IDAM Technical Lead

• Melbourne location, Wurundjeri Country
• Full time, 18 Month Fixed Term position
• Attractive salary, super, and salary packaging

For over 240 years combined, Berry Street and Yooralla have been at the forefront of supporting Australians with a disability and those experiencing poverty, violence and abuse. Now, as one unified organisation, we bring together unparalleled expertise and a shared commitment to empowering individuals and families to thrive, while upholding and championing their human rights. We believe in a future where everyone has the opportunity to live the fulfilling life they choose for themselves, free from the impacts of trauma, violence, and abuse, achieved safely and with dignity.

The Opportunity

We’re seeking a highly capable Senior Technical Delivery Lead to guide a major identity transformation program. This role is perfect for someone who thrives at the intersection of security architecture, vendor management and strategic decision‑making. If you enjoy shaping complex solutions, influencing outcomes, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact!

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical counterpart to our external delivery partner.
• Coordinate discovery activities and ensure the right internal stakeholders are engaged.
• Drive progress where requirements are evolving or not fully defined.
• Monitor vendor delivery quality, cadence, and alignment with organisational priorities.
• Prioritise and manage project scope and delivery in partnership with the delivery partner.
• Interpret architecture designs across identity, infrastructure, and applications to inform decisions.
• Ensure identity design choices consider impacts across cybersecurity, infrastructure, platforms, applications, and business domains.
• Coordinate and facilitate technical and operational decisions throughout the project.
• Support transition planning from implementation to steady‑state operations.
• Engage with stakeholders across the business, from frontline staff to senior leaders.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable outcomes for non‑technical stakeholders.
• Support workshops, decision forums, and discovery activities with confidence and clarity.

About You

• Strong understanding and experience of identity architecture, IAM platforms, authentication/authorisation patterns, and integration approaches.
• Experience working across hybrid environments (cloud + on‑prem), including JML processes and legacy system constraints.
• Ability to interpret architecture diagrams and translate them into practical design and delivery decisions.
• Confident engaging with cybersecurity, infrastructure, application owners, business leaders, and external partners.
• Able to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for non‑technical audiences.
• Proactive, resilient, and comfortable navigating organisational ambiguity.

What You'll Receive

• Coaching, reflective supervision and professional growth
• Salary packaging (up to $15,900 + meals/accommodation)
• Employee Assistance Program and well-being supports
• A team that has your back and a culture that genuinely cares

How to Apply

Applications including resume and cover letter addressing your suitability for the position to be submitted by 11pm, Thursday 16 April, 2026. Please be aware that applications will be assessed as they are received, so we would encourage applicants to submit their interest as soon as possible.

Queries to Andrea Harris, Integration Lead on 0429 896 370.

We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of the Victorian community. We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion brings, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies.

We encourage applications from people with lived experience of disability. You'll receive adjustments and support throughout the whole process — from the application stage to starting in the workplace. If you require the position description in a different format or any accommodation or assistance during the application and interview stages please contact the person listed on the ad or alternatively email recruitment@berrystreet.org.au or call 9421 9379.

Berry Street Yooralla is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTIQA+. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.

Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a NDIS Screening Check, Working with Children Check and National and International Police check (if required) and NDIS training.