Head of Architecture

About the Role

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Bunnings is seeking an exceptional Head of Architecture to lead technology strategy and delivery that underpins growth and customer experience across Australia and New Zealand. Reporting to the General Manager of Strategy, Planning & Architecture, you will guide a team of senior architects and analysts to translate strategy into actionable roadmaps and scalable, customer-focused solutions.

This is a pivotal leadership role combining strategic influence, operational excellence, and people leadership. You'll build alignment across the business, foster innovation, and ensure technology architecture underpins growth and customer experience ambitions.

What You'll Do

• Shape the vision: Define and communicate a clear technology architecture strategy aligned to Bunnings' goals.
• Lead transformation: Translate organisational priorities into architectural roadmaps, frameworks, and standards that deliver impact at scale.
• Drive excellence: Oversee high-quality technology solutions while mitigating risk and ensuring governance.
• Foster collaboration: Build cross-functional and executive relationships, representing architecture in senior forums.
• Develop talent: Mentor and empower a high-performing team, creating a culture of autonomy, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Innovate: Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies, embedding best practices and enabling a test-and-learn approach.

About You

You are a strategic and visionary leader who thrives at the intersection of business and technology. You balance a forward-looking mindset with the discipline to execute, and you inspire others to follow a shared vision.

You Bring

• Deep expertise in enterprise architecture and solution development, with a proven record of delivering large-scale, complex IT projects.
• Experience in retail or consumer-facing industries where scalability, speed, and customer experience are critical.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to guide senior architects and analysts.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills, capable of engaging at executive and board levels.
• Practical experience with architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) and project management methodologies.
• A track record of cross-functional collaboration and building long-term strategic partnerships.

Nice To Have

• Familiarity with emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, automation, or advanced analytics.
• Exposure to enterprise planning, investment frameworks, or large-scale digital transformation.

Why Bunnings?

At Bunnings, you'll lead technology at a scale few organisations can match—delivering solutions that impact millions of customers and thousands of team members. You'll be part of a values-led organisation that:

• Empowers leaders to shape strategy and outcomes.
• Encourages innovation, continuous improvement, and experimentation.
• Invests in professional growth and career development.
• Offers a collaborative, down-to-earth culture with real impact.

You'll be part of a workplace where you'll feel you belong. If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support. If you have the experience, skills and a passion to grow but don't meet every single point, please still apply. Contact us at jobs@bunnings.com.au and a member of the team will be in touch.

About Us

Bunnings is the leading retailer of home improvement and lifestyle products in Australia and New Zealand. We're a major supplier to project builders, commercial tradespeople and the housing industry, operating from a network of stores, trade centres, frame and truss sites and online.

By joining our passionate and diverse team, you'll have the opportunity to grow, develop, have fun and make a positive difference—to our customers and the communities where we live and work.

Please note: background checks may be required if offered a role. This can include police, employment, medical and qualification checks. If a police check reveals a record, Bunnings will assess whether it impacts your ability to perform the role's key requirements.

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