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About the Client
Our client is a high-profile federal government agency at the forefront of national security and technology innovation. Operating within a dynamic and mission-critical environment, the agency delivers cutting-edge solutions in cyber security, intelligence, and secure communications. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance, working alongside some of the most skilled professionals in the industry.
About the Role
As an Application Architect, you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and evolving the organisation’s application environment. You’ll be responsible for ensuring seamless integration across systems and services, supporting the delivery of secure mobility solutions for senior government officials.
Key responsibilities include:
This is a Canberra-based role, offered initially for 12 months with potential for two 12-month extensions. Flexible working arrangements may be negotiated.
The Successful Candidate
To be considered, you must be an Australian citizen with an active Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) clearance. Candidates with a current Defence Intelligence Agency-recognised Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA) are highly preferred.
You will demonstrate:
Candidates must be willing to undergo the client’s OSA process prior to engagement, which includes a psychological assessment.
What’s on Offer
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:
Location: The role is based in Canberra ACT.
Contract terms: 12 months from commencement date, plus potential extensions
SFIA level required: The Specified Person will be expected to demonstrate attributes of SFIA Level of Responsibility 5.
Security Requirements: Current Top-Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance is strongly preferred, however candidates who have held a TSPV in the previous 12-month period (which has since been downgraded) may be considered. An OSA (Organisational Suitability Assessment) will be required for this position.
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 8am 04 September 2025.
Reach Damien on 0480 002 503 or damienm@whizdom.com.au for any further information.
Application Architect
| Job title : | Application Architect |
| Contract type : | Contract |
| Location : | Canberra |
| Sectors : | |
| Salary : | $160 - $180 per hour |
| Start date : | 2025-08-17 00:00:00 |
| Duration : | 12.0 MONTH |
| Job Reference : | V-55117 |
| Contact name : | Damien Mackerras |
| Contact email : | damienm@whizdom.com.au |
| Job published : | about 18 hours ago |
Our client is a high-profile federal government agency at the forefront of national security and technology innovation. Operating within a dynamic and mission-critical environment, the agency delivers cutting-edge solutions in cyber security, intelligence, and secure communications. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance, working alongside some of the most skilled professionals in the industry.
About the Role
As an Application Architect, you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and evolving the organisation’s application environment. You’ll be responsible for ensuring seamless integration across systems and services, supporting the delivery of secure mobility solutions for senior government officials.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the development of solution architectures and validating implementations.
- Translating business requirements into technical specifications.
- Providing technical guidance on solution design and integration.
- Monitoring and tuning application performance using advanced tools.
- Identifying and mitigating risks in technical solution architectures.
- Ensuring compliance with technical strategies, policies, and security standards.
This is a Canberra-based role, offered initially for 12 months with potential for two 12-month extensions. Flexible working arrangements may be negotiated.
The Successful Candidate
To be considered, you must be an Australian citizen with an active Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) clearance. Candidates with a current Defence Intelligence Agency-recognised Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA) are highly preferred.
You will demonstrate:
- Proven experience in leading solution architecture development in complex environments.
- Strong system design capabilities, balancing functional and non-functional requirements.
- Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
- Familiarity with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and secure mobility solutions.
- A proactive approach to performance monitoring and risk mitigation.
- A commitment to applying security and governance standards effectively.
Candidates must be willing to undergo the client’s OSA process prior to engagement, which includes a psychological assessment.
What’s on Offer
- A chance to work on high-impact projects in a secure and innovative environment.
- Long-term contract potential.
- Flexible working arrangements within a collaborative team culture.
- The opportunity to contribute to national security and technological advancement.
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 is based in Canberra ACT.
Contract terms: 12 months from commencement date, plus potential extensions
SFIA level required: The Specified Person will be expected to demonstrate attributes of SFIA Level of Responsibility 5.
Security Requirements: Current Top-Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance is strongly preferred, however candidates who have held a TSPV in the previous 12-month period (which has since been downgraded) may be considered. An OSA (Organisational Suitability Assessment) will be required for this position.
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 8am 04 September 2025.
Reach Damien on 0480 002 503 or damienm@whizdom.com.au for any further information.