Solution Architect Principal

Water-Corporation; City Of Vincent; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Water Corporation is seeking an experienced Principal Solution Architect to lead the design of enterprise technology solutions that enable business transformation and deliver essential services to the Western Australian community.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, architects, and vendors to translate complex requirements into scalable architectures, align with enterprise standards, and guide governance through delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree in IT, CS, IS or related discipline.
• Significant experience designing ICT solutions across architecture domains.
• Experience working with business and technical stakeholders to define solution requirements.
• Demonstrated experience operating within enterprise architecture and governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of technology solutions across a diverse enterprise environment.
• Translate business requirements into architectures and solution designs.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts, SMEs, vendors and project teams to develop fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Contribute to enterprise architecture strategies, technology roadmaps, and lifecycle initiatives.
• Provide architectural leadership and governance throughout project delivery.
• Assess the impact of proposed solutions and ensure alignment with architecture principles and standards.
• Support architecture governance processes and contribute to critical architectural decision-making.
• Research emerging technologies and industry trends, identifying opportunities that deliver business value.
• Maintain and enhance architecture documentation and repositories.

Skills

Solution architecture

Enterprise architecture

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in IT/CS/IS

Job description

At Water Corporation we're shifting our focus to the next phase of our strategic plan - building on strong foundations to strengthen capabilities, modernise systems, and accelerate innovation across the business. This phase is about elevating how we deliver technology services: making them faster, more responsive, and more closely aligned to the needs of our people, our operations, and our customers. To support this evolution, we're recruiting for key roles that will be pivotal in strategically shaping a modern, collaborative, and customer‑centric Information & Technology Group. If you're excited about leading innovation, finding smarter ways of working, and making a meaningful impact, now is the perfect time to join us.

About the role

We are seeking experienced and innovative Principal Solution Architects to join our Information Security Office Cyber Security Platform Team. In this influential role, you will lead the design of enterprise technology solutions that enable business transformation, improve operational outcomes, and support the delivery of essential services to the Western Australian community.

Working closely with business stakeholders, architects, project teams, and technology partners, you will translate business needs into robust, scalable, and future-focused technology solutions that align with enterprise architecture principles, standards, and strategic roadmaps.

What the role will involve:

As a Principal Solution Architect, you will:

• Lead the design and delivery of technology solutions across a diverse enterprise environment.
• Translate business requirements into technical architectures and solution designs.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts, Subject Matter Experts, vendors, and project teams to develop fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Contribute to enterprise architecture strategies, technology roadmaps, and application lifecycle initiatives.
• Provide architectural leadership and governance throughout project delivery.
• Assess the impact of proposed solutions and ensure alignment with established architecture principles and standards.
• Support architecture governance processes and contribute to critical architectural decision-making.
• Research emerging technologies and industry trends, identifying opportunities that deliver business value.
• Maintain and enhance architecture documentation and repositories.

About you:

You are a strategic thinker with a strong blend of business and technology expertise. You enjoy solving complex problems, influencing stakeholders, and designing solutions that create long-term value.

To be successful, you will bring:

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Degree qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• Significant experience designing and implementing ICT solutions across multiple architecture domains.
• Extensive experience working with business and technical stakeholders to define solution requirements and architecture outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience operating within enterprise architecture and governance frameworks.

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

• Strong understanding of solution architecture, enterprise architecture, and IT governance principles.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business outcomes and benefits.
• Excellent understanding of technology dependencies across large and complex organisations.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and influencing skills.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical delivery outcomes.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.

Desirable

• Experience within utility, infrastructure, or asset-intensive industries.
• Knowledge of enterprise application ecosystems and technology platforms.
• Active professional networks within the architecture community.
• Familiarity with utility business operations.

As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.

Applications close Tuesday 6th October 2026

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace

Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.

We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments during the recruitment process including an alternative format of the application form, can contact a Recruitment Officer at [e-mail] or 08 9420 2000.

To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website