ICT Technical Architect

A leading Northern Territory Government-owned utility provider is seeking an experienced ICT Technical Architect to join their Strategy and Architecture team within the broader ICT business unit. This contract role is a senior-level position titled Principal Technical and Infrastructure Architect, responsible for leading the design and delivery of enterprise-level architectural solutions that support the organisation’s strategic and operational needs.

This is a non-supervisory role reporting directly to the Senior Manager, Strategy & Architecture, and involves collaboration across internal teams, external customers, and senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Enterprise Architecture Development: Define and document technology and infrastructure direction aligned with enterprise goals.
• Architecture Requirements Management: Design and deliver solutions that meet stakeholder needs and comply with standards.
• Standards Definition: Contribute to the development of sustainable technical and infrastructure standards.
• Opportunity Identification: Support the selection and implementation of architectural opportunities and innovations.
• Solution Architecture: Oversee the design, procurement, and maintenance of IT infrastructure components.
• Consulting & Advisory: Provide expert-level guidance in technical and infrastructure domains.
• Knowledge Management: Maintain and enhance the enterprise architecture repository and tools.
• Tool & Template Development: Create resources that support business outcomes and improve operational efficiency.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Exceptional communication skills (written, verbal, interpersonal)
• Strong technical, analytical, and project management capabilities
• Broad architectural expertise across business, application, information, technology, and security domains
• Hands-on experience in technical and infrastructure activities
• Proficiency in architectural modelling and visual representation
• Quick learner with a proactive approach to new technologies
• People-first mindset and collaborative attitude

Desirable:

• Tertiary qualifications in IT or related field
• Relevant ICT certifications (e.g., TOGAF, AWS, Azure, etc.)

Minimum Experience:

• At least 5 years of technical experience as a Solution Architect in the ICT field

Contract Details

• Duration: 12 months from commencement
• Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM ACST, Monday to Friday
• Location: Darwin, NT preferred; remote work options may be considered
• Rate: Competitive daily rate (negotiable based on experience)

How to Apply

To express interest in this opportunity, please submit the following:

• Updated CV highlighting relevant experience
• Cover letter addressing the essential criteria
• Contact details for two professional referees

Applications close: COB 8 July 2025