Solutions Architect

NSW Government; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 154,000 - 178,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

35-hour standard weeks

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Ongoing learning opportunities

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

NSW Treasury is seeking a Solutions Architect to lead architectural governance and design assurance for a diverse IT portfolio. You will review designs across cloud, infrastructure, application, integration and data domains and guide project teams through the lifecycle, ensuring security, scalability and reusability.

You will partner with business areas, vendors and technical staff to develop standards, roadmaps and transition plans, while balancing delivery priorities with compliance and

Qualifications

• Experience designing and delivering complex enterprise technology solutions across cloud, infrastructure, application, integration and data domains.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks, architecture principles and road mapping.
• Experience developing architectural artefacts such as solution designs, diagrams and reference architectures.
• Experience supporting Architecture Review Boards and governance processes.
• Experience with digital transformation, cloud adoption and technology modernisation in large organisations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural governance and solution design assurance across initiatives.
• Review and guide solution designs throughout the project lifecycle, identifying risks and managing technical debt.
• Develop architecture standards, reference architectures, roadmaps and transition plans.
• Provide advice to governance forums and senior leaders on technology investments and direction.
• Balance delivery with governance, cyber security, privacy and cost considerations.

Skills

Solutions Architecture

Enterprise architecture

Communication

Leadership

Governance

Problem solving

Job description

Solutions Architect, Information Technology and Asset Services

• Employment Type: Temporary

• Employment period: 2 years

• Classification / Grade / Band: Clerk Grade 11/12

• Remuneration: $154,231 - $178,369; plus, Superannuation and Leave Loading

• Location: Sydney CBD, Flexible working options available

• Applications Close: Thursday, 12 November 2026 at 11:59pm

Role impact & contribution

As the Solutions Architect, you will lead Treasury's architectural governance and solution design assurance, helping ensure technology initiatives align with Treasury's enterprise architecture framework, digital strategy and target technology landscape.

You will review and guide solution designs across a diverse portfolio of business and technology initiatives, providing oversight throughout the project lifecycle. This includes identifying design risks, managing technical debt, assessing exceptions and ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, integrated, supportable and sustainable.

Working closely with business areas, project teams, vendors and technical stakeholders, you will develop architecture standards, reference architectures, solution designs, roadmaps and transition plans. You will also provide trusted advice to governance forums and senior leaders on technology investments, emerging technologies and Treasury's strategic technology direction.

A key part of your contribution will be balancing timely delivery with strong architectural governance, cyber security, privacy and government compliance requirements. You will promote common platforms, shared services and reusable design patterns that reduce complexity, improve consistency and deliver lasting value for Treasury.

You will be joining our Financial Management and Services Group and working within Information Technology and Asset Services, IT Operations. Read more about your future Group and Division.

What you can bring to the role

In this integral role there are a few things we would like you to have to best support yourself and add value to the people of NSW.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Demonstrated experience as a Solutions Architect designing and delivering complex enterprise technology solutions across cloud, infrastructure, application, integration and data domains.

• Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks, architecture principles, solution design methodologies and technology road mapping.

• Experience developing high-quality architectural artefacts, including solution designs, architecture diagrams, standards, roadmaps and reference architectures.

• Experience supporting Architecture Review Boards and other formal technology governance and assurance processes.

• Experience supporting digital transformation, cloud adoption and technology modernisation initiatives within a large and complex organisation.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess solution options, identify risks and develop practical, sustainable outcomes.

• Excellent communication and documentation skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

• The ability to build productive relationships, influence architectural decisions and work collaboratively with business leaders, project teams, technical specialists, vendors and service providers.

• The judgement and resilience to balance delivery priorities with architecture standards, cyber security, privacy, cost, integration and long-term sustainability.

• The ability to lead, coach and develop team members while creating a shared understanding of technology priorities and expected outcomes.

Investing in you

The team you will join is made up of a diverse and welcoming group of people. We understand what starting a new job is like, and to ensure you have the most positive experience we will ‘Buddy’ you up with a team member to help settle you in.

Just some of the benefits of working with Treasury include:

• Flexible work at our Sydney office with 35-hour standard weeks

• Accrual of flex time for extra hours worked, promoting work-life balance.

• Ongoing learning opportunities through expert-led sessions and online training

• Wellbeing programs to support your mental and physical health.

• Various leave options, including paid parental and carers leave.

Enrich your career with the NSW Treasury

You will have an invaluable opportunity to create a positive impact for the people of New South Wales. You will be challenged to provide the best outcomes possible in this role while developing and growing your own skills.

When you join Treasury, you join an organisation that is a whole-of-government financial and economic advisor. Treasury is a critical component of the government and provides advice that informs a wide range of financial, economic and policy driven work for the state of NSW.

As you contribute your expertise, you’ll engage in continuous Professional Development, acquiring essential skills such as:

• Lead enterprise-wide initiatives that will broaden your experience across architecture governance, digital transformation and strategic technology planning.

• Access ongoing professional development through architecture communities of practice, industry learning opportunities and exposure to emerging technologies.

• Develop your leadership and influence skills by partnering with senior stakeholders and mentoring team members in a complex and evolving technology environment.

Gather more insights about Careers at Treasury and learn more about how you can transform your career in a central government agency invested in you.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

NSW Treasury is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve, where everyone feels welcome, supported and able to contribute and do their best work.

We are committed to fair and equitable recruitment processes and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including First Nations peoples, people with disability, people of all ages and genders, LGBTQIA+ people, and people from diverse cultural, linguistic and religious backgrounds.

We actively support workplace and recruitment adjustments to remove barriers and enable equitable participation. If you require an adjustment or assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Advisor listed on the job advertisement or visit the following link for more information: https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/nsw-treasury/about-us/careers

• As a Disability Confident Recruiter, NSW Treasury is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment and supports adjustments so candidates with disability can participate fairly at every stage.

• As a Level 1 Activate Carer Employer, we recognise and support employees with caring responsibilities through inclusive and flexible workplace practices.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for ongoing employment at NSW Treasury, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident of Australia.

NSW Treasury does not provide relocation expenses, nor can we support employer-sponsored work visas unless specifically referenced in the advertisement.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo background checks and provide confirmation of tertiary academic qualifications before commencement.

Visit our Careers Centre or contact our Talent Advisor [e-mail].

Close of applications

11:59pm Thursday, 12 November 2026

A concurrent search is also underway.