Solution Architect - Device (Opal Next Gen) - Temporary Opportunity For Up To 12 Months

Transport for NSW; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 163,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport For NSW seeks a Solution Architect for the Opal Next Gen program. This fixed-term role (up to 12 months, hybrid) is based in Parramatta and may involve other NSW offices.

You will lead architectures for onboard ticketing systems and related bus-tracking technologies, collaborating with vendors and stakeholders to ensure secure, scalable solutions across NSW transport networks. Key focus areas include integration with Opal 2.0, governance and assurance activities, and ensuring alignment

Qualifications

• Experience configuring, supporting and maintaining onboard ticketing tech such as driver consoles and validators.
• Ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure delivery of bus solutions per technology policies and standards.
• Knowledge of architecture practices and governance in large public sector programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and support solution architectures enabling data driven decision making.
• Collaborate with Opal 2.0 Bus Solution suppliers and stakeholders to validate designs.
• Review technical documentation and assist testing, deployment planning, and transition activities.
• Support governance, risk management and architecture reviews across the program.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Bus onboard ticketing

System configuration

Technical documentation

Education

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline

Tools

Driver consoles

Bus validators

Bus tracking equipment

Job description

Solution Architect - Device (Opal Next Gen) - Temporary Opportunity for up to 12 months

Solution Architect - Device (Opal Next Gen) - Temporary Opportunity for up to 12 months

Organisation/Entity:Transport For NSW

Job category:Information & Communication Technology

Job location: Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150

Job reference number:112082

Employment type:Fixed Term Full-Time

Salary range:$163145.0-$182721.0

You see the big picture, you’ve always worked on a grand scale, and now you’re ready to re-focus on grand impact.

Your innovative mindset is key to creating solutions to complex problems. Our systems drive our organisational success and underpin every journey our customers take. This is your opportunity to be part of an expert team who build and refine seamless technology experiences.

In this role, you'll:

Work on the Opal 2.0 program, an $820m transformation program that will modernise the Opal ticketing system, and support technologies across NSW's public transport network. The program will deliver a smarter, more connected and future ready travel experience through enhanced digital capabilities, improved bus fleet tracking and management, integrated ticketing solutions, and improved customer services.

Be responsible for developing, maintaining and supporting solution architectures that enable effective use of information to support data driven decision making, strategic planning, policy development and operational outcomes, whilst ensuring alignment with Transport for NSW technology strategy and compliance requirements.

In the first six months:

This role plays a key part in the delivery of Opal 2.0 program, partnering with the Opal 2.0 Bus Solution supplier, technical specialists and business stakeholders to support the design, operation and validation of the Opal 2.0 Bus Solution. Key responsibilities include reviewing and assessing technical documentation, working with architecture and test teams to develop and validate testing approaches, and contributing to installation, deployment and transition planning activities. The role also supports governance and assurance processes through solution analysis, option evaluation, risk and issue management, helping to ensure Bus Solution outcomes are delivered effectively and aligned with program objectives.

In the second six months:

As the program progresses, the focus shifts towards validating solution readiness and operational performance. You will work even closer with the business architecture team, test teams, and solution suppliers to review test outcomes, support and witness test execution, analyse testing risks, and lead the triage and resolution of complex issues. The role also involves investigating installation and transition challenges, assessing technical artefacts, and contributing to governance and assurance activities, including architecture reviews, solution assessments, risk management and decision support. This is a hands‑on role requiring strong collaboration, critical thinking and problem‑solving skills to help drive the successful delivery and transition of the Bus Solution within the Opal 2.0 program.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack

About You:

For you to be successful in this highly specialised role, you will have proven experience performing similar duties, including the configuration, supporting, and maintenance of onboard ticketing technologies, such as driver consoles, validators, and bus tracking equipment. Experienced in engaging with internal and external stakeholders to assure delivery of bus solutions in line with technology policies and standards.

Nice to Haves:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline

This is a fixed term opportunity, until 26 November 2027.

This role is based in a hybrid environment, with 50% of your time spent in the office. You will typically work from our Parramatta. To support team collaboration though, you may also be required to work from other offices on occasion.

This is a Grade 9 role, paying between $163,145.00 - $182,721.00 + super. The grade level will be assessed based on your relevant skills, experiences, capabilities, and qualifications etc.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

Flexible work optionsmay be available. Learn more viaFlexible work options and policy

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