Seeking a Senior Solution Architect with experience in delivering solution architectural services for complex, whole-of-government applications within secure and regulated environments.

Job details The Department requires a Solution Architect to assess and document the current state of the Document Management System (DMS) and make recommendations on the future state of the DMS technical architecture. The Solution Architect will ensure all options support the business needs and clients of DMS.

Technical skills A strong understanding of cloud architecture including public and private cloud. Candidates with formal certification, qualifications, tertiary degree, and/or demonstrated experience as per the duties and responsibilities will be highly regarded.

Essential Criteria

• Demonstrated experience in delivering similar solution architectural services for complex, whole-of-government applications within secure and regulated environments.

Highly Desirable Criteria

• Understanding of Australian Government security frameworks, including the Information Security Manual (ISM) and the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), with particular emphasis on compliance for PROTECTED-level applications and cloud-based solutions.
• Communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse technical and non-technical audiences.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills and proven ability to provide impartial, balanced and open-minded advice, ensuring recommendations are evidence-based and aligned with strategic objectives.

Desirable Criteria:

• Knowledge/experience with DMS, VANguard, GovLINK and other whole of government applications.
• Knowledge of future state connectivity solutions.
• Knowledge/experience of Windows Server and SQL Server, SharePoint, .NET Framework, Angular, IIS, Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS)

Contract: 4 Months Contract with 4 x 3 months extension option

Security Required: NV1 Security Clearance required

Location - Canberra based - Hybrid - required to be in the office a minimum of 3 days a week. Standard hours should be completed between 8am and 6pm each day.

How to Apply - Please upload your resume to apply. Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks

Closing date: Thursday 25 September 2025

Call Joanne Finchett on 0480 002454 or email [email protected] for any further information