Lead Product Architect

  • Australia
  • Australian Capital Territory
  • Contract
  • Negotiable
  • Initial contract to 30 June 2026, with up to two 12-month extensions
  • Canberra-based role – Minimum 3 days onsite
  • Baseline clearance
  • Key skills: Product Architecture, Stakeholder Engagement, Azure cloud, TOGAF, Agile delivery frameworks

We are looking for an experienced Lead Product Architect to guide the next evolution of a key federal agency’s Online Services platform. This is a pivotal role that ensures the architecture continues to align with organisational goals and customer needs, with a strong focus on user experience, interoperability, and future-readiness. You will engage across all levels of the agency to shape, implement, and evolve the product vision.

Your duties will include:

  • Defining and documenting the vision for the agency’s online systems
  • Ensuring alignment between business needs, technical feasibility, and architectural principles
  • Translating strategic goals into actionable technical requirements for development teams
  • Contributing to digital strategy and architectural artefacts such as current/future state models
  • Building strong relationships with stakeholders across product, design, and delivery teams
  • Providing architectural assurance across the Online Services platform and end-state architecture

Skills and Experience we are looking for:

  • Extensive experience in architecture roles within Australian Government environments
  • Strong understanding of the Information Security Manual (ISM) and Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF)
  • Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF)
  • Familiarity with agile delivery methodologies such as SAFe
  • Experience working in Microsoft Azure cloud environments
  • Exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence at senior levels

Application Process:
If you would like to apply, please contact Deepika Ahluwalia on 02 6129 6300 or email deepika.ahluwalia@talentinternational.com

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