Solutions Architect

Whizdom; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Whizdom is seeking a seasoned ServiceNow IRM/GRC Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of enterprise‑grade risk and compliance solutions within a secure federal government environment. The role requires extensive ServiceNow architecture experience and CSA certification, with hybrid working arrangements and exposure to national programs.

You will drive end-to-end architecture, collaborate with senior stakeholders, and set roadmaps across Risk, Policy & Compliance, Audit and

Qualifications

• Extensive ServiceNow architecture experience.
• Delivery experience across IRM, GRC or Risk & Compliance solutions.
• CSA certification.
• CIS-RC certification is highly regarded.
• Strong consultative and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience working within government, defence or regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end ServiceNow IRM solution architecture.
• Design solutions across Risk Management, Policy & Compliance, Audit Management and Third‑Party Risk.
• Facilitate workshops with executive and business stakeholders.
• Develop implementation roadmaps and target‑state architectures.
• Provide technical leadership across project teams and vendors.
• Support governance, security and compliance frameworks.
• Drive best‑practice ServiceNow architecture and delivery standards.

Skills

ServiceNow architecture

IRM/GRC delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Enterprise architecture

Government/regulatory experience

CSA certification

CIS-RC certification

Job description

Canberra | Federal Government | NV1 or NV2 Clearance Required

About Our Client

Our client is a leading Federal Government agency undertaking a significant uplift across risk, governance and compliance capabilities. As part of a broader digital transformation program, they are investing heavily in ServiceNow IRM and related governance platforms to improve operational resilience, regulatory compliance and enterprise risk management.

Working within a highly secure environment, you will contribute to programs that have a direct impact on national priorities while collaborating with senior stakeholders across government and industry.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced ServiceNow IRM / GRC Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of enterprise‑grade risk and compliance solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading end-to-end ServiceNow IRM solution architecture
• Designing solutions across Risk Management, Policy & Compliance, Audit Management and Third‑Party Risk
• Facilitating workshops with executive and business stakeholders
• Developing implementation roadmaps and target‑state architectures
• Providing technical leadership across project teams and vendors
• Supporting governance, security and compliance frameworks
• Driving best‑practice ServiceNow architecture and delivery standards

The Successful Candidate

You will possess:

• Extensive ServiceNow architecture experience
• Strong delivery experience across IRM, GRC or Risk & Compliance solutions
• ServiceNow CSA certification
• CIS‑RC certification highly regarded
• Excellent consultative and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience working within government, defence or regulated environments
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles

Requirements:

• Active NV1 or NV2 Security Clearance

What is on offer

• Long‑term Federal Government programs
• Access to nationally significant transformation initiatives
• Competitive salary and package
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Clear pathways into enterprise architecture leadership positions
• Opportunity to work alongside some of Australia's leading ServiceNow specialists