Our Client
Our client is a large NSW Government organisation operating across planning, housing, infrastructure, land, property and place‐based delivery. It supports communities across metropolitan and regional New South Wales through major policy, service, regulatory and investment initiatives. Public information indicates the organisation has a workforce of about 3,400 people, a statewide remit, and a strong focus on liveability, housing supply, public spaces, land management and long‐term infrastructure outcomes. This is an opportunity to join a complex, multi‐stakeholder environment where digital uplift, responsible AI adoption and sound governance are increasingly important to service delivery and reform.
Why Contract With Us
At Charter Diligence, we go beyond just placement — we support our contractors with practical benefits that reflect real‐life needs. All contractors engaged through us have access to early cash advances on approved timesheets, offering flexibility in cases of unforeseen expenses or cash flow challenges. Unlike traditional labour hire providers, we understand that life doesn't always align with a pay cycle — and we're here to help when it matters most. Well, ask your mates if they're already a Charter Diligence Contractor — chances are, they're already benefiting from the support we provide.
About The Role
This contract will suit an experienced ICT Specialist with strong Solution Architecture capability and a practical understanding of digital, data and AI delivery in a government setting. Sitting within a collaborative team environment and reporting to one manager, you will help shape technology roadmaps, guide architecture decisions and support digital initiatives at different stages of maturity. The role will play a key part in ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, aligned to enterprise standards and fit for public sector use, while balancing innovation with governance, privacy and risk considerations. Broader duties in this draft also reflect common Solution Architect expectations seen across current Australian government and enterprise hiring, including end‐to‐end architecture planning, cross‐functional stakeholder engagement, cloud alignment and delivery assurance.
* Position: Solution Architect - AI
* Pay: $1,000/day
* Location: Parramatta
* Working Arrangement: Hybrid (2‐3 days onsite)
* Start Date: ASAP
* Duration: 9 months with possible extension
Key Responsibilities
* Support digital, data and AI initiatives that improve services, strengthen operational capability and contribute to strategic organisational outcomes
* Develop practical roadmaps for digital and technology uplift, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, governance requirements and business priorities
* Provide high‐level and solution architecture guidance across new and existing initiatives, with a focus on secure, scalable and supportable design
* Translate business and operational needs into clear architecture options, solution approaches and implementation pathways
* Work closely with business, ICT, cyber security, privacy, legal, procurement, risk and policy stakeholders to achieve compliant and workable outcomes
* Contribute to architecture reviews, design assurance activities and governance forums to support informed investment and delivery decisions
* Promote responsible, ethical and secure use of AI and data, with regard to relevant NSW Government assurance and policy settings
* Support the assessment of technical risks, dependencies, constraints and trade‐offs across programmes and projects
* Produce and maintain architecture artefacts, including conceptual designs, solution blueprints, integration views, transition states and roadmap inputs
* Guide cloud‐aligned design decisions across Azure and AWS environments, with awareness of contemporary DevOps practices and delivery models
* Assist project teams in shaping fit‐for‐purpose options, implementation sequencing and design decisions across initiatives at varying stages of delivery
* Engage with internal and external partners to encourage better practice, standards alignment and consistent digital delivery outcomes
* Communicate complex technical concepts in a clear and practical way for non‐technical stakeholders, senior leaders and delivery teams
* Support benefits realisation by helping ensure digital investments deliver long‐term value, maintainability and service improvement
About You
* Demonstrated experience in ICT Specialist, Solution Architect or similar architecture‐focused role within complex enterprise environments
* Strong background across digital, data and AI technologies, including automation, cloud platforms and modern solution architecture practices
* Proven experience developing technology roadmaps and converting business requirements into high‐level solution designs
* Solid understanding of secure, scalable and resilient architecture principles across cloud and hybrid environments
* Working knowledge of the NSW AI Assessment Framework, AI governance expectations, cyber security obligations and privacy requirements relevant to public sector delivery
* Experience supporting design assurance, governance reviews, risk assessment and implementation planning across project lifecycles
* Strong stakeholder engagement capability, with experience working across technical and non‐technical teams in large, matrixed organisations
* Ability to influence outcomes, navigate competing priorities and balance innovation with compliance, risk and practical delivery considerations
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare concise architecture advice, briefings and decision‐support material
* Experience with Azure and AWS environments, and a sound understanding of DevOps‐aligned delivery practices, will be highly regarded
* Exposure to government, regulated or highly governed environments will be highly regarded
* Relevant certifications such as TOGAF, Azure, AWS, cyber security or architecture‐related credentials will be advantageous
* Relevant tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Computer Science or related discipline, or equivalent industry experience
* Current National Police Check (or willingness to undergo before commencement)
* Full working rights in Australia – Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or valid long‐term working visa (sponsorship unavailable)
* Applicants are kindly asked to upload their /portal
Application Process
Important: Due to the high volume of applications and the limited submission timeframe, we may not be able to contact all applicants. This is not a reflection of interest, but a result of operational constraints. As part of mandatory government contract requirements, priority will be given to candidates who have completed all necessary compliance checks. For applicants with privacy concerns regarding work‐rights verification submission, documents may be presented in person at our local offices for sighting.
We encourage candidates who are passionate about making a difference and possess the necessary experience and skills to apply. Please apply to this job post or submit your CV along with a cover letter detailing your qualifications and interest in the role to this job post. For confidential inquiries, contact our recruitment team at and (02) 7208 7776 (Sydney), (03) 9001 7776 (Melbourne), (07) 3866 7776 (Brisbane), or (08) 6118 7776 (Perth).
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