Solution Architect

The University of Newcastle; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 121,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Salary packaging

Additional leave

Health insurance discounts

Gym discounts

Software discounts

Travel discounts

Job summary

The University of Newcastle is seeking a Solution Architect to design and deliver scalable IT solutions across cloud, SaaS, integration, and cybersecurity, aligned to enterprise strategy and business needs. You will lead architecture, drive integration patterns, and provide guidance to senior stakeholders while shaping IT governance and security standards.

Based at Callaghan in Newcastle, this full-time HEW 8 role offers competitive remuneration and benefits, including flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect with enterprise integration expertise.
• Strong understanding of cloud computing, SaaS, and data services.
• Ability to engage senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams.
• Experience with IT governance, security, and compliance.
• Experience presenting at steering committees.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable, secure IT solutions aligned with business needs.
• Lead architecture and integration of cloud infrastructure and enterprise software.
• Collaborate with DevOps, Engineering, and Delivery teams to ensure implementation.
• Provide expert technical guidance to senior stakeholders and steering committees.
• Conduct solution impact analysis to drive IT priorities.
• Develop and enforce IT policies, standards, and security protocols.
• Champion continuous improvement to enhance performance and agility.

Skills

Enterprise integration

Cloud computing

Cybersecurity

IT strategy alignment

Stakeholder engagement

Data services

Solution architecture

API-led integration

Leadership

Job description

The University of Newcastle – Newcastle NSW

• Design and implement cutting-edge IT solutions that align with our strategic vision
• Work across enterprise SaaS, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, application integration, data storage, and more.
• Engage with senior stakeholders, IT leaders, and cross-functional teams to drive meaningful change.

The Role

As a Solution Architect, you will:

• Design and develop scalable, secure, and innovative IT solutions that align with enterprise strategy and business needs.
• Lead the architecture and integration of cloud infrastructure, enterprise software, and cybersecurity frameworks.
• Collaborate with DevOps, Engineering, and Delivery teams to ensure seamless implementation.
• Provide expert technical guidance to senior stakeholders and present at steering committees.
• Conduct solution impact analysis to drive informed decision-making and establish IT priorities.
• Develop and enforce IT policies, standards, and security protocols to maintain compliance and best practices.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance system performance and agility

This continuing position is full time at a HEW 8 Higher Education Worker level and is based at Callaghan

What you’ll bring

• Demonstrated experience as a Solution Architect ideally with deep expertise in enterprise integration
• Proven experience in solution architecture, enterprise systems, and IT strategy alignment.
• A strong understanding of logical and physical integration patterns including
• API led integration
• Messaging and data synchronisation
• Strong expertise in cloud computing, SaaS, systems integration, cybersecurity, and data services.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills to drive impactful IT decisions.
• Ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• A commitment to best practices in IT governance, security, and compliance

About our University

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision and our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability, the University of Newcastle’s Looking Ahead Strategic Plan 2020-2025 outlines the University’s commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities.

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What we offer

In addition to working for a university that is breaking boundaries, discovering new ways of thinking and cementing a place as a global leader, we offer a range of benefits to our employees to ensure you balance your commitments, stay healthy and work effectively.

These include:

• Remuneration $120677 - $140,791 per annum, commensurate with skills and experience + superannuation
• Flexible working arrangements (in line with the University’s Flexible Work Policy
• 17% super and salary packaging
• Additional University Holiday days, generous personal leave and parental leave, annual leave loading and additional purchased leave scheme
• Discounts in private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more

Your next steps

For specific position enquiries, please contact Eric Carson, Senior Manager, Solution Architecture on (02) 4055 0*** or via email ***********@newcastle.edu.au

Having Difficulties? Please reach out to us: **********@newcastle.edu.au

Our assessment process

Typically, candidates that progress beyond the shortlist stage can expect to undertake the following (minimum) assessment activities as part of the recruitment process:

• Interview (an ‘in person’ interview will be conducted as part of the process)
• Referee checks
• Pre-employment checks as appropriate to the role

Our University is committed to creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for every member of our community. This commitment is central to our values and our efforts to build a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive.

As part of this, and in alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence 2025, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence risk factors as part of our recruitment processes.

The completion and return of the University’s Gender-based Violence Declaration Form will form part of the pre-employment checks for this position and any offer of employment will be conditional upon review by the University.

Our adherence to the Code is about more than compliance—it’s about living our values. Together, we can ensure our University remains a place where respect, safety, and inclusion are non-negotiable.

We are committed to a fair, inclusive, and barrier-free recruitment process. If you require an alternative way to access the Position Description or submit your application, please contact **********@newcastle.edu.au.

Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the assessment and interview process to support all applicants to participate fully.

The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and strongly encourage women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

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