Solutions Architect

• Help children have the best start in life through high quality education & care.
• Improve outcomes for children and families in early education and care.
• Join an expert team working across governments at the national level.

About ACECQA

We want children in Australia to have the best start in life through quality education and care.

We provide national leadership on the implementation of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and collaborate with the Australian and state and territory governments to:

• implement changes that benefit children birth to 13 years-of-age and their families
• monitor and promote the consistent application of the Education and Care Services National Law across all states and territories
• support the early childhood education and care sector to improve quality outcomes for children

We strive for innovation and continuous improvement and are committed to keeping the sector and the community informed with the latest developments in early childhood education and care.

ACECQA is committed to being a child-safe organisation, implementing the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and actively promoting the safety and wellbeing of children.

The Role

The Solutions Architect is responsible for designing and guiding technology solutions for medium-sized projects in a Microsoft Azure environment. The role ensures solutions are secure, scalable, supportable, and aligned with business needs, using technologies such as Azure, Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, and the Power Platform.

The Solutions Architect provides high-level design guidance, assesses solution options, and supports delivery teams in implementing effective solutions. The role focuses on overall solution architecture and cloud enablement, while ensuring alignment with security, technology standards, and operational requirements. This role also supports proof-of-concept activities and validates proposed technologies and approaches.

This role is full-time and fixed term to 30 June 2027 at ACECQA Band 6/7 ($130,608-$167,283).

About You

To be successful in this role you will need: Technical Expertise,

• Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
• Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse)
• Dynamics 365 (desirable)

• Cloud architecture principles (microservices, serverless, containers)
• Integration patterns (REST APIs, messaging, event-driven)
• Identity and access management (Azure AD / Entra ID)
• Data platforms (Azure SQL, Synapse, Data Lake)

• Proven ability to develop architecture artefacts (HLD, LLD, diagrams, roadmaps).
• Experience applying enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, SABSA).
• Strong understanding of non-functional requirements (performance, scalability, security).

• Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders and technical teams.
• Excellent communication skills, translating complex technical concepts into business language.
• Demonstrated leadership across cross-functional teams.

• Experience in Waterfall, hybrid, Agile, Scrum, DevOps, and CI/CD practices.
• Familiarity with tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub, and CI/CD pipelines.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance technical constraints, business priorities, and risk considerations.

• Demonstrated experience designing enterprise solutions using:
• Strong understanding of:
• Architecture & Design Skills
• Leadership & Communication
• Delivery & Methodologies
• Problem Solving & Strategic Thinking

While not essential, the following attributes will greatly assist you in the role:

• AZ-305 Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• AZ-204 Azure Developer Associate
• AZ-104 Azure Administrator Associate
• PL-600 Power Platform Solution Architect Expert
• AB-100: Agentic AI Business Solutions Architect Expert

• Relevant Microsoft certifications such as:

ACECQA is committed to removing barriers and opening up opportunities. As an employer we seek to ensure people with differing needs and abilities have the same opportunities to successfully gain skills, knowledge and experience through work, social activities, education and training irrespective of their age, disability, colour, race, gender, religion, sexuality, family responsibilities, or location. In particular, we are committed to improving opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

You must have the right to work and live in Australia to apply for this role.

The successful candidate will be required to consent to a national police check.

How to apply

The closing date for applications is 17 August 2026 at 11.59pm.

Important Note: Please ensure you follow the recruitment process outlined below, otherwise you may not be considered for the role.

For the full position description and how to apply please see the vacancy listed on our Recruitment Candidate Portal, https://aeq.chris21.com/AEQ_eR21p/VacancyList.aspx. The application process will require you to:

• Attach a CV of no more than 5 pages which demonstrates your ability to meet the criteria contained in the position description.
• Provide the details of at least two referees who have directly supervised you within the last five years of employment.
• Attach a written response to the targeted questions below of no more than 2 pages

Targeted Questions

1. Tell us about an enterprise solution you have architected using Azure and related Microsoft technologies. What were the business requirements, which services and architecture patterns did you select, how did you address non-functional requirements such as security, scalability, resilience and integration, and what was the outcome?

2. Describe a situation where you needed to influence senior stakeholders or delivery teams to adopt a particular architectural approach or technology decision. How did you communicate the rationale, manage differing viewpoints, and achieve alignment?

All complete applications will be acknowledged.

More information

If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team at recruitment@acecqa. gov.au.

Notice to agencies

ACECQA will not accept applications from any source other than directly from a candidate for this vacancy. Recruitment agencies must have received instructions from ACECQA in relation to a specific vacancy in order to submit applications on behalf of candidates.

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