Senior Solutions Architect

Whizdom; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

12-month contract

Senior EL2 level

Multiple Australian locations

Job summary

Whizdom is seeking an experienced Senior Solution Architect to lead end-to-end enterprise architecture across large-scale programs. You will design secure, scalable solutions, produce detailed designs, and guide delivery with governance and collaboration across business and technical teams.

Based in Australia with hybrid work options, this senior role requires strategic thinking, strong stakeholder engagement, and TOGAF certification.

Qualifications

• Seven+ years in solution architecture for large enterprises.
• Experience designing and deploying enterprise analytics solutions (SAS or equivalent).
• Experience leading architectural design for CRM and integration programs including Salesforce.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of enterprise-scale solution architectures.
• Develop architecture artefacts, documentation and detailed designs.
• Engage with stakeholders to translate objectives into technical solutions.
• Collaborate with architects, leads, project teams and business reps for alignment.
• Provide governance and oversight throughout delivery.
• Resolve complex technical issues and present solutions in governance forums.
• Work with SMEs to apply best practices across programs.

Skills

Solution architecture

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Governance

Enterprise CRM integration

Leadership

Complex enterprise platforms

Education

Tertiary quals in IT/CS/Business

Tools

Salesforce

SAS / analytics tech

Azure

AWS

Job description

Our client is a large Federal Government agency responsible for delivering nationally significant services that support Australians and improve community outcomes. Operating within a highly regulated environment, the organisation is committed to innovation, collaboration and delivering quality services through modern technology solutions.

The organisation values integrity, accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement, fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture focused on achieving meaningful outcomes for the Australian community.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Solution Architect to provide strategic and technical leadership across complex enterprise technology initiatives.

Working within a high-profile program environment, you will be responsible for delivering end-to-end solution architecture, producing detailed designs, and ensuring technology solutions are secure, scalable and aligned with broader business and technology strategies. You will work closely with business stakeholders, architects, development teams and technical specialists to deliver innovative solutions that support critical organisational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of enterprise-scale solution architectures.
• Develop and maintain architecture artefacts, technical documentation and detailed solution designs.
• Engage with business stakeholders to understand strategic objectives and translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Collaborate with enterprise architects, solution leads, project teams and business representatives to ensure alignment across technology domains.
• Provide technical leadership, governance and oversight throughout project delivery.
• Facilitate the resolution of complex technical issues and architectural challenges.Represent solutions through governance forums and decision‑making processes.
• Work closely with SMEs and architecture teams to ensure best practice approaches are applied across projects and programs.

What You Will Bring

• Minimum seven years' experience in solution architecture, including leading the design of complex enterprise-scale platforms.
• Strong architecture experience across large and complex environments.
• Demonstrated experience designing and deploying enterprise analytical solutions, including SAS or equivalent technologies.
• Experience leading architectural design for enterprise CRM and large-scale integration programs, with Salesforce experience highly regarded.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Strong strategic thinking and the ability to balance competing organisational, project and program priorities.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse business and technical stakeholders.
• Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business or a related discipline (desirable).
• TOGAF certification, cloud experience across Azure or AWS, and experience within highly regulated industries will be highly regarded.

What's on Offer

• Initial 12-month contract with a potential 12-month extension option.
• Opportunity to work on large-scale digital transformation and enterprise technology initiatives.
• Senior‑level position equivalent to an EL2 classification.
• Hybrid working arrangements, with a minimum of three days per week in the office.
• Multiple location options across Australia, including Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and other major locations.

Security Requirements

• Australian Citizenship is mandatory.
• Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance.

Submissions close COB Thursday the 24th of September 2026.

Please call Lisa Berjak on 0480 011 550 for any further information. Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre‑employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification, and any other client‑requested checks.

Why partner with Whizdom?

We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.