Total 44 purchasing lead job vacancies in Art / Design / Entertainment category in Australia

You will also have: 

• Exceptional problem-solving capabilities in collaborative environments with a focus on simplification. 

• High-level written and oral communication skills and excellent organisational skills. 

• Prior experience and knowledge in the transformation of large-scale systems-of-systems mission environments is essential. 

• Chartered or Executive Engineer status with Engineers Australia. 

• RAN engineering charge qualification or similar from the RAAF (Squadron Leader AERO or ELECTR minimum) or ARA (Major in Signals or RAEME minimum or ATSOC graduate). 

• A thorough understanding and working knowledge of systems of systems architectures, model based systems engineering, ASDEFCON, data architectures and vendor ecosystems and their strengths, weaknesses and specific points of leverage. 

• The ability to create and maintain architectural documentation (i.e. master plans, roadmaps, architectures, business cases) describing logical pathways and approaches now and into the future for sponsored areas.  These should be adaptable and abstracted where appropriate to meet disparate audience interests. 

• Experience with relevant legacy, governance, security, mission, data, funding and/or operational constraints etc. 

• Experience effecting global knowledge transfer in the context of local operations, mission and intelligence contexts 

• Extensive knowledge of current and trending mission/data/information technologies and approaches 

• Permanent Full-time
• Range is $123,766.93 - $137,491.06 per annum plus Superannuation
• Join the Information Technology team

Hume City Council is one of Australia’s fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.

The Lead Architect will be responsible for the development of our maturity in enterprise architecture and the development of architecture domains supporting the business through our digital transformation and through continual improvement and continual delivery post transformation.

What you’ll be doing:

• Aligning an organisation's technology strategy with its business mission, strategy, and processes and documenting this using architectural models.
• Develops models and plans to drive the execution of the business strategy, taking advantage of opportunities to improve business performance.
• Contributes to creating and reviewing a systems capability strategy which meets the business's strategic requirements.
• Design, develop and deliver enterprise-grade solutions that align with the business requirements and the IT strategy and architecture principles of Hume City Council.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams and stakeholders on the best practices and standards of solution architecture and integration.
• Collaborate with other architects, developers, analysts, testers, and vendors to ensure high quality and timely delivery of solutions.
• Evaluate and recommend new and emerging technologies, methodologies and frameworks that can enhance the capability and performance of the IT environment.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the IT architecture roadmap, policies, standards, and governance processes.
• Develop the Data Architecture model for council to enable data driven decisions.
• Leads the development of architectures for complex solutions ensuring consistency with agreed requirements. 
• Establishes policies, principles, and practices for the selection of solution architecture components.
• Identifies the communications and relationship needs of stakeholder groups. Translates communications/stakeholder engagement strategies into specific activities and deliverables.
• Determines the approaches to be used for user experience analysis. 
• Plans and manages user experience and accessibility analysis activities.

The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role:

• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of recognized industry standards and bodies of knowledge, both general and specialized. 
• Maintains a thorough understanding of the business landscape, including suppliers, partners, competitors, and clients.
• Experience in a lead Architecture or similar role, preferably within government or enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of software architecture principles, design patterns, and enterprise integration concepts.
• Proficiency in designing and implementing scalable, reliable, and secure software solutions.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Hands on experience with cloud platforms and SaaS products. Technology One Experience highly regarded.
• Demonstrated understanding of architecture domains and how to introduce solutions architecture to support ICT strategy.

Required Certifications & Qualifications: 

• Degree in Computer Systems, Business, Data Science, or related field
• Industry certifications in TOGAF or similar

Why Hume City Council?

A leader in local government, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:

We’re better, every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.

We’re in it together: At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.

We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.

All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.

We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check. #LI-Hybrid

We are looking for a Full Stack Lead Solution Architect with a strong background in solution architecture and expertise in stakeholder management, technical documentation, third-party vendor management, and greenfield solution discovery. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of AWS backend services, service-driven UI, and API specifications, and will play a key role in designing and guiding technical solutions that meet our business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Stakeholder Management:

  • Collaborate with senior business leaders, product managers, designers and business analysts to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

  • Facilitate communication between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders to ensure alignment on project objectives and deliverables.

  • Act as the primary point of contact for facilitating technical discussions and decision-making, ensuring stakeholder expectations are aligned.

• Solution Architecture & Discovery:

  • Lead discovery and design of greenfield solutions, working closely with cross-functional teams to evaluate technologies, frameworks, and architectures.

  • Develop high-level solution designs that address business needs, ensuring scalability, performance, and security.

  • Drive the adoption of best practices in architecture and development, ensuring alignment with organisational standards and technology strategies.

• Technical Documentation:

  • Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, design specifications, and integration plans.

  • Ensure documentation is clear, detailed, and accessible to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

  • Review technical documentation as part of governance to ensure compliance with industry standards and organisational policies.

• Third-Party Vendor Management:

  • Facilitate engagement and management of third-party vendors and technology partners.

  • Oversee vendor relationships to ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions that meet project requirements and timelines.

  • Manage contracts, service level agreements (SLAs), and vendor performance to ensure successful project outcomes.

• Technology Leadership:

  • Knowledgeable in designing and implementing solutions using AWS backend services, ensuring optimal use of cloud resources for scalability and reliability.

  • Provide architectural guidance for the development of Native iOS and Android applications, ensuring seamless integration with backend services.

  • Up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends and able to apply this knowledge to guide technology decisions and innovations.