Senior Architect - Technology Platforms at AustralianSuper
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Azure Cloud Architecture, M365, Network Architecture, SD-WAN, Azure Networking, ExpressRoute, Azure Virtual WAN, Workplace Architecture, Crestron, MS Teams Rooms, Integration Architecture, Azure Integration Services, Infrastructure-as-Code, DevSecOps, Stakeholder Engagement, TOGAF

Industry

Financial Services

Description
Senior Architect – Technology Platforms Permanent, full‑time position Flexible, hybrid working environment Provide senior architecture leadership across core global technology platforms in a high‑impact, enterprise role. At AustralianSuper, we truly care about our colleagues. We know work and life are intertwined. That’s why we support the diverse needs of everyone and have policies that enable us all to thrive and be truly flexible. We ensure diversity is celebrated for the opportunity it provides us all to learn and grow and deliver better outcomes for members. Your New Role Are you a senior technology architect who thrives at scale, shaping strategy, leading teams, and influencing enterprise‑wide outcomes? Reporting to the Head of Architecture Services, the Senior Architect – Technology Platforms is a senior leadership role within the Technology, Digital & Data domain. You will lead a team of Solution Architects responsible for the strategy, planning and solution architecture of AustralianSuper’s core global technology platforms. This role has oversight across cloud infrastructure (Azure), modern workplace services, integration platforms, and global network architecture, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, resilient and aligned to the Fund’s Strategic Technology Roadmap. You’ll play a critical role in lifting architectural maturity, defining target states, and ensuring platforms are fit for purpose in a complex, regulated, global environment. You’ll partner closely with engineering, delivery and domain‑aligned teams, acting as a trusted authority on architecture, standards and governance. This role requires both deep technical credibility and strong people leadership, motivating teams, influencing senior stakeholders, and enabling the business through technology. What You’ll Do Lead and manage a team of Solution Architects delivering architecture across cloud, network, modern workplace and integration platforms. Define and maintain strategy‑aligned architecture roadmaps, articulating current and future state across core technology platforms. Provide authoritative architectural leadership, ensuring solutions align to standards, best practices, security and governance requirements. Partner with engineering and operational teams to address lifecycle, resiliency, scalability and performance considerations. Act as the primary architecture engagement point for stakeholders, managing demand and guiding solutions through governance forums. Contribute architectural insight and reporting to Technology Leadership, Executives and Board‑level forums as required. What You’ll Need Strong proficiency in: Azure cloud architecture and associated Microsoft technologies (e.g. M365). Network architecture (e.g. SD-WAN, Azure networking, Express route, Azure virtual Wan) Workplace architecture (in-Office technologies such as Crestron, MS Teams Rooms) Integration architecture using Azure Integration Services (AIS) Extensive senior leadership experience in technology architecture within complex, enterprise environments. Deep architecture and design experience across Azure cloud, modern workplace (including M365), network and integration platforms. Proven experience designing and governing solutions in Infrastructure‑as‑Code and DevSecOps environments. Strong background delivering architecture for large, complex programs of work (typically $20M+). Demonstrated ability to lead, develop and motivate high‑performing architecture teams. Strong understanding of integration architecture, including Azure Integration Services, Logic Apps and Function Apps. Experience operating in regulated environments with strong governance, risk and compliance awareness. Advanced stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and translate technical concepts for non‑technical audiences. Broad knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, COBIT and ITIL. A strategic, systems‑thinking mindset with strong analytical and problem‑solving capability. Life at AustralianSuper AustralianSuper is committed to colleague development, and we support our people with ongoing learning, coaching and training, as well as career opportunities across our expanding global organisation. We offer generous leave entitlements and promote a blended working environment in which all roles can flex, and we’re happy to discuss what this looks like for you. We cultivate a workplace that champions safety, respect, inclusiveness and diversity. We are committed to supporting our diverse workforce in a way that is inclusive and embraces diversity in all its forms. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role, please let our recruitment team know. What’s Next If you’re ready to bring your energy, integrity, generosity of spirit and passion for excellent outcomes to a team that loves a challenge, apply now! Australian or New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status is required. Progress powered by purpose. https://www.australiansuper.com/careers/candidate-privacy-notice AustralianSuper may use AI to review resumes and conduct initial phone interviews. This involves processing your resume, cover letter, and voice recording in Australia and the USA to help assess your suitability for the applied role. When invited to an AI phone screening, you may opt for a traditional phone screening instead.
Responsibilities
The role involves leading a team of Solution Architects responsible for the strategy, planning, and solution architecture of core global technology platforms, including cloud, network, and integration services. This architect will define target states, lift architectural maturity, and ensure solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned with the Strategic Technology Roadmap.
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