The Enterprise Architecture and Program Delivery team is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to design and lead strategic, enterprise wide technology and business solutions that deliver measurable outcomes.

Job details

Do you thrive on designing solutions that shape the future of organisations? Are you passionate about translating strategy into high‑impact business and technology outcomes through strong architecture and collaboration?

The Enterprise Architecture and Program Delivery team is seeking an experienced and motivated Solution Architect to design and lead the delivery of holistic, enterprise‑wide solutions. In this influential role, you will work closely with executives, stakeholders, delivery teams and vendors to co‑design sustainable, secure and customer‑centred solutions that deliver measurable business value and support long‑term organisational goals.

Key Objectives

• Deliver strategic, high‑impact business and technology solutions aligned to organisational objectives.
• Drive stakeholder engagement and co‑design through effective consultation and influence.
• Strengthen enterprise architecture, quality and governance frameworks.

Your Role

• Lead the design of integrated business and technology solutions, including strategies, roadmaps, business cases and change impacts.
• Identify and mitigate architectural risks, ensuring solutions meet security, scalability and performance standards.
• Plan and oversee system integration across applications, data, APIs and services, providing architectural leadership and mentoring.
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops to elicit requirements and co‑design future state operating models and solutions.
• Assess existing systems and operating models to establish performance baselines and improvement opportunities.
• Produce high‑quality architecture artefacts such as operating models, solution designs, user stories and use cases to influence executive decision‑making.
• Apply industry standards and evidence‑based practices to ensure accurate, traceable documentation and continuous framework improvement.
• Engage constructively with vendors and external partners to evaluate emerging technologies and solutions.

What We're Looking For

• A degree or recognised qualification in Information Technology or a related discipline (highly desirable).
• Industry certifications in Enterprise or Solution Architecture (e.g. TOGAF, Azure Solutions Architect, ServiceNow Architect).
• Demonstrated experience delivering enterprise architecture and solution design in complex environments.
• Proven ability to lead stakeholder engagement and co‑design customer‑centric solutions.
• Strong knowledge of industry frameworks, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High‑level negotiation, facilitation and documentation skills in complex program or project environments.

What We Offer

At Queensland Parliament, you'll contribute to work that matters. You'll collaborate with skilled professionals, influence strategic outcomes, and build a rewarding career supported by leadership, learning, and wellbeing initiatives.

Find out more: Careers | Queensland Parliament

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a suitability statement (no more than 2 pages) via the SmartJobs website.

Your statement should address the experience, skills, knowledge and abilities outlined in the Selection Criteria.

Applicants are encouraged to review the Applicant Information Package and Position Description on SmartJobs.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Application Information Package_Precinct Roles (PDF, 413KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Role Description_Solution Architect (PDF, 620KB)
  Role Description