Solution Architect - can be based Melbourne or Sydney

Job No:976694
Campus Location:North Sydney, Melbourne
Functional Unit:Engagement and Partnership
Work Type:Fixed term full time

• Excellent opportunity to support the delivery of a strategic solution
• Play a key role in the scoping and delivery of teaching, learning, and student experience in a major institution wide initiative
• Full time, fixed term (12 months) based at the North Sydney or Melbourne campus

About ACU:
Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community which welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. ACU has over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students across eight campuses – Adelaide, Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield and Rome.

As valued members of our community, all staff members are expected to have an understanding of ACU's mission and values and to demonstrate an active contribution to them.

As the Solution Architect, you will:
• develop scope and technical plans for business change programs and projects
• develop and lead the delivery of complex solution architecture and design to meet business requirements
• conduct a market scan for solution options, analysis and recommend a solution to business stakeholders and university ICT Governance groups
• Ensure alignment of solutions to university’s enterprise architectures principles and standards that address specific business needs
• work effectively with clients and SME to understand technological requirements
• collaborate with, and facilitate stakeholder groups, as part of formal and/or informal consultation

To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate:
• postgraduate qualifications in Computer Science, Information Systems, and extensive relevant experience in solutions architecture
• proven expertise in the Microsoft Technology stack (.Net), Java and Enterprise Application Integration (EAI) solutions in an object-oriented and service-oriented architecture environment
• experience in the establishment, review and continuous improvement of IT Architecture within a University or similar environment
• develop a high-level solution design for a recommended solution in line with the organisation’s Enterprise Architecture framework
• skills to provide specialist technical advice, support and assistance of a critical and complex nature within an information technology setting covering many technologies and environments
• sound communications skills, both verbal and written, across diverse audiences, ranging from business functional leadership to technical specialists and ability to engage them to achieve target outcomes

Benefits:
The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.

As an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality we offer leading practice parental leave entitlements for both men and women, flexible work options and a range of generous leave options to assist with work-life balance.

How to Apply:
Obtain the Position Description   10610435 Solution Architect 19 August 2021.pdf . Applicants are expected to address all selection criteria listed in the position description. To apply for this role click the "Apply" link below. Visit Hints and Tips on how to apply.

Total remuneration valued to $119,665 total rem - $133,785 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $101,118 - $113,050 pa (Higher Education Worker Level 8), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

General enquiries can be sent to Louren David, [email protected]  

Only candidates with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.

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Applications Close: 14 September 2021

ACU is committed to diversity and social inclusion in its employment practices. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse groups are encouraged.

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Advertised:24 Aug 2021 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:14 Sep 2021 AUS Eastern Standard Time