Solution Architect

The University of Western Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Generous paid leave

Employer paid superannuation (up to 17

Salary packaging

Job summary

The University of Western Australia is seeking a senior infrastructure architect to shape and lead multidisciplinary solution architectures across hybrid cloud, data centre, network, storage and related platform services in a full-time ongoing role in Perth.

You will translate requirements into practical designs, provide senior technical leadership on platform transitions, and collaborate with stakeholders to balance strategic intent with delivery constraints while maintaining security and

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification or extensive senior-level experience.
• Credible depth in cloud, infrastructure, networking, security or solution architecture.
• Experience across Azure, data centres, compute, storage, virtualization and networks.
• Ability to lead design conversations and coordinate stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and guide multidisciplinary solution architectures for hybrid cloud and related platform services.
• Translate requirements into infrastructure designs aligned with long-term strategy and roadmaps.
• Provide senior technical leadership for platform transitions, technology upgrades and lifecycle management.

Skills

Cloud infrastructure

Networking

Security

Solution architecture

Leadership

Education

Postgraduate qualification

Tools

Azure

Job description

About The University of Western Australia

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is one of Australia's leading universities and has an international reputation for excellence in teaching, learning and research.It has almost 24,000 students enrolled across four...

• Shape infrastructure solutions that underpin teaching, research and enterprise services.
• Provide hands‑on technical solution architecture across hybrid cloud, networks, compute, storage and platform services.
• Full‑time appointment on an ongoing basis.
• Base salary range: $139,660 – $147,783 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

UWA is making significant investments in Information and Technology Services to enable its strategic direction and goals. The Platforms and Operations portfolio provides the foundational infrastructure, platforms and operational capabilities that support the University’s teaching, research and professional services environments.

Robust, secure and well‑governed infrastructure architecture is vital to ensuring that cloud, data centre, network, endpoint, integration and classroom technology services are reliable, scalable and aligned to enterprise architecture and operational standards.

About the opportunity

• Work specifically across the IT infrastructure domain, developing and guiding multidisciplinary solution architectures for hybrid cloud, data centre, network, storage, endpoint and related platform services.
• Translate project, business and technology requirements into practical infrastructure designs, patterns and implementation guidance that align with long‑term strategy, roadmaps and enterprise architecture direction.
• Provide senior technical leadership for platform transitions, technology upgrades and infrastructure lifecycle management, including design reviews, risk assessment, implementation planning and transition to support.

About you

• You bring either a postgraduate qualification, extensive senior‑level experience, or a strong combination of relevant education, training and practical experience.
• You have credible technical depth in cloud, infrastructure, networking, security or solution architecture, supported by relevant certifications or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• You are comfortable working across complex infrastructure environments, such as Azure, data centres, compute, storage, virtualisation, networks, endpoint platforms, automation, monitoring or related security controls.
• You can lead technical design conversations, test assumptions, document clear recommendations and bring project, architecture, cyber security and operations stakeholders with you.
• You bring a positive, can‑do mindset, enjoy working with autonomy, and are able to balance strategic intent with practical delivery constraints while building trusted relationships with technical and non‑technical colleagues.

Note

As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to complete declarations in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender‑based Violence. A current National Police Clearance will be required by the successful applicant.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Thursday, 17 September 2026

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia

• Flexible working options.
• Generous paid leave including parental leave.
• Up to 17% employer paid superannuation.
• Salary packaging available.
• Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.
• Up to 25% discount on eligible UWA full‑fee courses.
• Discounted health insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.