Senior Solution Atchitect

About this role

The Solution Architect will be responsible for designing and implementing technology solutions that align with our strategic objectives and meet the business requirements of our corporate facing customers. About the Department The department provides a wide range of learning and development support and services. The department provides policy leadership, plans for the future of education in Victoria and leads key cross-sector collaboration. The department plays an important system steward role by providing support, guidance, oversight and assurance across early childhood and school education systems, as well as directly providing school education and 50 new early learning centres. About the Division The Information Management and Technology Division (IMTD) provides secure, reliable and integrated information and technology platforms, systems, and services that transform education environments, and enable a great education for every child and young person. IMTD aims to: • advance technology design to transform education outcomes and deliver meaningful improvements • ensure technology is intuitive, helping corporate teams, early childhood and schools to work more efficiently and focus on their goals • work to processes that are integrated and decisions are informed by reliable data and customer insights • deliver platforms, systems and services that support long-term sustainable growth. IMTD is responsible for supporting one of the largest technology networks in Victoria and leading the department's technology, digital capability, business systems, and digital transformation. This network consists of Schools, Corporate and Early Childhood Education (ECE) including a school user base of more than 1500 Government schools, 50,000 teachers and 650,000 students. IMTD provides leadership in the transformation and management of the Department's digital capability through the implementation of solutions on the department's cloud environment (IaaS), enterprise cloud platforms (PaaS), and software (SaaS), using agile practices with a focus on user experience, security, and integration. Corporate Digital Services branch consists of four teams with operational responsibility for a number of core systems and platforms within the Department. The branch is also the front door for Corporate stakeholders to requests technology solutions to help resolve business problems. We work closely with our stakeholder to understand the business challenges they are encountering and aim to provide viable technology solution options About the Role The Solution Architect will be responsible for designing and implementing technology solutions that align with our strategic objectives and meet the business requirements of our corporate facing customers. The Solution Architect provides architecture expertise in supporting the design and delivery of contemporary, secure, and integrated digital solutions. The role works collaboratively with business and technical stakeholders across the Department of Education to develop technology solutions that are aligned with organisational strategy, enterprise standards, enabling effective service delivery and long-term sustainability. Attributes • Develop and maintain solution architecture artifacts for assigned initiatives in line with business needs and enterprise standards. • Translate business and technical requirements into practical, secure, scalable, and supportable solution designs. • Prepare architecture artefacts, technical documentation, and design recommendations to support project delivery and governance. • Provide architecture advice and assurance across the solution lifecycle, including planning, design, implementation, and transition. • Work collaboratively with stakeholders, vendors, and delivery teams to support successful implementation of technology solutions. • Ensure solutions comply with relevant standards, policies, security requirements, pri vacy obligations, and accessibility expectations. • Identify and escalate architecture risks, issues, and dependencies, and support the management of design trade-offs. • Contribute to architecture governance, continuous improvement, and the uplift of solution design practices. Desirable Qualifications and Experience • Demonstrated experience in solution architecture, technical design, Proof of Concepts, or similar role in a complex environment – minimum of 5+ year's. • Relevant industry certification, such as TOGAF is desirable. • Ability to analyse complex problems and develop effective technical solutions. • A strategic mindset focused on delivering value to users and the organisation. • Demonstrated stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively across business and technical teams. • Experience in applying architecture standards, governance processes and compliance requirements within large organisations. Further Information For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application. The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person. Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au . For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Michael Gallagher – Portfolio Services Manager via (03) 9139 7737 or [email protected] . Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence. Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements. Applications close 11:59pm on 10 August 2026.