Senior Solution Architect

Senior Solution Architect Employment Type: Full Time (35 hours per week)Duration: ContinuingRemuneration: Level 9 $148,012 - $157,056 (depending on experience) + 17% super + leave loadingLocation: UNSW Kensington Campus, NSW (hybrid) About UNSW UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. We’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community, driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 20 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. Why Your Role Matters The Senior Solution Architect is required to design, develop and deliver high quality, cost effective and sustainable integrated solutions that meet the needs of the business. The role will also provide high level strategic advice and recommendations to shape solutions, develop policies, standards, frameworks and architectural roadmaps, and support IT governance. It builds collaborative relationships with IT stakeholders, suppliers and teams to translate diverse business needs into sustainable IT solutions. Key Responsibilities Work with Solution and Enterprise Architects to ensure alignment with reference architectures and technology standards. Provide expert input for RFx development and evaluation. Collaborate with Business Analysts to translate requirements into functional and logical designs. Contribute to architecture standards, methods, and processes aligned with business and cyber strategies. Design and guide implementation of secure, scalable solutions for strategic and BAU projects. Develop system architectures and detailed component designs using appropriate frameworks. Advise on system integration, ensuring compliance with technical and security standards. Collaborate with delivery teams to ensure optimal, fit‑for‑purpose solutions. Assess design options, manage risks, and ensure balanced system performance and quality. Skills And Experience Tertiary qualification with 6+ years in IT, including 3+ in Solution Architecture. Strong system design and solution architecture capability. Experience with hybrid/cloud environments (AWS, Azure) and integration technologies (iPaaS, API Gateways, ETL, ESB). Knowledge of TOGAF, procurement processes, and delivery lifecycles. Understanding of the relationship between Solution and Enterprise Architecture. Strong grasp of cyber security standards and compliance in education. Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills. Proven ability to prioritise, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively across teams. Benefits And Culture Flexible working options. Career development opportunities. 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments. Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period. Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness). For further details on the benefits, please visit How to Apply Submit your CV and a succinct one‑page cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the job (as per the skills & experience bullet points) by 11:55pm, 30th November 2025. Sponsorship is not available for this role; valid Australian working rights are required on application. Contact: Amy Denney – (Talent Acquisition Team) UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. #J-18808-Ljbffr