Head of Architecture

Join the change. Together, we’ll make history.

As we keep the lights on for over four million customers and move towards a more sustainable way of life, it’s an exciting time to be at AGL. We’re re-imagining how homes and business live and work across the country and we want you to be a part of it. This moment will define our time, and your career as you work alongside Australia's best and brightest minds. You’ll grow and learn in a collaborative, safe and supportive environment and play your part in changing the course of tomorrow.
Everyone at AGL is an important part of building a better energy future and we want you to join in.- Join the Architecture Technology Leadership team and work closely with the GM of Architecture Technology- Help shape the Architecture practice across our entire ecosystem- Open to both Melbourne and Sydney

About the Architecture Technology team

The Architecture team is part of the Technology business area and is responsible for shaping AGL’s technological landscape and IT infrastructure. We strive to make an impact by providing thought leadership to identify opportunities to take an enterprise approach to transforming a business capability. We take a structured approach to understand business problems, identify synergies across business areas and deliver fit for purpose solutions.

About the role

What you’ll be doing- Build and Lead a High-Performing Team: Establish and grow a top-tier team of Principal and Solution Architects. Champion Security by Design and foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and knowledge-sharing.- Drive Security Strategy: Develop and maintain a forward-thinking security architecture framework, reusable patterns, and governance processes. Collaborate with senior leadership, including the CISO, GM Architecture, and CIO, to ensure security is embedded in strategic planning, procurement, and project delivery.- Integrate and Elevate Security Practices: Collaborate with key business units to ensure security architecture is an integral part of the project lifecycle. Lead security architecture across our customer market, trading, and operational technology domains, developing technology implementation plans and integrating with the broader cybersecurity transformation program.- Engage Stakeholders: Build strong relationships with internal and external partners, providing expert guidance on industry standards and regulations such as Consumer Data Rights, NIST/AESCSF, and ISO 27001. Influence executive-level decision-making and promote security best practices across the enterprise.

About you

What you’ll bring to the table- Proven experience as an Architecture Manager, Practice Lead, or Senior Enterprise Architect, with deep knowledge of Zero Trust frameworks, OT/IT systems, network architecture, and security engineering.- Strategic Vision: Demonstrated success in developing and executing security roadmaps and architecture strategies within complex enterprise environments.- Technology Excellence: A strong leader, grounded in technology, with hands-on expertise on Zero-Trust security modelling, proactive cybersecurity practices, identity and access management, operational and physical security, and/or cloud security. Able to coach and mentor security architects, engineers and security advisors through real-life experiences and examples.- Leadership Excellence: A strong leader who inspires and motivates high-performing teams while nurturing talent development and career growth. Proven ability to build a positive and collaborative work environment.- Security Champion: A passion for security architecture with the ability to articulate the value of Security by Design through key metrics. Expertise in risk assessments, securing network protocols, and embedding security into end-to-end IT processes.- Strong Communication Skills: A skilled communicator who can translate complex security concepts for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience working with C-suite and influencing at all levels.

Inclusion at AGL

At AGL, we value diversity and welcome applicants from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. AGL is dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants to share their lived experiences.
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Location:
Docklands VIC 3008

Job Family Group:
Information Technology - Internet-Based