Associate Director, Architecture Governance

We're looking for a strategic and technically accomplished Associate Director - Architecture Governance to lead the evolution of our enterprise architecture governance. You'll drive consistency, integrity, and alignment across our technology landscape—ensuring robust, scalable, and secure solutions that support long-term business sustainability.

You'll play a pivotal role in embedding architectural discipline across the organisation, with a strong focus on asset management, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement. If you thrive in complex environments and enjoy influencing outcomes across diverse teams, this is your opportunity to lead from the front.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the design and implementation of enterprise-wide architecture governance frameworks
• Facilitate architectural review boards and ensure alignment with strategic objectives
• Define and champion architectural standards, policies, and design patterns
• Oversee compliance, risk management, and regulatory alignment across technology domains
• Apply governance principles to the full lifecycle of telco assets for performance, security, and cost-efficiency
• Evaluate and implement tooling to support architecture governance and asset oversight
• Engage cross-functional stakeholders to embed governance and resolve architectural conflicts
• Mentor architects and contribute to capability uplift across the enterprise architecture function
• Align architectural decisions with broader technology, network, and corporate strategies

What You'll Bring

• Deep experience in enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman)
• Strong governance expertise and a track record of implementing architecture oversight
• Telecommunications industry knowledge, especially in asset management and infrastructure
• Technical breadth across GIS, CMDBs, cloud platforms, data architecture, and cybersecurity
• Proven ability to influence and lead without direct authority across diverse teams
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for senior-level engagement
• Pragmatic decision-making and problem-solving in fast-paced environments
• Passion for continuous improvement and architectural excellence

Perks we love at Optus

• 3 days in the office, 2 days remote - with flexible hours to suit
• Inclusive carer neutral paid Parental Leave of up to 16 weeks
• Competitive leave including 2 'Connected Leave' days
• All Optus employees have access to resources, webinars and support via the 'Parents at Work portal'
• Own your own growth by accessing an extensive online and facilitator led learning catalogue.
• Connect at work through our employee-led volunteer groups: Culture Connect, Elevate Women, Disability Network, Express Yourself (LGBTQIA+), United Veterans, Yarn Network, Wellbeing Network and Young Professionals.
• Vibrant campus life, variety of facilities including restaurants, cafes, gymnasium, GP, and post office
• Free Optus bus from Macquarie University Metro Station (every 6-8 minutes); morning and afternoon

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