Our client is a high-profile government agency at the forefront of national security and intelligence. Operating in a dynamic and highly secure environment, the agency plays a critical role in safeguarding Australia’s interests through advanced data capabilities and strategic operations. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a mission of national importance, working with cutting-edge technologies and sensitive information in a role that directly impacts Australia's safety and prosperity.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Architect to contribute to the design, build, test and operate ICT systems within the organisation:
You will look after:
- Lead Solution Architecture: Drive the development of solution architectures across business, infrastructure, or functional areas, ensuring alignment with technical strategies, policies, and standards.
- Technical Planning & Governance: Prepare technical plans, allocate resources, and provide guidance on solution development, integration, and change management.
- System Design Expertise: Design large or complex systems, balancing functional and non-functional requirements, conducting impact analysis, and managing design risks.
- Standards & Best Practices: Apply and adapt architecture and design methods, tools, and techniques, contributing to policies and ensuring security and cost management compliance.
The Successful Candidate
- Will have a minimum of 7 years in a similar position
- Will be available to work onsite, 5 days per week
- Will already hold an active TSPV clearance.
What’s on Offer
- A unique opportunity to contribute to national security.
- A long-term contract with potential extensions.
- Competitive hourly rates and a supportive team culture.
Why partner with Whizdom?
We’re Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong, dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different! The Whizdom way:
- We pay our contractors same day you submit your timesheet!
- We are Level 3, DISP certified and have signed the Veteran Employment Commitment and been awarded the highest level of compliance to this important initiative, proactively assisting veterans transitioning from the forces to civilian roles. We’ve been lucky enough to win industry awards for our high level of process compliance and are ISO 9001 certified. Our commitment to reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions has been accredited in line with large global organisations.
- We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.
Location: The role will be based in the ACT.
Contract terms: 12 months from commencement date, plus potential extensions
Security Requirements: Current TSPV clearance required.
How to Apply: Please upload your resume to apply. Please note you will need to complete selection criteria to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates.
Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks.
Applications open until 4pm 16 January 2026.
Reach Zarina on 0480 002 504 or zarinaf@whizdom.com.au for any further information.
