Colac Otway Shire Council

Enterprise IT Architect

Job No: COS212
Location: Colac

We are seeking an experienced individual to join our Information Services Department as Enterprise IT Architect in a Casual capacity. It is anticipated that this role will be a fixed term for a period of eight weeks. 
 

Position Purpose

The Enterprise IT Architect role is a time‑bound, outcomes‑focused, enterprise‑wide assessment. It will provide Council with a clear view of:

  • the current technology environment
  • opportunities to consolidate and reduce duplication
  • security and risk posture
  • a prioritised, high‑level roadmap to support executive decision‑making
 

About You:

To support your success in this role you will have:

Essential

  • Excellent verbal communication skills
  • Ability to engage with a variety of stakeholders and skill levels
  • Contemporary knowledge of IT solutions including Cloud, SaaS and on prem.
  • Proven experience developing IT application landscape diagrams
  • Experience producing high quality enterprise architecture reports
  • Experience identifying opportunities for IT system consolidation and integration

 

Desirable

  • Experience in complex, regulated environments such as local government or public sector environments
  • ITIL certification or similar

 

Other Requirements

  • Commitment to Council’s values and safe work practices.

For further information regarding the duties and requirements of the role, please refer to the position description

Salary information: $70.28 to $78.45 per hour plus superannuation

Applications close on Friday 8 May 2026 at 11.59pm

For further information and how to apply:

    1. Download and review the Position Description including the Key Selection Criteria.
    2. Information to be included with your application:
      • Letter of application 
      • Current resume
      • Key Selection Criteria Responses 
    3. Submit your application

Please note: we reserve the right to conduct interviews with suitable candidates prior to the closing date.

Colac Otway Shire Council is a child safe organisation and is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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About Colac

Colac Otway Shire is widely regarded as one of the most picturesque municipalities in Victoria. It comprises spectacular coastal areas, rain-forested hinterlands and beautiful vast open plains with native grasslands and wildflowers.

From the Great Ocean Road towns of Apollo Bay and Lavers Hill, to the beacon of the Cape Otway Lighthouse, the cascading waterfalls, nature trails and native wildlife, the lush tree ferns of the rainforests and tall timber of the Otway forest, Colac Otway has it all. Country living without compromise.

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