDIA, it is essential you have a positive contemporary attitude to people with disability along with a high level of understanding and knowledge of disability and its impact on individuals.

Your NDIA Experience We work as one team.
We are accepting, diverse and driven.
We take a shared approach to making progress.
We welcome and support each other and encourage different ideas, insights and opinions.
We empower and enable each other to be our best.
We collaborate, connect and work together to create a workplace that makes us proud.
And while we're based far and wide across the country, we make sure nobody feels they are out on their own.

You will work for a socially inclusive and culturally diverse workplace, that is making a meaningful impact to the lives of more than 600,000 Australians.
You will have access to higher superannuation and above market leave entitlements as well as working conditions that support a positive work life balance.

The role is open to be performed from any NDIA location nationwide and remote working arrangements may be considered.

We intend to fill this role in an ongoing capacity, however non-ongoing roles up to 12 months with the possibility of extension up to 2 years may be offered.
A merit pool will be established that may be used to fill similar positions (ongoing and non-ongoing) within the next 18 months.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police History check, Worker Screening check and/or Working with Children Check (where required), obtain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) Baseline Security clearance and provide evidence of Australian Citizenship.

Applications for this role close at 11:30 PM (AEDT) on 26 November 2024.

If you have any questions, please contact Tegan Hillier on 02 6233 9236 or email
With the exception of personal details, applications can NOT be edited or updated once submitted for consideration.
Please make sure you are completely satisfied with your entire application before submitting.

NDIA is committed to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and welcomes and encourages applications from People with Disability (PwD), First Nations peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, Mature age workers, as well as young workers and supporting an inter-generational workforce and supporting gender equity and families.
NDIA will provide reasonable adjustments for candidates to participate equitably in the recruitment process and discuss workplace adjustments to fulfil the inherent requirements of the role.
If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process (including alternate formats of the application form) or have an enquiry about the support provided, please contact DFP Recruitment on 1300 138 337
RecruitAbility applies to this position: The RecruitAbility scheme supports people with disability applying for jobs in the Australian Public Service (APS) by giving you a better opportunity to put forward your skills and experience during the selection process.

There are certain roles within the National Disability Insurance that may require mandatory vaccination, subject to government order or directive.
Evidence may be required prior to commencement.

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