Position Type: Permanent Full Time position available (9 day fortnight)
Salary Range: LGO7 ($103,497 - $109,840 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience.
Location: Townsville City
Application Close: 11:45pm, Monday 23rd March 2026.
About the role:
The Solution and Integration Architect is key member of the IT Planning & Delivery Team which establishes and maintains oversight of the Council’s approach to the use of information, digital services, and associated technology, contributing to the IT Strategy which ensures compliance between business strategies, enterprise transformation activities and technology directions.
Accountable to the Chief Digital and Information Officer, this position will be focused on the needs and aspirations of the Townsville community; growing and managing customer relationships, developing a culture of customer-centricity and personal accountability; and reshaping how we deliver services to maximise value.
About you:
Our ideal candidate will have:
* Demonstrated experience role modelling a positive safety culture and adherence to the Health Safety Management Systems through visible leadership and exercising due diligence and management of compliance and legislative obligations.
* Tertiary qualification in a relevant Information Technology discipline and/or extensive demonstrated experience.
* Formal qualifications and/or considerable demonstrated experience in the disciplines of Service Management (ITIL) and Project Management.
* Minimum 10 years’ relevant industry experience with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar position.
* Demonstrated high level of skills and experience in the contributing to the development and management of a corporate Enterprise Architecture within a large multi-disciplinary organisation, including Finance, Enterprise Asset Management and Works Management, Property and Rating, Spatial/GIS, Records Management and Human Resources.
* A subject matter expert and specialist in the domain of ICT Technologies, specifically Business Systems and ICT Integration, and the ability to apply this to an environment with complex and changing business requirements.
* Expertise in the alignment and translation of organisational business strategy into ICT strategy.
* Strong system design skills combined with proven delivery of emerging technology
* Highly developed inter-personal skills including verbal and written communication, negotiation, and facilitation skills.
* Highly developed skills in managing a client portfolio, including liaison with clients to understand their business needs.
For further information review the Position Description.
Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We’re committed to supporting our people through a strong focus on work–life balance, a positive and inclusive culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our community.
We have a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:
* 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
* 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
* 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
* Domestic and Family Violence Leave
* Natural Disaster Leave
* Annual wage progression
* Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
* Salary Sacrifice opportunities
* Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs
* Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilities
* Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
* Employee Assistance Program
* The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.
Contact Person: Adam Bury 0468 651 ***
How to Apply
Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume which should confirm any licences and qualifications your hold.
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!
All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact **************@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4727 9*** for a confidential discussion.
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- N00214_Solution & Integration