Cloud Architect

4 weeks ago


City of Melbourne, Australia State Government of Victoria, Australia Full time

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 485

The Cloud Architect is responsible for leading the creation of a technology framework and providing technical leadership in support of the department’s initiatives in cloud computing and automation. The Cloud Architect will provide recommendations on tools and capabilities based on research of the current environment and knowledge of various on premise, Cloud-based, and hybrid resources. The Architect will work closely with business stakeholders and subject matter experts helping them resolve issues and overcome challenges as they move from a traditional infrastructure to a cloud/hybrid environment.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

- Tertiary qualification in IT, computer science or related discipline (highly desirable)
- Minimum 5 years’ relevant work experience in complex multi-vendor Cloud environments (mandatory)
- Highly developed knowledge and experience in the following:

- cloud architectures (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), including but not limited to Azure and Amazon Web Services (mandatory)

- implementation features such as OS, multi-tenancy, virtualisation, orchestration and elastic scalability (highly desirable)

- cloud migrations (highly desirable)

- business process re-engineering principles and processes (desirable)

- Information Technology governance (desirable)

- Strong experience in effectively engaging stakeholders and operating flexibly in a complex and demanding environment with a high degree of accountability will be highly regarded

The following skill relates to the Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA). The components in parenthesis are not important for this role.

Enterprise Architecture [STPL6]: Captures and prioritises market and environmental trends, business strategies and objectives, and identifies the business benefits of alternative strategies. Establishes the contribution that technology can make to business objectives, conducting feasibility studies, producing high-level business models, and preparing business cases. Leads the creation and review of a systems capability strategy that meets the strategic requirements of the business. Develops enterprise-wide architecture and processes that ensure that the strategic application of change is embedded in the management of the organisation, ensuring the buy-in of all stakeholders. Develops and presents business cases, for high-level initiatives, for approval, funding and prioritisation. Ensures compliance between business strategies, enterprise transformation activities and technology directions, setting strategies, policies, standards and practices.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description , including the mandatory requirements.

How to Apply:

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Applications close 11.59pm on Monday, 29 September 2025.

All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave. For more information visit applying for a role with us .

Applications close Monday 29 September 2025 at 11.59pm

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