Infrastructure Architect

• Permanent Full Time
• From $165k package
• Work with modern infrastructure and cloud technologies and play a key role in transforming Greater Western Water’s technology future
  
  

About Greater Western Water

We’re water… and more.

GWW is a Victorian government owned water corporation that provides an essential service to some of the fastest-growing communities in Australia, stretching from Melbourne’s CBD to Lancefield in the north and Bacchus Marsh in the west. Click here to learn more

Benefits

• We embrace flexibility and connection with a balance of on-site and WFH
• Free onsite parking (subject to availability)
• Gender neutral, 16-week parental leave available from commencement
• Monthly work life balance day off to treat yourself (if full-time)
• Free income protection and salary continuance insurance
• Access to corporate health insurance deals with major providers
• Wellbeing, prayer, and sensory rooms in the Footscray and Sunbury office
  
  

The opportunity

We are seeking an infrastructure architect to oversee all technology infrastructure activities across GWW, focusing on strategy, planning, investment, design, and build. The ideal candidate will maintain comprehensive plans and roadmaps for the introduction and retirement of technology within GWW, ensuring that these processes are managed in a controlled manner to optimise overall business performance. Additionally, the infrastructure architect will manage technology architect services, leveraging their expertise to maintain a deep knowledge of both current and future state architectures to drive innovation and efficiency within the organisation.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in an IT related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years hands on experience with IT Infrastructure including build and operations (Server, Network, Cloud)
• Proven track record in Infrastructure architecture, with significant hands-on experience in designing and overseeing the implementation of infrastructure technology solutions.
• Experience with architecture of SCADA IT environments to support OT environments using the Purdue model
• In-depth knowledge of emergent infrastructure technologies, with a focus on identifying opportunities for improvement in business performance through high-level design and innovative applications.
• Experience in designing robust cloud architectures using major public cloud providers such as Azure or AWS, ensuring scalability and performance for large-scale platforms
• Strong familiarity with infrastructure platforms and technologies, including VMware, Microsoft Server, Azure, Cisco, Fortinet environments, enabling the effective support and integration of complex systems and solutions.
• TOGAF certification (Desirable)
• Infrastructure/Cloud certifications (Desirable)
  
  

See yourself thrive

Our vision for GWW is Thriving People and Country. We aim to be as diverse as the communities we serve and are deeply committed to building a workplace where everybody thrives. We’re supportive, inclusive, and friendly, and value everyone for who they are and what they can bring.

We’re seeking applicants across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities, and will make reasonable adjustments as required, so please talk to us about what you need.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.

Don’t delay your application, include your resume, and cover letter (no more than 1 page), shortlisting will commence early!

The successful candidate will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including reference checks, medical assessments, a national police check, and verification of working rights in Australia.

Applications close: Sunday 15 June