Associate Business Architect

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

Chief Operating Officer Group | Strategy Digital & Data | Architecture Design & Security | Business Architecture

The Architecture, Design and Security Branch is responsible for setting the strategic technical direction for the Department and enabling alignment between technology strategies and business needs. The Branch works closely with business areas to provide guidance and support to architecture design, delivery and sustainment decisions.

The Business Architecture Section works within the Architecture, Design and Security Branch. It provides expert business architecture assistance to business areas in the analysis and design of business change. The Section achieves this by facilitating the translation and transformation of departmental strategies into architecture blueprints and associated artefacts, which help plan the delivery of change to achieve Departmental and business areas' objectives and outcomes.

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Our ideal candidate

• Ability to support the development of business architecture
• Ability to interact professionally and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
• Possess strong problem solving skills to develop practical and innovative business and technology solutions
• Skilled in facilitating workshops and discussions to clarify business requirements and identify viable solutions
• Highly organised, proactive, attention to detail, and ability to navigate competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Duties and responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain business architecture artefacts in collaboration with Senior Business Architects
• Use design thinking methodologies to develop practical and innovative business and technology solutions
• Extensively engage with stakeholders to conduct research and analysis to understand business needs, processes and challenges
• Facilitate workshops and discussions to understand business requirements and identify viable solution options
• Contribute and provide expert advice and manage scope, requirements and priorities for initiatives of medium complexity to meet departmental objectives.

Additional information

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong team work, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain positive stakeholder relationships
• Experience working on engagements that improved an organisation's capabilities, functions and/or business processes
• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline or field is desirable.

How to apply

Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs' recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 19/08/2025 at 11:59pm (midnight) AEST – 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 – 138751 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 Baseline Vetting (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)

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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.