Solution Architect

The role
This is an exciting opportunity to join a federal government program delivering Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. As Solution Architect you will provide strategic and technical guidance across the program, working closely with IT, business areas and development teams to shape and deliver fit for purpose solution architectures.

The role is ideally based in Canberra but candidates located near other agency offices nationally are encouraged to apply. Hybrid working is available and remote candidates with excellent communication skills will be considered.

Key responsibilities

• Review and develop application governance artefacts including strategies, architectures, roadmaps and policies
• Assess existing on premise and cloud applications for sustainability and governance alignment
• Identify issues, risks and opportunities and provide practical recommendations
• Support scoping, costing, planning and delivery of new application services
• Ensure technical, security and architecture standards are applied consistently
• Assess change requests and advise governance bodies on recommended actions
• Contribute as part of an Agile delivery team

About you

• 5+ years experience as a Solution or Application Architect
• Strong background designing cloud based solutions
• Proven ability to design and document solutions aligned to business needs and strategic direction
• Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to non technical audiences
• Skilled at building relationships and bridging business and technical teams
• Strong analytical, problem solving and risk management capability

Highly regarded

• ERP solution architecture experience
• ServiceNow experience
• Commonwealth Government ICT transformation experience
• Knowledge of Commonwealth ICT frameworks
• Agile experience (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe or similar)
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or industry certifications

Security and eligibility
Australian Citizenship is essential. Candidates must hold an active AGSVA Baseline clearance and be able to obtain Negative Vetting Level 1.

How to apply
The role commences early November 2026 and applications close 20th October. Click Apply to submit your resume 

*only shortlisted candidates will be contacted