IT Principal Solution Architect

Parramatta - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW
Working to protect the states environment and heritage.

Lead Solution Architecture Drive Strategic Outcomes
Full time ongoing opportunity available
Office location Parramatta preferred hybrid working supported
Salary relative to experience and ranges from $149K pa to $173K pa super & leave loading

The Department of Climate Change Energy the Environment & Water (DCCEEW) are looking for a Principal Solution Architect to join a dynamic and growing IT team!

About the role

The Principal Solution Architect works closely with a team of Solution Architects to create technology solutions that align with enterprise standards and roadmaps. This role involves developing capability models analysing solution options and collaborating with technology teams to document and implement end-to-end solution designs on schedule.

As the Principal Solution Architect your key responsibilities will include defining solutions that meet business demands and align with enterprise architecture working with service providers to ensure IT solutions deliver business benefits and managing service level agreements. You will be responsible for interpreting business requirements informing strategic technology investments and ensuring solutions are implemented as expected.

In this role you will be challenged with balancing project interdependencies developing tailored solutions to align with various architectures and staying current with industry best practices.

About you

As well as having extensive experience in a solution architecture position or equivalent role to succeed in this role youll also need to have:

Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability to complex evolving challenges and tight deadlines
Excellent teamwork collaboration and stakeholder engagement abilities
Proven experience as a solution architect on large-scale multi-system IT projects
Extensive background in IT solution implementation using project management methodologies
Expertise in TOGAF (certification preferred) and enterprise architecture tools (e.g. Microsoft Visio Ardoq)
Technical experience with application architecture Agile or Python integration platforms (Azure/MuleSoft) cloud (Azure/AWS) CRM (Salesforce) mobile SOA ESB and cloud-based systems
Proficiency in application data and technology modelling

Essential requirements

Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent relevant experience

For more information read the full Role Description.

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change Energy the Environment and Water(DCCEEW) works to protect the states environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy powered by affordable reliable and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the states natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state to support the environment communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

To Apply

If excited by the information above we look forward to receiving your application including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close Sunday 15 February 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Dilip Cheerala A/Chief Architect onor via .

Please also note to be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live work and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people with disabilities the LGBTQI community and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

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