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For a winning team that is evolving. Forward with Cuscal.At Cuscal, youll find a strong, successful company thats reimagining the future. And our team is right there at the heart of it all. Here, youll deliver or support interesting, ground-breaking projects that have real impact - on Australias financial services sector and the millions of customers it serves. Youll innovate alongside skilled, smart, connected teams. And youll build an impressive, fulfilling career that continues to grow. As the largest independent payment solution providers, weve set the standard for over 50 years. Now, were preparing to pioneer the next 50.Job DescriptionWe are looking for a Head of Architecture to lead the Enterprise Architecture function, ensuring that the technology ecosystem is scalable, secure, and capable of driving innovation, operational efficiency, and seamless integration across systems and services.What is this role about?As the Head of Architecture, you will define, develop, and implement a cohesive platform strategy that aligns with the organizations business objectives while uplifting the maturity and capability of the underlying architecture function.By establishing architectural principles, frameworks, and roadmaps, this function enables the organization to leverage modern platforms to optimize delivery, enhance customer experience, and achieve long-term sustainability. Additionally, it focuses on enhancing the architecture function through the adoption of best practices, improved governance, and the development of skills, tools, and processes to position the organisation for future growth and adaptability.Heres some more insight into what youll work on:Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture strategy and roadmap to align with the organizations overall business goals and technological vision.Define, implement, and enforce architectural standards, guidelines, and principles across the technology organization.Strategic Alignment with Business ObjectivesCollaborate with executive leadership to understand and influence business strategy, ensuring architectural solutions support business outcomes.Lead efforts to identify innovative technologies and architectures that provide a competitive advantage and increase operational efficiency.Application and System Design OversightGuide and review the design of applications, systems, and platforms to ensure consistency, scalability, security, and optimal performance in alignment with regulatory guidelines and practices.Provide architectural governance and review processes, ensuring projects adhere to established architectural principles and best practices.Technology Modernization and InnovationLead modernization initiatives, including the transition from legacy systems to modern, cloud-based, or distributed architectures.Champion emerging technologies and methodologies such as microservices, APIs, containerization, and DevOps to enhance agility and speed of delivery.Data Architecture and IntegrationSupport strategies for data architecture that optimize data flow, integration, security, and analytics capabilities across the organization.QualificationsWhat can you bring?(Knowledge and Experience)Platform Strategy and Ecosystem DesignCloud and Modern Technology ExpertiseGovernance and Compliance ManagementStakeholder Engagement and Change ManagementAlthough not required, any experience in the following would be highly desirable:Industry-Specific ExperienceFinancial and Cost OptimizationAgile and Lean MethodologiesData and Analytics ExpertiseCapability Uplift in Architecture Functions(Skills)Strategic Thinking and Business AlignmentPlatform Strategy DevelopmentExpertise in Enterprise Architecture FrameworksGovernance and Risk Management Desired SkillsIndustry-Specific KnowledgeFinancial AcumenAgile and Lean PracticesInnovation and Emerging Technology InsightMentoring and Capability BuildingAdditional InformationWhats it like to work here?As well as good pay and a great culture, we back our employees by helping them work towards industry-recognised qualifications, using online learning, training modules and career planning tools for you to grow with us. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace where the very best talent in Australia chooses to work. We support our colleagues with flexible work arrangements through our hybrid model whilst also offering a wide range of financial, lifestyle, health & wellbeing benefits.How do you Apply?Start here. Just click on theAPPLYbutton.If you think this role is the right fit for you, we invite you to apply. Lets explore who you are and what drives you. Wed love to share our vision for the future of payments sector. Please note candidate screening and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date of the job advert. #J-18808-Ljbffr