IT Governance & Architecture Manager

About the Organisation

The Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONSRS) is the national regulatory body that plays a critical role in protecting public safety across Australia's rail infrastructure. With a presence across multiple states and headquartered in Adelaide, this organisation operates at the intersection of regulation, risk management, and national interest.

They are committed to delivering strong, risk-based outcomes and fostering a culture built on integrity, respect, independence, diligence and excellence. Their work directly contributes to safer outcomes for the Australian community, offering employees the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a purpose-driven environment.

With approximately 180 employees nationally, the organisation has recently undergone a restructure within its technology division, identifying new capabilities to support its future direction - so it's an exciting time to join!

About your role

As the IT Governance & Architecture Manager, you will shape and govern the organisation's technology landscape, aligning strategy, architecture and risk. You'll drive the maturity of IT frameworks, governance and compliance while influencing decisions across platforms, data and emerging technologies.

A key focus of the role is bringing structure and clarity to governance through strong documentation and process. You'll build and uplift documentation, map current state environments, and develop clear 1, 2 and 5-year roadmaps to guide the organisation's technology direction.

You'll operate in a highly process-driven environment, working closely with governance forums including the IT Change Committee, ensuring decisions are well-documented, repeatable and aligned to risk and compliance objectives.

You'll be working closely with a highly regarded leader who promotes high-trust leadership, continuous development, and an intent-based leadership style; giving you autonomy while supporting your growth and progression.

What you'll do

• Lead the development and governance of IT frameworks, policies and standards
• Drive IT governance, risk and compliance activities across the organisation
• Oversee audit findings, risk registers and remediation activities
• Establish and support governance forums such as architecture review boards and steering committees
• Document current state architecture and define future state roadmaps (1, 2 and 5-year)
• Build, uplift and maintain structured documentation, processes and artefacts
• Support business continuity and disaster recovery planning and testing
• Partner with vendors and service providers to ensure effective and compliant delivery

What you bring

• Extensive experience in IT governance, architecture or similar leadership roles
• Proven capability in developing and embedding IT frameworks, documentation and governance models
• Strong understanding of risk, compliance and regulatory environments
• Experience mapping current state environments and developing strategic roadmaps
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture principles and frameworks
• Strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to influence without direct authority
• Certifications or exposure to frameworks such as TOGAF, COBIT, ITIL or ISO standards are highly regarded

Most importantly, you genuinely love what you do. You bring passion, curiosity and energy to technology governance, documentation and continuous improvement.

What's in It for You

• Opportunity to shape technology governance and architecture at an enterprise level
• Work in a purpose-driven environment with exposure to complex, meaningful work across a national footprint
• High-trust leadership with a strong focus on continuous development and long-term career progression
• Flexible working arrangements, including the ability to take annual leave at half pay
• Access to novated car leasing options

If you're looking for a role where governance, strategy and national impact intersect, and where your work genuinely matters, this is a great opportunity to step into a leadership position with real influence.

If you wish to apply for this position, please submit your resume by clicking the 'Apply Now' button. For further information please contact Shakeel Jeeawody at Clicks IT Recruitment on +61 418 903 047.

At Clicks we embrace diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity. First Nations people are encouraged to apply.

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