Senior Executive Service Band 1

2 weeks ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Department of Defence Full time
Senior Executive Service Band 1 - Chief Architect

Salary maybe negotiated with successful candidate

Defence is seeking dynamic senior executives to drive the organisation forward and deliver on Defence's mission – to defend Australia and its national interests. As part of the Senior Leadership Group, you will play a key role in promoting and influencing a shared commitment to the strategic direction of Defence, as most recently detailed in the National Defence Strategy.

You will:

  • Lead and manage a branch practicing inclusive leadership, collaboration and integrity;
  • Demonstrate strong judgement and capitalise on innovative alternatives to resolve complex problems;
  • Effectively challenge the status quo when required;
  • Demonstrate resilience and personal accountability for the quality of advice and delivery of results; and
  • Demonstrate exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative leader, exemplify the Defence Values and Behaviours, and engender a culture of innovation and agility. They will be self-aware, positive in considering and respecting a diversity of ideas and perspectives of others. They will demonstrate the capability to provide timely and accurate advice to senior leaders and Government on complex matters. They will have outstanding judgement, strategic awareness, and parliamentary and media acumen.

As part of this selection process, a Merit Pool of highly suitable candidates will be established to fill current vacancies and any similar vacancies that may arise over the next 18 months.

Your Role

Defence Digital Group (DDG) is seeking to fill the position of the Chief Architect (Assistant Secretary Architecture and Strategy). Architecture and Strategy Branch lead the ICT Digital strategy, technology choices and Enterprise Architecture spanning the entire Defence ICT landscape to ensure Defence leverages technology to meet it mission and achieves outcomes set out in the National Defence Strategy.As the Assistant Secretary Architecture and Strategy you will demonstrate:

  • Extensive digital technology and architectural knowledge and expertise.
  • Leadership and coaching of a team of ICT professionals implementing agile methodologies.
  • An ability to interpret and lead the unique architecture of the Defence environment and drive ICT maturity and uplift.
  • Build and sustain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders often working to constrained timeframes.

Application Closing Date: Thursday 28 August 2025

For further information please review the job information pack, reference DDG/06955/25 on www.defence.gov.au/apscareers.

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