Solution Architect
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Job Description
- Fixed term position x 2 for 12 months
- Design and implement cutting-edge IT solutions that align with our strategic vision
- Work across enterprise SaaS cloud infrastructure cybersecurityapplication integration data storage and more.
- Engage with senior stakeholders IT leaders and cross-functional teams to drive meaningful change.
The Role
As a Solution Architect you will:
- Design and develop scalable secure and innovative IT solutions that align with enterprise strategy and business needs.
- Lead the architecture and integration of cloud infrastructure enterprise software and cybersecurity frameworks.
- Collaborate with DevOps Engineering and Delivery teams to ensure seamless implementation.
- Provide expert technical guidance to senior stakeholders and present at steering committees.
- Conduct solution impact analysis to drive informed decision-making and establish IT priorities.
- Develop and enforce IT policies standards and security protocols to maintain compliance and best practices.
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance system performance and agility
What youll bring
- Proven experience in solution architecture enterprise systems and IT strategy alignment.
- Strong expertise in cloud computing SaaS systems integration cybersecurity and data services.
- Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills to drive impactful IT decisions.
- Ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- A commitment to best practices in IT governance security and compliance
About our University
The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision and our values of excellence equity engagement and sustainability the University of Newcastles Looking Ahead Strategic Plan 2020-2025 outlines the Universitys commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities.
For more information click here Our Uni.
What we offer
In addition to working for a university that is breaking boundaries discovering new ways of thinking and cementing a place as a global leader we offer a range of benefits to our employees to ensure you balance your commitments stay healthy and work effectively.
These include:
- Competitive remuneration per annum commensurate with skills and experience
- . superannuation
- Flexible working arrangements (in line with the Universitys Flexible Work Policy
- 17% super and salary packaging
- Additional University Holiday days generous personal leave and parental leave annual leave loading and additional purchased leave scheme
- Discounts in private health insurance gym memberships software travel and more
- Wellbeing programs
Your next steps
Please visit here for a guide on how to apply for a role.
If viewing this on a job board other than the Universitys please click Apply to reach the Universitys website where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy before commencing your application.
Your application must include:
- Your resume
- A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity
- A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed below demonstrating your qualifications and experience with examples.
- Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications in Information Technology or a related field and extensive relevant experience; or extensive experience and management expertise; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
- Demonstrated experience in developing and leading organisation-wide digital solutions and architecture and expert knowledge of relevant technologies and methodologies including cloud mobile business intelligence knowledge management intranet ERP Middleware and integration patterns identify and authorisation management etc.
- Demonstrated experience with producing reviewing solution concepts and designs options paper impact assessments estimations recommendations and solution architectures in a complex environment
- Project management expertise with demonstrated capacity in planning delivering and
- evaluation outcomes to schedule
- Demonstrated leadership capability including the ability to coordinate and influence multiple stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes
- Demonstrated experience in driving process improvement including process mapping data collection to inform improvement activities
- Outstanding interpersonal skills including the capacity to build relationships and an inter-disciplinary way of working
- Demonstrated knowledge of workplace obligations to and experience in leading and cultivating workplace practices and behaviours that promote support and maintain a safe healthy equitable diverse and respectful workplace including responding appropriately to adverse incidents behaviours issues reports and the like
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE
- Strong IT background including an understanding of technical IT concepts IT Infrastructure system integration security databases Cloud SaaS Microservices etc.
- Experience with the TOGAF enterprise Architecture framework or similar
To ensure that your application receives full consideration its important to structure and address the selection criteria outlined in the application process. This helps us better understand your experience and suitability for the role. We appreciate your attention to this matter and look forward to reviewing your application.
Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document.
Your Cover Letter and Response to the Essential Criteria should not exceed 4 pages (approximately 2000 words).
For specific position enquiries please contact Eric Carson Senior Manager Solution Architecture on (02)or via email
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Closing date:Sunday 6th July2025 11:59pm AEST
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Employment Type
Full-Time
