Solutions Architect

Department of Primary Industries and Regions; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NPC Check

Ongoing opportunity

37.5 hours per week

Job summary

The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is seeking a Solutions Architect to join the ICT Branch in the Corporate Services Division. You will provide vision, leadership, and design expertise to guide the development and governance of PIRSA’s ICT solutions, spanning on-premise, cloud and hybrid environments.

You will partner with business and ICT stakeholders to shape a strategic technology direction, drive architectural consistency, and deliver customer-focused, accessible

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of current and emerging ICT trends across applications, infrastructure and technologies.
• Extensive experience with on-premise, cloud and hybrid environments and strong solution-architecture capabilities.
• Proven ability to apply IT architecture principles to design large or complex ICT systems and assess options.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for evaluating new technologies and advising the business.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to negotiate, influence and gain stakeholder alignment.
• Ability to write clear technical IT documentation and presentations for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the solution architecture and design for major in-house ICT projects to meet business requirements.
• Develop and maintain architecture frameworks for on-premise, cloud and hybrid delivery.
• Provide leadership and best-practice guidance to ensure technical excellence and collaboration.
• Collaborate with business and ICT stakeholders to align solutions with strategic goals and transitions.
• Research and report on potential solutions to deliver meaningful business improvements.
• Contribute to a strategic roadmap for enterprise-wide ICT solutions, online and mobile-ready.

Skills

ICT trends

Cloud & on-premise

IT architecture principles

Analytical/problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Technical documentation

Job description

The Opportunity We have an exciting opportunity for a Solutions Architect to join our Information & Communication Technology Branch within the Corporate Services Division at the Department of Primary Industries and Regions. Are you an experienced ICT professional ready to shape contemporary solutions that support South Australia’s primary industries and regions? In this influential role, you will provide vision, leadership, analysis and design expertise to guide the development, maintenance and governance of PIRSA’s current and future ICT solutions. Working across the business, you will help shape and deliver efficient, contemporary technology solutions that support high levels of customer service and responsiveness.

How You’ll Make a Difference

• Lead the solution architecture and design for major in-house ICT project work, helping deliver contemporary solutions that meet PIRSA’s current and future business requirements.
• Lead the development and maintenance of contemporary solution architecture frameworks across on-premise, cloud and hybrid environments, supporting optimal ICT solution delivery across the agency.
• Provide a high level of advice and leadership in relation to solution architecture and design, driving a culture of technical excellence, cooperation and collaboration across stakeholders.
• Partner with business and ICT representatives to design ICT solutions aligned with business goals, while defining strategies to transition from current to future state solution architecture.
• Research, analyse, interpret and report on a range of possible solutions in relation to complex business and technical issues, identifying technologies that can deliver meaningful business improvement opportunities.
• Help shape PIRSA’s technology direction by contributing to a strategic roadmap to underpin the development of enterprise-wide ICT solutions that are online, mobile-ready, accessible, easy to use and designed with customers in mind.

About You

• Expert knowledge of current and emerging trends in ICT applications, infrastructure and technologies, with the ability to understand how they can support business and customer service improvement.
• Substantial experience in proposing, reviewing and validating IT systems across on-premise, Cloud and Hybrid environments, combined with strong solution architecture expertise.
• Proven expertise in applying IT architecture principles, practices and processes when architecting ICT solutions, including the ability to design large or complex systems and assess major design options, trade-offs and associated risks.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities, with the ability to analyse, interpret and assess the application of new and emerging ICT technologies and provide strategic advice to both ICT and the business.
• Demonstrated interpersonal acumen with the ability to negotiate, influence and advocate outcomes at a high level and maintain healthy stakeholder relationships, working collaboratively across technical teams, projects and business groups.
• An excellent ability to write technical IT documentation, including design documentation and presentations for a variety of audiences, together with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively.

About Us

South Australia is internationally recognised for the quality of its agriculture, food, and wine. Our regions are the backbone of our state and the economic powerhouse that drives prosperity for all South Australians. The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is a key economic development agency working in partnership with our primary industries, regional stakeholders and across all levels of government to advance the prosperity and sustainability of South Australia’s primary industries and regional communities. We are a passionate team of around 800 people working across metropolitan and regional South Australia to develop and protect our state’s regions and food, wine, aquaculture, fisheries, forestry, grains, livestock, dairy and horticulture industries. It's no wonder there are so many exciting and diverse career opportunities in our organisation.

Benefits

At the Department of Primary Industries and Regions, we offer our employees challenging and rewarding work with opportunities for career progression, learning and development and flexibility.

Our Commitment to Diversity

The Department of Primary Industries and Regions is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, irrespective of culture, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or age.

Special Conditions

• Successful applicant will be required to satisfactorily complete a National Police Check (NPC) prior to being made an offer of employment.
• Ongoing opportunity available.
• 37.5 hours per week.

Requirements

• Possession of a current driver’s license and willingness to drive is desirable.
• Out of hours work and inter / intrastate travel may be required.
• Australian residency or current works permit is required (responsibility of applicant to provide evidence of a current work permit).
• You acknowledge your work, health and safety obligations and our expectations.

Remuneration

ASO7 - $116,089 min - $125,490 max per annum, plus superannuation