Practice Head, Solution Architecture (Melbourne)

This is a permanent full-time role based in Gadigal Country (Darling Park 2, Sydney) or Naarm (Melbourne). What You'll Do
- Lead, develop and grow a high-performing team of Solution Architects
- Set and assure solution architecture quality, standards and practices across Retail Technology
- Ensure architects are effectively deployed to highest-priority initiatives and squads
- Partner closely with Enterprise Architecture to translate strategic direction into delivery-ready designs
- Embed solution architecture early into agile planning and delivery cycles
- Resolve architectural trade-offs, risks and escalations across platforms and squads
- Provide governance, reporting and insights across architecture, risk and delivery performance What You'll Bring
- Proven experience leading Solution Architects or senior technical professionals in large enterprises
- Solid solution architecture background within digital, retail or customer-facing platforms (FS/insurance ideal)
- Ability to assess and uplift design quality without being hands‑on day to day
- Experience operating at the intersection of enterprise architecture and agile delivery
- Deep understanding of contemporary architectures (cloud, API‑first, event‑driven, digital experience layers)
- Robust stakeholder engagement skills with senior technology and business leaders
- Experience working in regulated environments with sound governance and commercial acumen What We Offer
- Boosted superannuation with 13% as standard.
- 20 days annual leave + 5 days MyLeave (extra leave for what's significant to you).
- Work from home and many more flexibility options with myFlex.
- Up to 50% off personal insurance, including home and motor insurance.
- Partner discounts on private health insurance, tech & appliances, and many more.
- Industry‑leading 20 weeks paid parental leave.
- Access to LinkedIn Learning, the award‑winning IAG Academy, study assistance and secondment opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rszbu