Enterprise Solutions Architect for Higher Education

Southern Cross University; Coffs Harbour; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Southern Cross University is seeking a seasoned Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of complex, enterprise‑wide solutions across teaching, research, and administration. You will collaborate with development teams and stakeholders to ensure architectures align with strategic goals.

Reporting to the Enterprise Architect, you will establish design standards, promote scalable and secure patterns, and mentor teams while guiding major platform integrations such as TechnologyOne,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT or CS (or related field).
• 8+ years in technical roles with at least 5 years in solution architecture.
• Experience designing and integrating enterprise platforms including TechnologyOne, Dynamics 365, Blackboard, and Teams.
• Strong understanding of solution design patterns, architectural frameworks, and integration practices.
• Ability to lead large-scale architecture initiatives and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of complex, enterprise-wide solutions spanning multiple systems and domains.
• Drive integration of core platforms to ensure seamless connectivity across systems.
• Establish and promote architectural standards and scalable, secure design patterns.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to development teams, promoting best practices in solution design and technology selection.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to shape the technology roadmap and drive strategic initiatives across teaching, research and administration.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Solution architecture

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology/Computer Science

Tools

TechnologyOne

Dynamics 365

Blackboard

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Southern Cross University is seeking a seasoned Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of complex, enterprise‑wide solutions across teaching, research, and administration. You will collaborate with development teams and stakeholders to ensure architectures align with strategic goals.

Reporting to the Enterprise Architect, you will establish design standards, promote scalable and secure patterns, and mentor teams while guiding major platform integrations such as TechnologyOne,