Principal IT Architect

Based in the beautiful inner western suburbs of Perth, the Town of Cambridge has some of the best natural areas, open spaces, recreation, and sporting facilities in the state; Town of Cambridge staff can effortlessly enjoy attractions such as City Beach, Galup and Bold Park in their lunch break, or after work. Our mission is to maintain and enhance our very livable suburbs, their streetscapes and character and our vibrant activity centres through strategic, cost‑effective management of resources and an enhanced community experience. The Role The Principal IT Architect/Lead Business Analyst is responsible for designing, developing and implementing enterprise‑level systems. This position aligns solution recommendations and implementation with the Town’s ICT Strategic Plan and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) roadmap. They ensure the technical fit of ERP solutions within the business and that best practice solutions are implemented. A deep understanding of the Town’s ERP software architecture or similar system is critical for the role. This position is responsible for mapping, defining, and standardising technology, data, and business processes to enable the delivery of effective and efficient solutions. They work collaboratively with all IT team members and other stakeholders within the Town, and also with external stakeholders, including the Town’s Managed Service Providers. Selection Criteria The successful candidate’s core values will mirror the Town’s values of Friendly and helpful, Teamwork, Creativity, Integrity, and Respect, and be able to demonstrate the following: Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem‑solving skills. Strong knowledge of TechnologyOne ERP system or similar. Strong knowledge of software development methodologies, systems integration, and system architecture principles. Ability to lead and manage a small team to achieve successful outcomes. Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams and present technical information to non‑technical stakeholders. Demonstrated high level of written communications skills, with the ability to concisely capture and present information for various types of audiences (technical or non‑technical audience). Well‑developed organisational skills to manage competing priorities and business needs. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment. Completion of an IT/IS/Computer Science/Software Engineering degree or an equivalent of relevant experience and/or education/training. Current National Police Clearance is essential. Why work for Town of Cambridge Up to 17% Superannuation (employer contribution) Health and Wellbeing program Employee Assistance Program Training and Development opportunities Free car parking Free entry to Bold Park Aquatic Quarterly staff cultural awards How to apply If you want to help contribute to the Town of Cambridge and make a difference to our community, we would like to hear from you Should you require any further information regarding this position please contact Rachel Byrne, Acting Chief Information Officer, for a confidential discussion on (08) 9347 6***. For further information, including detailed positions descriptions, selection criteria, and how to apply for this position, please visit the Town of Cambridge Careers page: Closing date: 5pm, Monday, 8 December 2025; interviews may be conducted with suitable candidates prior to the closing date. Therefore, the Town reserves the right to close applications prior to the aforementioned date. Be careful – Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don’t transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr