Architecture Lead

Join PIRSA as an Architect Lead on a 6m contract with possibility of extension.

Your new company

South Australia is internationally recognised for the quality of its agriculture, food, and wine. Our regions are the backbone of our state and the economic powerhouse that drives prosperity for all South Australians.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is a key economic development agency working in partnership with our primary industries, regional stakeholders and across all levels of government to advance the prosperity and sustainability of South Australia’s primary industries and regional communities.

We are a passionate team of around 800 people working across metropolitan and regional South Australia to develop and protect our state’s regions and food, wine, aquaculture, fisheries, forestry, grains, livestock, dairy and horticulture industries.

Your new role

The role will be a part of our Information & Communication Technology (ICT) branch and will require someone with a strong application (software) architecture background in a complex application landscape, ideally combined with exposure to and/or the development of application roadmaps and an understanding of Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) as a capability. Ideally you will have had experience with or exposure to the setting of a strategic direction as to how to pivot to a new architecture that underpins component reuse and a digital service delivery agenda. Furthermore, any experience with / exposure to having set a direction and/or supported a transition to a hybrid on-prem/cloud architecture where cloud enablement is driven by business benefit will be highly advantageous.

The ICT Architecture Lead is responsible for:

• Providing high level strategic advice to the ICT Committee and PIRSA Executive for future investment in ICT and Digital systems to support business outcomes, drive business efficiencies and secure the integrity of the ICT environment.
• Developing and assisting in implementation of ICT Digital & Technology roadmaps aligned with the ICT and business strategy.
• Developing ICT architectures and standards for the organisation that enables the implementation of the PIRSA’s ICT and Digital strategy, PIRSA’s Corporate Plan and interoperability with whole of government systems.
• Collaborating with senior ICT and PIRSA Division managers to convert business practices and processes into architectural frameworks, facilitating the implementation of streamlined and impactful technology solutions.
• Undertaking high level research, horizon scanning and analysis to identify future ICT trends, and assess applicability to support business objectives.

Our Commitment to Diversity

The Department of Primary Industries and Regions is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.
We embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, irrespective of culture, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or age.

Special Conditions

• Successful applicant will be required to satisfactorily complete a National Police Check (NPC) prior to being made an offer of employment.
• Australian residency or current work permit is required (responsibility of applicant to provide evidence of a current work permit).
• Desirable: tertiary qualifications in an ICT-related field.

Requirements

• Possession of a current driver’s license and willingness to drive is desirable.
• Out of hours work and inter / intrastate travel may be required.
• You acknowledge your work, health and safety obligations and our expectations.
• The incumbent will be required to undertake emergency management training and must be willing to participate in emergency preparedness, response and recovery activities required by government agencies.

Remuneration

ASO8 - $119,317 min - $123,822 max per annum, plus superannuation

Enquiries

Bianca Holmes

#2854698