Cloud Architect – Azure & M365
- Full time, 12 month fixed term role
- Geelong office location, with flexible hybrid working
- Offering a competitive circa salary of $165,000 plus super and benefits
Help advance what’s possible
Right now, we’re seeking a Cloud Architect who will play their part in this shared purpose. Someone with the right skills and expertise, as well as attitude and openness to new ideas, that help advance positive outcomes for us, their colleagues, and themselves.
Find out more about our shared purpose, and what drives every one of us.
About the role
We’re seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cloud Architect to join our Enterprise Transformation division. In this role, you’ll be responsible for the end-to-end architecture and technical direction of the TAC’s Microsoft technology environment.
You will lead the development, and maintenance of the Microsoft Platform Roadmap, ensuring that all Microsoft based initiatives align with TAC’s strategic and digital strategy.
Working across the entire Microsoft program of work, you will collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to design integrated, secure, and scalable solutions that deliver both technical excellence and measurable business value.
About the Team
The Enterprise Transformation division is dedicated to delivering the TAC’s strategic priorities, ensuring best client outcomes, employee experience and a positive community impact. The division oversees the portfolio, program, and project delivery, as well as technology development and operations. As part of the Enterprise Engagement branch, you’ll play a pivotal role in leading transformational IT changes within the TAC.
What we’re looking for
Extensive Technical Expertise
Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, SAFe), as well as experience in designing scalable, secure and high-performance architectures, with knowledge of microservices, APIs, DevOps, and cloud native solutions. You will have extensive experience in cloud technologies, specifically Microsoft Azure and M365, with strong proficiency in the entire Microsoft technology stack.
Strategic Leadership Skills
Proven leadership skills in guiding technical teams and coordinating across multiple projects. Ability to collaborate in a program environment, influencing project outcomes without direct authority. A demonstrated history of facilitating design workshops, architectural reviews, and technical discussions among diverse teams.
Analytical & Problem Solving
Ability to focus on large-scale, strategic problem-solving, ensuring the entire system is efficient, scalable, and aligned with business goals. You take a holistic, long-term approach to problem solving with the ability to make trade-offs between costs, performance, and tech choices.
Influence real change. Apply today
Click apply to submit your Cover Letter and Resume. If successful, you’ll progress to an interview. All applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application.
For more information, read the attached Position Description or contact Andrew Flanagan, Senior Project Manager, via email andrew_flanagan@tac.vic.gov.au for a confidential discussion. Applications for this role will be accepted up until 11:55pm on Wednesday 30 July 2025.
If we can do anything to help make applying for this role easier, please let our People, Culture & Engagement Team know at People_Culture_Engagement@tac.vic.gov.au. If over the phone is better for you, our number is 5225 7500.
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- The employee has been in their current position for at least 12 months; and
- Has attained at least a competency 2 (for job groups 1-5); and
- Is not currently on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)