Solutions Architect

Careers at Council; Nowra; On-site; AUD 114,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlements

Long Service Leave after 5 years

Flexitime option for indoor staff

9-day fortnight for outdoor staff

Flexible and remote working

Novated lease arrangements

Professional development and training

Wellbeing programs including Fitness,

NSW Welcome Experience

Job summary

Shoalhaven City Council is seeking a Solution Architect in Nowra to bridge business needs with technology solutions. You will design and deliver fit-for-purpose systems aligned with enterprise architecture standards and strategic direction.

Role involves leading end-to-end design with stakeholders, ensuring security, data, and integration considerations are addressed. Benefits include flexible and remote options and a supportive development environment.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology or related discipline and/or relevant industry experience.
• Current Class C Driver's License
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to provide advice and effectively prepare and present complex information in a straightforward way.
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong planning organisational and prioritisation skills, with proven ability to manage competing demands and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design and delivery of systems, addressing requirements, risks, security and data needs.
• Review proposed technology solutions for compliance with enterprise architecture and cyber security roadmap.
• Maintain expertise in solution architecture and provide technical leadership and guidance.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Strategic mindset

Project planning

Collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology or related discipline

Relevant industry experience

Job description

• Salary: $114,166 - $125,251 gross p.a. plus 12% Super (Base salary range includes the potential for an Attraction and Retention Allowance of up to $200 per week. Eligibility is subject to assessment and applies only where the preferred candidate exceeds the requirements of the role.)


• 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday) with the option of flexitime


• Located at Nowra Administration Building


• Applications close: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 (at midnight)

About the Role

As a Solution Architect, you will play a key role in bridging business requirements and technology solutions. You will be responsible for designing and delivering fit-for-purpose solutions that support organisational objectives while aligning with enterprise architecture standards, strategic direction, and best practices. This includes:

• Work with internal stakeholders to lead the end-to-end design and delivery of systems and solutions, ensuring business requirements, risk, dependencies, security, data and integration considerations are understood and addressed


• Review proposed technology solutions and projects to ensure compliance with Council's enterprise architecture principles, cyber security requirements, information governance obligations and strategic technology roadmap.


• Maintain expertise in solution architecture, technology trends, integration patters, cyber security and industry standards providing technical leadership and guidance.

Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.

The advertised salary is based on the grade of the position, comprising of 4 steps within the range shown. The starting salary is at Step 1 within the grade. Progression through the salary steps shall be based upon the achievement of performance objectives relating to the position.

About You

To be successful in the position, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology or related discipline and/or relevant industry experience.


• Current Class C Driver's License


• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to provide advice and effectively prepare and present complex information in a straightforward way.


• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.


• Strong planning organisational and prioritisation skills, with proven ability to manage competing demands and meet deadlines.

We are seeking a collaborative and solutions-focused professional who can translate business needs into practical technology solutions. You will have strong stakeholder engagement skills, a strategic mindset, and the ability to work effectively across business and technical teams.

Council requires applicants for this position to undergo a National Criminal History Check during the recruitment process. This check will be at the expense of Council.

Why Work with Us

The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.

Benefits include:

• Generous leave entitlements


• Long Service Leave after 5 years


• Option of flexitime for indoor staff


• 9-day fortnight for outdoor staff


• Flexible and remote working arrangements


• Novated lease arrangements available


• Opportunities for professional development and training


• Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance


• NSW Welcome Experience

**Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies

Shoalhaven City Council is committed to creating a workplace that reflects our diverse community. We welcome applicants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with a disability, culturally diverse individuals, and LGBTQIA+ community members. We ensure equitable recruitment practices, and encourage applicants living with a disability to request reasonable adjustments. As a Child Safe Organisation, we uphold the rights and safety of all children and young people.