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Posted 12 June, 2026

APPLICATIONS CLOSED-BAF Request: SYDNEY-618-Government-Senior Payments Architect

Internal Consulting Group
Sydney,QLD,Australia,2000 Full Time
Reference: 474_449993_405556000001785040

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\n A new ICG client is seeking an experienced payments architect<\/b> to lead the design and technical roadmap development for a new multi\-faceted payments service model. The client is keen to fill the role quickly with the best qualified candidate. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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\n The client needs a senior payments architect <\/b>with extensive experience in both designing open\-based payments systems and building technical roadmaps for implementation. Familiarity with payments platforms and related interactions in the Australian market is a must and the candidate needs to be able to work at both the technical level and at the strategic level to ensure the roadmap is sound.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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\n Ideally, the candidates should have:<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • 10+ years of business\/commercial experience in payments and technology architecture
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  • Demonstrable history of technology roadmap design and implementation
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  • Ability to engage with senior management at the appropriate level of detail, translating technical requirements into business\-relatable implications
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  • Have experience across B2B and B2C payments technologies, IT platform and enterprise architecture, payments services design, broad understanding of IT policies, procedures, standards and process methodologies
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    <\/span>Candidates must also be able to:<\/span><\/b><\/b><\/span><\/span>
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    • Manage stakeholders with work plans and clear deliverables and clear guidance <\/span>
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    • Agree priorities and ensure the required outputs are delivered on schedule with the executive director <\/span>
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    • Leverage exceptional communication skills with the ability to deliver a clear storyline supported with high\-quality insightful visuals, analysis, and findings<\/span>
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      \n The engagement is primarily focused on leading the development of the payments technology roadmap with deep engagement with the executive director and a large diverse team. Although this initial engagement is short\-term, the client would potentially expand the role (based on candidate performance) into a longer term engagement past roadmap development and into the implementation and execution of the roadmap.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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        \n Logistics:<\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/span>The client is looking to start as soon as possible.This is an initial 3\-month contract<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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        \n Location:<\/b><\/span> <\/span><\/span>Sydney CBD. <\/span><\/span><\/span>
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        \n Offshore & Interstate candidates will be responsible for their travel and accommodation costs.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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        \n Rates<\/b>: <\/span><\/span>Payments Architec<\/b>t \- $1,600 \- $1,750 gross per day <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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        \n Close Date \- Thursday 31st January, <\/span> 5pm AEDT<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/b><\/span>
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