Enterprise Architecture Practice Lead

Enterprise Architecture Practice Lead

Primary Work Location: North Wyong NSW 

• Newly created role - play a critical part in establishing a new function within Council
• Work for one of the fastest growing Council's in Australia
• Live and work on the beautiful Central Coast of NSW
• Full Time position - Temporary Term Contract up to 2 years

The health and well being of our employees and our community is of utmost importance to us. Please note that during the current COVID-19 situation the successful candidate may be required to work from home where appropriate instead of from the primary office location.

Central Coast Council is committed to the goals of equal opportunity employment. We aim to provide a work environment for our employees that fosters equity, diversity and respect.

Ideally located on the northern fringe of Sydney and just an hour's drive from Newcastle, the Central Coast offers one of the best places in Australia to live and work. 

Today the Central Coast is one of the fastest growing regions in NSW, with the third largest Local Government Area (LGA) in NSW and the 6th Largest LGA in Australia.

This is a unique opportunity that will allow you to establish and shape the future of the Enterprise Architecture practice and team within Central Coast Council.  You will be part of a collaborative, supportive and highly motivated IM&T team who are passionate about what they do, whilst working to support the wider community.  You will be responsible for providing proactive and holistic leadership and facilitation for the enterprise architecture function enabling the business to deliver services, incorporate emerging technology trends, and capabilities.

Key activities of this role include:

• Leads the development and establishment of the enterprise architecture function, including the coordination of an appropriately balanced pursuit of enterprise information systems, data, technical and solution architecture viewpoints;
• Analyses the current business and IT environment to detect critical deficiencies and recommend solutions for improvement;
• Leads and facilitates the creation of governing principles to guide solution decision making for the enterprise;
• Defines organisational requirements for the resources, structures and cultural changes necessary to support the implementation of the Enterprise Architecture.

About You:

• You have extensive experience and knowledge in Enterprise Architecture;
• You have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels in the organisation, including Executive and Senior Leaders;
• You are passionate, self-driven and excited about making a difference;
• You are a natural leader with the ability to coach and mentor; 
• Having a work/life balance is important to you.

About Us:

• We are a large and progressive organisation delivering a wide variety of services to our local community;
• You’ll be joining a dynamic and focused team who excel at what they do;
• Continuous improvement is at the forefront; we like to try new things;
• Innovative thinking is encouraged in a supportive team culture.

Please refer to the Position Description for detailed information on the position and required skills and experience.

An attractive salary will be negotiated with the successful candidate.

Please note: Due to the current COVID-19 situation interviews will now be conducted via Microsoft Teams.

Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete additional assessments. 

Enquiries: Chris Sienko, Head of Architecture ph: 0468 458 571.

If you are deaf, hearing or speech impaired, you can contact us through the National Relay Service TTY call 133 677 or Speak & Listen 1300 555 727.

Closing Date:  Applications close at Midnight on Monday, 5 October 2020.