Lead Enterprise Architect - Core Technology (Infrastructure, Cloud, Network)

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.  Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

At Orica, we’re shaping the future of mining through innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation. As the Lead Enterprise Architect - Core Technology, you will play a pivotal role in defining and driving the strategic architecture vision across our global IT landscape—spanning 400 sites in over 60 countries.

This role operates at a strategic level—setting the direction for infrastructure, cloud, and network technologies that underpin Orica’s long-term business objectives. It is responsible for establishing architecture standards, developing multi-year roadmaps, and guiding complex programs that simplify operations, strengthen cyber resilience, and enable enterprise-wide agility.

At Orica, we believe in the power of technology to transform industries and communities. Join us to lead architectural innovation that supports safer, smarter, and more sustainable mining. Be part of a global team that values integrity, courage, collaboration, and inclusion.

Apply now and help us build the digital foundations of tomorrow’s mining industry. 

What you will be doing

• Define and maintain the Core Technology architecture vision, strategy, and 3-year roadmap.
• Align architecture initiatives with Orica’s enterprise goals and operating models.
• Lead architecture governance, standards, and frameworks to drive simplification and cost-efficiency.
• Influence and guide engineering and operations teams to ensure compliance with architectural standards.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to capture business requirements and translate them into high-level designs.
• Oversee solution designs, ensuring alignment with strategic roadmaps and operational standards.
• Drive strategic planning across infrastructure, cloud, and network domains.
• Monitor technology trends and assess opportunities for innovation and optimization.
• Engage with vendors and internal teams to validate solutions through proof-of-concepts.
• Support major incident management by diagnosing complex issues and improving design resilience.

What you will bring

• Strategic mindset with experience in defining and executing architecture roadmaps.
• 3–5 years in enterprise architecture roles within large, global organizations.
• 5+ years in IT infrastructure operations, including networking and cloud technologies.
• Proven experience in multi-year, enterprise-wide programs involving multiple projects and stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud), virtualization, and software-defined networking.
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and align them to strategic goals.
• Clear distinction from solution architects—this role is about vision, strategy, and stakeholder alignment, not technical deep-dives.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage executives, engineers, and vendors.
• Commercial acumen and a collaborative, outcome-focused approach.
• Certifications in cloud and infrastructure architecture are highly desirable.

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.