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Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies.
- Newly created Solution Architect role
- Temporary 2-year full-time opportunity, 35 hours/week
- Office location – Parramatta, hybrid working supported
- Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $129,464 to $142,665 + super (Clerk Grade 9/10)
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment & Water (DCCEEW) are looking for a Solution Architect to join a dynamic and growing IT team.
About the role
As a Solution Architect you will be responsible for designing and architecting DCCEEWs enterprise technology solutions aligned with the overall target architecture and systems group strategy. You will play a key role in influencing senior business stakeholders and contributing to architectural governance across large-scale IT projects.
This role involves developing strategic roadmaps that map out where the DCCEEW’s technology landscape should be heading, ensuring these plans support business needs and recommending solutions that integrate well with existing systems and overall enterprise architecture.
About You
You bring strong experience and a natural flair for conveying complex technical issues to diverse audiences in a manner that is clear, authoritative, and actionable for the business.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Demonstrated experience as a solution architect for complex, large-scale IT projects involving multiple systems and stakeholders
- Extensive experience implementing IT solutions in line with project management methodologies
- Demonstrated experience using TOGAF (Certification in TOGAF is preferred)
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience in application and data modelling
- Experience in using Enterprise Architecture tools e.g. Microsoft Visio, Ardoq
- Experience in some of the following technologies/frameworks:
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- Software Development Lifecycle
- .NET or Python development
- Integration platforms e.g. Microsoft Azure Integration Services, MuleSoft
- Cloud infrastructure e.g. Microsoft Azure and AWS
- Mobile technology and development
- Service Orientated Architecture (SOA)
- Enterprise Service Bus (ESB)
- Cloud-based systems
- CRM systems e.g. Salesforce
Essential requirements
- Tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated equivalent industry/professional experience at a senior level, with demonstrated commitment to ongoing.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a solution architecture role or similar.
For more information read the full Role Description: Solution Architect
Who we are
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.
DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.
We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.
To Apply
If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume (max 5 pages) and a single page cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
Applications close Monday, 11 Aug 2025 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact hiring manager Sheo Satyam, A/ Chief Architect via Write to the company
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.
Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
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