Lead Business Architect

Job Req ID

Home Affairs - 137282

Location

ACT 

 Employment Type

Ongoing (Permanent), Full-time 

Classification

Executive Level 2 - $136,260.00 and $177,318.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)

Contact Officer

Simon Yelland on 02 6196 0024 or simon.yelland@homeaffairs.gov.au  

Office Arrangements

Hybrid  - Flexible working arrangements can be negotiated in accordance with our Enterprise Agreement and the operational requirements of the role.
 

Applications close on 17/04/2025 at 11:59pm AEST (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.

About our opportunity

This process is being used to fill 1 immediate position/s. 

Applicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool to fill similar vacancies for up to 18 months anywhere in ACT; NSW; NT; QLD; SA; TAS; VIC; WA.
 

About our team

GM Technology & Major Cap Group | ICT Division | Architecture Design & Security | Business Architecture

Business Architecture initiate and direct the creation and review of our enterprise capability strategy to achieve departmental purposes and strategic priorities and objectives. They take responsibility for the design and build of contemporary business capabilities to deliver departmental objectives and assign responsibilities to their teams. Business Architects work within multi-disciplinary groups across business, application, information and solution architects and business analysts. They work with Business areas to unpack their business related capabilities including all the fundamental inputs to capability (FIC) and to undertake capability maturity assessments. They also assist with developing working models of business, information, application and infrastructure architecture layers for their assigned business area or business related capability. Lead Business Architects oversee a Capability Domain and a small team of Business Architects who oversee relevant Capability Programs. They provide a cohesive overview of the entire Domain and ensure alignment within their Domain as well as across the other Domains.

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Our ideal candidate

• Professional experience and domain knowledge used to steer recommendations, coach and mentor staff, and contribute to a peer network to enhance the Department's Business Architecture capability
• Proven ability to provide senior executive level advice to shape strategic thinking, define business drivers, develop business goals, translate business strategy and objectives into operating models
• Strong understanding of business needs and how people, processes, information and technology can be leveraged to improve capability
• Understanding of Whole of Government policies and standards and demonstrated delivery of best practice business architecture methodologies.

Duties and responsibilities

• Provide leadership to multi-disciplinary groups across business, application, information and solution architects and business analysts
• Work with the business area to unpack their business related capabilities including all the fundamental inputs to capability (FIC) and to undertake capability maturity assessments
• Develop working models of business, information, application and infrastructure architecture layers for their assigned business area or business related capability
• Contribute technical experience and knowledge to support the Department's deliverables including strategic guidance, capital investment planning, and application assessment, prioritisation and implementation
• Mentor and guide team members, model best practice and behaviour and continually demonstrate high performance and self-development.

Additional information

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in some or all of the following:

• Documenting the business' capabilities and the related Fundamental Inputs to Capability
• Developing Business Architecture and change blueprints, including experience in modelling architecture using a variety of tools and techniques
• Developing Portfolio rationalisation strategies and roadmaps
• 5+ years of experience in architecture (including design and consulting), across multiple domains and technologies
• Current knowledge and understanding of industry trends and emerging technologies associated with architecture to create business opportunities
• Advanced specialist and professional knowledge to integrate solutions within the Department utilising multi-disciplined technology skills in order to ensure compliance with architectural principles and practices
• Relevant tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline or field (e.g. Information Technology, Network Engineering, Systems Engineering) is desired
• Completion of training in Architecture vocational skills, such as Applied Business Architecture and Business Process Design is required.

How to apply

Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 17/04/2025 at 11:59pm (midnight) AEDT  – Late applications will not be accepted.

As part of your application you will be required to prepare and submit a one-page applicant response document in relation to the advertised role, outlining:

•    How your skills, knowledge, and experience will be relevant to this role
•    Why you are interested in the role and what you can offer us
•    Any specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the role.

Applicant response documents must be a minimum 11pt font in MSWord or PDF format, include your full name and the Requisition Number – 137282 in the document footer.

Prior to preparing your response it is recommended you review the Work Level standards relevant to the classification you are applying to. It may also be useful to refer to the Integrated Leadership Systems information relevant to the classification.
 

Eligibility

To be eligible for the position you must be an Australian Citizen.

The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 1 (AGSVA) security clearance, and:
 

• ABF Workers will also be required to obtain and maintain an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC).
• Home Affairs Workers will also be required to obtain and maintain an Onboarding Check.
   

In certain circumstances, an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC) may be required in addition to, or in lieu of, an Onboarding Check, which will be determined by the delegate as necessary.  

Diversity and inclusion

The Department is committed to workforce diversity and applicants who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, come from a diverse cultural or linguistic background or have a disability are encouraged to apply.

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability

Technical assistance

For technical enquiries please call or email for assistance:

• Email: recruitment@homeaffairs.gov.au
• Phone: 1300 793 883 (within Australia) or +61 2 6196 0444 (outside of Australia)

Please include any applicable screen captures, a response will be provided during business hours.

Notes

The Department of Home Affairs offers an attractive remuneration package, including salary, superannuation benefits and flexible working conditions appropriate to the level of the position. The Australian Public Service (APS) Employee Value Proposition (EVP) highlights the top reasons our employees enjoy working in the APS.

The Department may provide relocation assistance to eligible APS employees required to relocate. The level of assistance will vary depending on the reason for relocating and your personal circumstances. For further information please enquire with the contact officer listed in the advertisement.

Information about employment and advice on how to apply for vacancies can be obtained from the Department’s website at https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/about-us/careers

Candidates should be aware that in roles where vaccination against COVID-19 is required by public health orders/directions or other legislation proof of vaccination will be required. If a candidate is not fully vaccinated or is unwilling to be vaccinated within a reasonable time period, they may not be offered that role.