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About this Principal Architect - Finance and Enterprise Functions role at AGL

AGL · Onsite · Melbourne Corporate

Join the change. Electrify your future!
 

We've been proudly Aussie since 1837, always finding new ways to innovate in energy and essential services. Now, we're moving towards a sustainable future through electrification and investing in renewable energy—and we’d like you to join us. Whether you're on-site, in the office, or somewhere in between, you'll find opportunities to grow your career here. You'll work with a team that's passionate about powering Australian lives, in a culture that values inclusivity, respect, and learning. Help us create a cleaner energy future, and we’ll back you every step of the way as you build your career.

Join the change.  Electrify your future.

About the role

As a Principal Architect, you'll play a critical leadership role in shaping enterprise-wide technology strategy and driving transformation across key corporate domains, including Finance, Procurement, Property, Payroll, ERP, Group Tax, Treasury, and Sustainability. 

Working as part of our Architecture team, you'll take an enterprise view of business challenges and opportunities, partnering with senior stakeholders to design future-state capabilities that enhance agility, simplify complexity, and deliver lasting business value. 

What You'll Be Doing 

  • Develop and drive architecture strategies, roadmaps, and target-state designs aligned to business priorities and enterprise objectives. 

  • Partner with senior business leaders to co-create technology strategies that support growth, innovation, operational excellence, and long-term business outcomes. 

  • Lead the design and evolution of enterprise capabilities across Finance, Procurement, Property, Payroll, ERP, Treasury, Tax, and Sustainability domains. 

  • Guide large-scale technology transformation initiatives, balancing strategic goals with delivery realities, risk, cost, quality, and timelines. 

  • Influence the simplification, modernisation, and optimisation of AGL's technology landscape while reducing technical debt. 

  • Collaborate with Architecture Leadership and delivery teams to assess change impacts, align with architectural guardrails, and drive implementation decisions. 

  • Evaluate emerging technologies, industry trends, methods, and tools to identify opportunities that create competitive advantage and business value. 

 

What You'll Bring 

  • Significant experience in Enterprise, Domain, Solution, or Business Architecture leadership roles within large, complex organisations. 

  • Proven knowledge and technology experience from some of the following  Finance (preferred), Procurement, Property, Payroll, ERP, Treasury, Tax, and Sustainability domains 

  • Demonstrated success developing architecture strategies, target states, and transformation roadmaps across multiple business domains. 

  • Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior executives and business leaders. 

  • Proven experience leading enterprise-wide transformation programs and technology modernisation initiatives. 

  • Deep understanding of architecture frameworks, governance practices, and strategic planning methodologies. 

  • Ability to balance long-term strategic vision with practical delivery outcomes. 

  • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex architectural concepts in clear, business-focused language. 

 

We would love to see your applications by Thursday 24th September 2026.

 

At AGL, we offer a wide range of benefits including: 

  • Flexible working: AGL offers a range of flexible working options including hybrid working and/or flexible hours.  

  • Staff discounts: Discounted energy and solar plans: Available for employees, family and friends.  

  • Parental Leave: 20 weeks paid leave for the primary carer plus employer-paid superannuation on unpaid leave.  

  • Additional Leave: 1 week ‘Recharge Leave’ for eligible employees and salary sacrifice up to 6 weeks additional leave.  

  • Wellbeing Programs: Partnerships with Medibank and Fitness Passport and on-site health appointments (massage, skin checks etc.).  

  • AGL Shares: Up to $1000 as part of annual Share Reward plan and salary sacrifice up to $5000 of shares.  

*Benefits may change over time and vary based on role type and location. 

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Inclusion at AGL
 

At AGL, we value diversity and welcome applicants from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. AGL is dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants to share their lived experiences.
We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and respect the privacy of those who choose not to disclose. To learn more visit: www.agl.com.au/careers 

AGL is proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.

Our pre-employment screening process includes a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and a medical assessment if necessary.

The information provided as part of your application to AGL will be managed in accordance with the AGL Privacy Policy.

AGL does not accept agency submissions unless approval has been granted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team. Candidates submitted by an agency without approval will not be considered by AGL.

Location

Docklands VIC 3008

Job Family Group

Information Technology/Digital
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How this Architect salary compares

This role pays $5,000/yrbelow the typical range for Architect roles.

$112,435 median $171,088 $238,612

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About AGL

At AGL, we believe energy makes life better. That’s why we’re passionate about powering the way Australians live, move and work. Like you, we believe that the world is going through extraordinary challenges. We don’t shy away from the tough questions and we consider the answers carefully. We work in partnership with our customers and communities, and take action to shape a better future for all. As life changes, we join the change, constantly evolving over more than 188 years. Today we bring all that know-how to transform how Australians produce, share and consume energy. We’re investing in new ideas, partnerships and infrastructure – renewing and expanding our portfolio of sources and produ

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