Are you a visionary Solution Architect ready to drive strategic transformation across complex enterprise environments? Do you thrive in high-impact roles where architecture meets innovation and stakeholder engagement drives meaningful change? If so, we invite you to lead the design and delivery of integrated business and technology solutions that shape the future of the Parliamentary Service on a 12-month temporary appointment with possible extension. About the IT Service Area Located within the Strategy, Policy and Planning Division, our IT Service Area comprises three dynamic teams: ICT Categories and Contracts Enterprise Architecture and Program Delivery IT Operations This role sits within the Enterprise Architecture and Program Delivery team, where strategic thinking meets execution excellence. About your new role As a Solution Architect, you will: Design cost-effective, scalable, and secure solutions aligned with strategic goals. Develop roadmaps, business cases, and change impact assessments. Lead stakeholder engagement to co-design future state models and influence executive decisions. Produce high-quality architectural artefacts to guide enterprise transformation. Apply best practices and drive continuous improvement in architecture and quality frameworks. Have flexibility to work outside business hours for project delivery or emergency recall. What we're looking for A strategic and forward-thinking Solution Architect who thrives in complex enterprise environments and is passionate about designing impactful, future-ready technology solutions. You're someone who can bridge the gap between business needs and technical execution, an architect who not only sees the big picture but also guides teams through the details. You're a trusted advisor, a collaborative leader, and a curious innovator who's ready to shape the digital future of our organisation. To thrive in this role, you'll bring: Proven leadership in enterprise architecture and solution design across complex environments. Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience co-designing client-centric services. Strong analytical skills to assess current operations and establish performance baselines. Excellent communication, negotiation, and facilitation skills in program and project contexts. You will also share the qualities of our team members: Client focused: we put ourselves in the client's shoes Committed: we do what we say - accountable to ourselves and the team Change agent: we embrace change and support our clients to embrace tech changes Critical thinker: we solve problems for our clients, if we can't deliver what they ask for we look for alternatives Curious: we constantly seek to improve our knowledge in our respective fields - we strive for perfection How to apply Applicants are required to submit the following through the SmartJobs website: A current resume. * A suitability statement, no more than two (2) pages outlining your suitability for the role against the role requirements and alignment to our organisational and team values. Applicants are strongly encouraged to peruse the Role Description and Application Information Package attached in SmartJobs.
