Senior Solution Architect

Medibank; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Medibank is seeking a Senior Solution Architect to shape and deliver technology solutions across the enterprise within the PA&I team. You will lead solution planning, design scalable and secure architectures and partner with senior stakeholders to turn business goals into practical outcomes.

The role is a 12-month fixed-term contract based in Melbourne, requiring extensive experience across Agile and Waterfall environments and a track record of driving architecture governance and best practices.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of solution architecture delivery in complex enterprise environments.
• Proven ability to develop pragmatic architecture strategies, roadmaps and recommendations.
• Strong experience with architecture frameworks and governance practices (TOGAF, SAFe).

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of solution architectures aligning with business goals and technology direction.
• Partner with stakeholders to define requirements and deliver architecture outcomes.
• Drive alignment between solution, enterprise and platform architecture for an integrated tech landscape.
• Establish and maintain architecture standards, governance practices and reusable assets.
• Facilitate workshops and collaborate with cross-functional teams across programs.
• Evaluate technology solutions and support vendor selection.
• Champion innovation and architectural best practice across programs.

Skills

Solution architecture

Stakeholder management

Enterprise architecture

Architecture strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Tools

TOGAF

SAFe

Job description

It’s a strange thing to say, because us humans are capable of incredible things. And at Medibank, we know our greatest potential lies in the people who work with us.

We strive to make real, fundamental change, driven by a simple purpose: to create the best health and well-being for all of Australia.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Solution Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering technology solutions that drive meaningful business outcomes across Medibank. Working within the Performance, Architecture & Innovation (PAI) team, you will lead solution planning and architecture activities, partnering with business and technology stakeholders to design scalable, secure and innovative solutions aligned with enterprise strategy.

This is a 12-month Fixed Term Contract opportunity,

to influence strategic technology decisions, contribute to major transformation initiatives, and drive the evolution of architecture practices within a complex enterprise environment. You'll collaborate with senior leaders, architects, delivery teams and technology partners to turn business goals into practical, high-quality solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and delivery of solution architectures that align with business goals and strategic technology direction.
• Partner with stakeholders to understand requirements, define solution visions and deliver business-focused architecture outcomes.
• Drive alignment between solution, enterprise and platform architecture to ensure an integrated technology landscape.
• Establish and maintain architecture standards, governance practices and reusable architectural assets.
• Facilitate workshops and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support planning, design and delivery activities.
• Evaluate technology solutions, support vendor selection activities and recommend architecture options.
• Champion innovation, continuous improvement and architectural best practice across programs and teams.

Must haves:

• 10+ years' experience delivering solution architecture in complex enterprise environments.
• Proven ability to develop pragmatic architecture strategies, roadmaps and recommendations that enable successful delivery outcomes.
• Strong experience with architecture frameworks, governance practices and methodologies such as TOGAF and SAFe.
• Demonstrated success designing and delivering large-scale, multi-system solutions across Agile and Waterfall environments.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, facilitation and influencing skills, including the ability to communicate complex concepts simply.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology or equivalent professional experience.

Imagine working with us…

We understand that work means different things to everyone... We know happy, healthy people make great teams, and great teams put more heart into each customer and patient interaction. And that’s why we’re reinventing work.

Imagine a workplace where work didn't feel like work.

A workplace where you could shape when and where you work to have more impact.

Where flexible working isn’t a buzzword, it’s a reality.

Imagine a workplace that helps you and your family thrive.

Where connection, personal development and health and well-being are front of mind.

Learn more about our benefits here: https://careers.medibank.com.au/culture/rewards-benefits/

For you, work should help you Live Better. It should bring you fulfillment and joy. And with Medibank, it could.

Inclusion and Accessibility

We believe in everyone's potential and strive to make Medibank inclusive for all because different perspectives make us better. We encourage applications from everyone, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, neurodivergent candidates, LGBTQIA+ community including transgender and gender diverse candidates and candidates with a disability.