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At GMHBA, every day is a chance to make a real impact on peoples lives. Join our people-focused, not-for-profit health insurer and enjoy a flexible workplace, supportive culture, and a rewarding regional lifestyle. For 90 years, weve put our members, and our people, first. Make your career meaningful with GMHBA. This is a rare opportunity to define and own an enterprise-wide architecture vision, influence strategy at the highest level, and shape a technology landscape that is modern, resilient and purpose-led. As Head of Architecture, you will play a critical role in guiding GMHBAs technology direction and enabling meaningful, organisation-wide change. Reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer and operating as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, this role is focused on setting strategic direction, not just designing solutions. Why this role matters As Head of Architecture, you will define how technology enables GMHBAs strategytoday and into the future. Youll create the target-state architecture, govern how we get there, and ensure every major investment delivers measurable value for the business and our members. Youll be the connective tissue between strategy and executionpartnering across technology, data, security, digital and operations to simplify complexity, reduce risk, and enable smarter decisions. And youll do it while building and leading a high-performing architecture practice that sets the standard across the organisation. What youll own The enterprise architecture vision, strategy and roadmap for GMHBA Architectural governance, principles and major design decisions Alignment between business strategy, operating models and technology delivery Technology investment decisions that improve resilience, scalability and cost efficiency Executive-level engagement, influencing priorities and shaping outcomes A talented team of enterprise, business and solution architectsdeveloping capability and future leaders Architecture maturity uplift across the organisation What success looks like Clear architectural direction that accelerates delivery rather than slows it down Reduced complexity, lower obsolescence, and stronger technology foundations Architecture embedded into decision-making, not bolted on at the end Strong partnerships across the business and technology A respected, trusted architecture function that enables change What youll bring 8+ years in architecture roles, including 5+ years leading teams Proven experience defining and embedding enterprise-wide technology strategy Strong business partnering and executive-level influence Deep understanding of enterprise architecture, delivery lifecycles and complex environments The confidence to challenge, the credibility to influence, and the pragmatism to deliver Strong commercial acumen Experience in insurance or highly regulated industries Leading architecture through transformation TOGAF certification Why GMHBA? At GMHBA, were proud to be a member-focused organisation with strong values, a collaborative culture, and a genuine commitment to developing our people. This role offers the chance to make a visible, lasting impact not just on technology, but on how the organisation delivers for its members. If youre a strategic architecture leader ready to influence at the highest level and leave a meaningful legacy, wed love to hear from you. If you believe you would be a great fit but dont quite tick all the boxes, we encourage you to apply. Submit your application online today. Applications close on Friday,13th Feb2026. If you have any questions about this position or the recruitment process, please reach out to the careers team at [email protected]. At GMHBA, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. We believe that inclusion strengthens our organisation, enriches our culture, and allows us to better support our members, patients, and communities. We actively welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. In submitting an application, you agree that you have read and accepted the terms and conditions of our recruitment privacy statement: gmhba.com.au/privacy. #J-18808-Ljbffr