Head of Application Delivery and Architecture

• Full time, Permanent role
• Flexible location + hybrid working
• Generous salary packaging available

About Australian Red Cross

Australian Red Cross is part of the world's largest humanitarian movement. We support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability. We act for humanity.

How this role supports our work

Reporting to the CIO and part of the IT Senior Management team, you will be responsible for the delivery of enterprise applications and architecture across the Red Cross Organisation.

This role is instrumental for Red Cross to realise its digital goals and will lead the Apps Delivery and Enterprise architecture teams, working closely with the security, infrastructure, and Business Engagement teams to make a positive impact. A key component of your position will involve providing architecture and strategic advisory services to both the business and CIO in the formulation of their respective strategies in a complex organisation.

This role requires a clear communicator with a passion for technology who brings relevant tertiary qualifications and experience in a similar position.

What you will do day to day

• Own and lead the enterprise architecture and application delivery capability for Australian Red Cross
• Develop and maintain the enterprise application strategy aligned with the organisation's ICT roadmap and humanitarian objectives
• Provide architectural oversight and governance across enterprise-wide platforms and digital solutions
• Oversee end-to-end application delivery across internal teams and external delivery partners
• Ensure system integration, performance, and reliability across business-critical applications
• Establish and embed frameworks for agile delivery, DevOps and continuous improvement practices
• Shape and maintain the enterprise architecture blueprint, including cloud, data, integration and cyber security domains
• Lead the evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies to amplify humanitarian impact
• Champion digital innovation and user-centred design across field operations and donor engagement platforms
• Build and mentor a high-performing team of delivery leads, solution architects and business analysts

What you will bring

• Comprehensive knowledge of, and extensive experience in, management of IT development and national and international operational teams
• High level understanding of technology stacks such as Azure, Boomi, .Net, MS SQL, Dynamics, Power BI and API Integration Platforms
• Substantial knowledge and understanding of IT service management principles, SDLC and development methodology, including Agile
• Experience in successful working relationships and delivery outcomes with 3rd party vendors
• Comprehensive knowledge of and extensive experience with IT lifecycle planning and proven skills in cost and time management
• Experience with systems design and development from business requirements analysis through to day-to-day management
• Experience in the NFP sector will be well regarded

Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity

• Take advantage of salary packaging that could provide you with a great way to reduce the amount of tax you pay - and increase your take-home pay. You can salary package up to $15,900 for living expenses (such as rent, groceries, utility bills); up to $2,650 for holiday accommodation and meals when dining out; Novated car leases; superannuation and purchase additional annual leave.
• Access flexible working arrangements including generous hybrid arrangements and a paid 'Me' day

Further information

This role is covered by the Social, Community, Housing and Disability Award – Level 7 – Salary up to $171,200

Applications close: 5pm AEST Monday 18th August

For any enquiries, please contact Srinivas Alugandula at salugandula – please note this is only for enquiries, all applications must be submitted through our website for consideration.

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Job Ref # 12834