* 12 + 12 + 12-month contract with a key Commonwealth government department
* Hybrid work arrangements available from Canberra
* Strategic enterprise architecture and hands-on solution design responsibilities
* Baseline Clearance Required
Resolve Recruit is partnering with a prominent Commonwealth Government agency to find a skilled Enterprise / Solution Architect.
Our client plays a pivotal role in driving Australia's economic growth, innovation and competitiveness across the industry, science, resources and technology sectors. This is a rare opportunity to shape how the organisation designs, governs and delivers its digital and ICT capabilities, contributing to outcomes that matter for Australian businesses, communities and the broader economy.
This role offers a unique opportunity to help establish and mature enterprise architecture practices while providing solution-level architectural leadership for major digital and ICT initiatives.
Operating across both strategic planning and delivery contexts, you will work closely with senior stakeholders, delivery teams and governance bodies to ensure architectural decisions are coherent at the enterprise level and executable at the solution level.
Your work will directly influence how the department designs, governs and delivers its digital and ICT capabilities to support Australia's economic and technological future.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design and implement an enterprise architecture framework, including business capability models, target state architectures and technology roadmaps.
* Lead or assure the development of end-to-end solution architectures for digital and ICT initiatives, from discovery through to delivery.
* Provide authoritative architecture advice to support portfolio planning, investment proposals and whole-of-government alignment.
* Ensure solution designs align with enterprise architecture standards, security requirements and whole-of-government policies.
* Identify architectural risks, constraints and dependencies, providing clear recommendations to inform decision-making.
* Coach architects, delivery teams and stakeholders in applying architecture best practices and contribute to continuous capability uplift.
Key Experience and Skills:
* Demonstrated experience as an Enterprise Architect and/or Solution Architect.
* Experience developing enterprise architecture artefacts and solution architectures.
* Strong understanding of architecture principles and governance frameworks.
* Experience designing end-to-end solutions across application, data, integration, infrastructure/cloud and security domains.
* Deep understanding of Australian Government digital policies, architecture standards and whole-of-government strategies.
* Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
How to Apply:
If you're ready to bring your expertise as an Enterprise / Solution Architect to a Commonwealth Government agency driving meaningful outcomes for industry and innovation across Australia, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply by Wednesday, 18 March 2026. Applications received after the deadline may still be considered for future opportunities.
For further information or to discuss this opportunity, please email Saffat Hossain *****@resolve-recruit.com.au, quoting job ID: 36252.
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* Exclusive access to membership privileges at collaborative co-working spaces, fostering networking and innovation.
* A variety of pay cycle options designed for financial convenience and flexibility.
* Access to corporate benefits programs, enhancing both your professional and personal life.