SAP Technical Lead (Darwin)

This position is within the Business Services Team and is part of the Corporate Branch. The SAP Technical Lead is a senior technical authority responsible for guiding the Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) through the implementation of a SAP S/4HANA Cloud-based ERP solution. The SAP Technical Lead provides high-level technical oversight and governance during the ERP mobilisation and implementation phase to ensure robust, secure, and fit-for-purpose outcomes. The primary purpose of this role is to bridge the ERP/SAP BAU technical capability gap during the initial phases of the project, complement (not duplicate) the Systems Integrator (SI), and establish internal technical continuity that will facilitate a smooth transition to a sustainable business-as-usual (BAU) support model post-implementation. Key duties: Lead technical delivery for SAP S/4HANA mobilisation and early implementation (platform setup, access, integrations, enablement). Act as primary technical contact, resolve issues, and provide hands-on support until SI and BAU are established. Define and govern end-to-end SAP S/4HANA architecture, ensuring alignment with fit-to-standard, clean core, AGA ERP Standards, and government ERP approach. Leverage SAP BTP for extensions and minimise core customisation. Govern integration design between SAP S/4HANA and legacy/external systems (incl. Entra ID), ensuring API-first, secure, high-performance solutions aligned to enterprise and interoperability standards via SAP Integration Suite. Oversee data migration planning, quality, and execution with SDO and SI. Validate readiness, reconciliation, and completion of migration activities (e.g. Migration Cockpit). Lead testing oversight (unit, integration, UAT, parallel run), ensure delivery of test artefacts and readiness reports, and provide expert input into go-live decisions based on risk and quality evidence. Embed security and compliance (ISM, PSPF, data residency) into all technical decisions. Coordinate SI inputs (e.g. IRAP, data flows) to support ATO/accreditation. Manage SI technical deliverables, ensuring quality, standards, and timelines. Lead governance forums (e.g. Design Authority), enforce reuse/adopt principles, and oversee vendor performance and risk escalation. Provide technical advice to leadership, translating risks (integration, security, data, clean core) into business impacts. Identify, track, and mitigate ERP program risks. Oversee SI knowledge transfer, documentation, training, and handover to BAU. Support capability uplift, resolve complex issues, and ensure sustainable post–go-live operations. Please note: This role may require interstate travel from time to time. This vacancy will be filled on a non-ongoing basis for 12 months, with the possibility of an extension. To be eligible for employment with the DTA applicants must be an Australian citizen. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r21bi