Enterprise Solution Architect

Department of Education; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 143,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Education in Melbourne seeks an experienced Enterprise/Solution Architect to define architecture direction and design end-to-end digital solutions in partnership with the VCAA and Education portfolio. This is a fixed-term 18-month role based in Melbourne, VIC.

You will develop architectures aligned with Department principles, govern design decisions, and guide delivery from discovery through to handover while balancing security, cost and performance requirements.

Qualifications

• Senior-level enterprise/solution architecture experience.
• Experience designing end-to-end solutions across business, information, applications and integration.
• Knowledge of TOGAF or equivalent methods and design governance.

Responsibilities

• Develop current, target and transition architectures aligned with shared principles.
• Translate business needs into implementable designs across domains.
• Guide solutions from discovery through implementation and handover.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

End-to-end design

Stakeholder engagement

Cloud applications

Solution governance

Education

TOGAF certification

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

Sparx Enterprise Architect

Archi

LeanIX

Azure

MuleSoft

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Enterprise/Solution Architect to establish VCAA's architecture direction and design end-to-end digital solutions in close partnership with the Department of Education. This is an 18-month fixed-term opportunity based in Melbourne, Victoria.

• Salary: $142,790 - $191,084 (Plus Superannuation of 12%)
• Fixed term - 18 months
• Usual hours of work: Full time (flexible work conditions may be available)
• Usual work location: East Melbourne

Fixed term full time role for 18 months

About the Department

The VCAA is a statutory body responsible to the Victorian Minister for Education, serving both government and non-government schools. In this context, the VCAA is responsible for developing high-quality curriculum and assessment products and services.

The VCAA is a registered foundational and senior secondary awarding body with the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA). As part of its functions, the VCAA develops policies, criteria and standards for:

• curriculum, assessments and courses for school-aged students
• learning, development and assessments which relate to early childhood

The VCAA develops strong relationships with the government, Independent and Catholic school sector, other national and interstate curriculum authorities, academics in the field, teacher/subject associations and, most importantly, with Victorian educators.

All VCAA employees are expected to perform their duties in accordance with relevant legislation, governance requirements, policies and procedures, safety obligations, the Code of Conduct for Victorian public sector employees, and the Victorian Public Sector Values.

All roles are expected to work collaboratively across teams and functions, build productive relationships, and contribute to shared organisational outcomes.

About the Division

Corporate Services Division provides enabling services to support the operation of the VCAA with communications, engagement, data and analytics, legal policy, finance, human resources, technology infrastructure and applications.

Corporate Services is focussed on delivering high quality, innovative services and operating as a strong collaborative partner to the Curriculum and Assessment Divisions to support delivery of the VCAAs vision and mission.

The role works across VCAA and Department of Education architecture, platform and delivery teams to align ICT investments, solution designs and transition roadmaps with shared enterprise direction and VCAA priorities.

About the Role

You will develop current, target and transition architectures aligned with Department principles, standards and shared platforms, whole-of-government direction and VCAA's ICT Strategy. You will translate business needs into implementable designs across business, information, applications, integration and technology.

Working with Department architects, platform owners, VCAA leaders and delivery partners, you will guide solutions from discovery through implementation and operational handover. You will assess reuse early and balance business value, whole-of-life cost, delivery constraints and technology risk.

You will provide architecture governance and assurance through agreed review processes, documenting decisions and exceptions and seeking required endorsements. Your designs will address security, privacy, accessibility, resilience and sustainable operational support.

Attributes

You will bring strategic thinking, sound technical judgement and collaborative leadership. You will be able to explain design trade-offs clearly, build trusted partnerships and resolve dependencies across organisational boundaries.

You will also bring:

• senior architecture experience developing strategies, standards and transition roadmaps aligned with enterprise principles and priorities
• experience designing end-to-end solutions and guiding delivery from discovery through implementation and operational handover
• experience applying architecture governance, documenting decisions and exceptions, and managing shared-platform dependencies
• expertise in cloud and enterprise applications, APIs, integration and data migration
• the ability to embed security, privacy, acce ssibility, performance, resilience and operational support in solution designs
• experience applying TOGAF or equivalent methods and assessing reuse, build and buy options against business needs and whole-of-life costs
• strong partnership and influencing skills with enterprise architects, platform owners, delivery teams and senior stakeholders
• the ability to mentor teams, share reusable architecture practices and strengthen continuous improvement
• a commitment to Victorian Public Sector Values and a safe, inclusive and collaborative workplace.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

Senior enterprise and solution architecture experience, including strategies, standards, roadmaps and end-to-end delivery. Demonstrated expertise in cloud applications, APIs, integration and data migration, addressing security and service quality. Experience applying TOGAF or equivalent methods, enterprise principles and design governance, and assessing reuse and whole-of-life costs. Strong collaboration with enterprise architects, platform owners and delivery teams, with the ability to resolve competing priorities and advise senior stakeholders.

Desirable:

TOGAF or equivalent enterprise architecture certification; a relevant tertiary qualification; and experience in Victorian Government, another Australian government jurisdiction or a large public sector organisation. Knowledge of applicable Victorian Government digital guidance, Victorian Protective Data Security Standards, Information Privacy Principles and cyber security practices. Experience with Sparx Enterprise Architect, Archi, LeanIX or similar tools, and understanding of Azure, Microsoft enterprise platforms, Salesforce, ServiceNow, MuleSoft and integration technologies.

Further Information

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.

The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.

Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.

For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Chris Hofmann – Director, Technology via 03 8709 1*** or *************@education.vic.gov.au.

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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Applications close 11:59pm on 30-Oct-2026