Solution Designer

University of Sydney; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 131,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Generous parental leave

Salary packaging options

Flexible and hybrid working

Career development opportunities

Health and wellbeing programs

Fitness Passport access

Job summary

The University of Sydney is seeking a Solution Designer to translate business needs into practical technology solutions across applications, integration, cloud, infrastructure and security. You’ll work within enterprise architecture standards and collaborate with business stakeholders and technical specialists to deliver effective designs.

Join a collaborative team with flexible, hybrid working arrangements, contribute to governance standards, and help realise the University’s teaching, research

Qualifications

• Proven experience documenting high-level and detailed solution designs.
• Strong understanding of applications, integrations, cloud, and security.
• Experience across complex ICT projects with competing priorities.
• Ability to translate business needs into practical technology solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-level and detailed solution designs for ICT and business initiatives.
• Determine appropriate solution options from requirements with stakeholders.
• Design and document how applications, integrations and tech components work together.
• Collaborate with specialists across application, infrastructure, cloud, and security teams.
• Prepare designs for governance review and communicate risks and decisions.
• Provide technical leadership to delivery teams throughout projects.
• Contribute to design standards, templates and strategies, mentoring others.

Skills

Solution design experience

Cloud environments

Stakeholder communication

Agile & Waterfall

Postgraduate qualification

Managing competing priorities

Education

Postgraduate qualification or equivalent

Job description

Salary $131,108 to $147,858 + 17% Superannuation

Work across applications, integrations, cloud, infrastructure and security in a varied solution design role Help shape technology solutions that support the University’s teaching, research and strategic priorities

Why join the University of Sydney?

Join one of Australia’s leading universities at a pivotal point of change, where technology is evolving to better support student learning, empower teaching excellence, and enable research delivery at global scale. ICT is central to delivering the University’s academic mission. Working across faculties, disciplines, and research communities and operational teams, you will contribute to the platforms, services, and partnerships that enable student success, strengthen teaching, and accelerate research impact. This work spans both the critical services that keep the University running every day and the ongoing improvement of systems and experiences. With strong investment and clear direction in a digital strategy, you’ll operate in a large and complex environment where your contribution is part of a visible, meaningful impact across the University. You’ll collaborate across academic and professional communities to help shape a more connected and capable University, supporting teaching excellence, research impact, and student success.

The Opportunity

As a Solution Designer, you will work from business and project requirements to determine practical technology solutions within the University’s enterprise architecture standards and guardrails. You will develop and document high-level and detailed solution designs, work closely with business stakeholders and technical specialists, and provide technical leadership throughout solution delivery. You will collaborate across application, infrastructure, cloud, security and other technology teams, preparing designs for stakeholder and governance review and helping delivery teams implement approved solutions. You will also contribute to solution design standards, templates and strategies, and share knowledge across the team. You’ll join a collaborative and supportive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, with flexible working arrangements and opportunities to contribute to impactful projects. This role is ideal for a technically strong and collaborative professional who can translate business needs into practical solutions, communicate confidently with a wide range of stakeholders, and manage competing priorities in a complex project environment.

What you’ll do

• Develop high-level and detailed solution designs for ICT and business initiatives.
• Work with business stakeholders and project teams to determine appropriate solution options from agreed requirements.
• Design and document how applications, integrations and technology components work together.
• Collaborate with application specialists, infrastructure, cloud operations and security teams throughout solution delivery.
• Prepare solution designs for stakeholder, governance and peer review, and communicate risks, issues and decisions.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to delivery teams throughout projects.
• Contribute to solution design standards, templates and strategies, while mentoring and sharing knowledge with other team members.

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience developing and documenting high-level and detailed solution designs.
• Strong understanding of applications, application integration, technology stacks and cloud environments.
• Understanding of non-functional requirements and how they influence solution design, including security considerations.
• Good communication skills with the ability to work effectively across business and technical teams.
• Experience working across complex ICT projects and managing competing priorities within agreed timeframes.
• Experience working in both agile and waterfall delivery environments, with a relevant postgraduate qualification and/or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Willingness to adapt to, and apply new and emerging techniques and skills in your work practices.

What’s in it for you?

• 17% superannuation to support your financial future
• Generous parental leave entitlements.
• Competitive salary with salary packaging options
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Career development and learning opportunities
• Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness Passport
• Access to a vibrant, globally recognised university community

Accessibility and inclusion

The University of Sydney is committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience for all candidates. If you require adjustments or additional support at any stage of the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know. This may include adjustments to the interview format, additional time, breaks, accessible interview locations, receiving materials in advance, or any other practical support that will help you participate comfortably. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact [e-mail] to learn more about this role.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Applications Close

Wednesday 28 October 2026 11:59 PM