Solution Architect
EL1, Ongoing and Non-ongoing will be considered
Canberra and Melbourne will be considered
About the Bureau
We are Australia's weather, climate, water, oceans and space weather agency. Our work touches the lives of all Australians every day.
Our products and services include observations, forecasts, warnings, analysis and advice. They cover Australia's atmosphere, water, oceans and space environments.
The Bureau operates under the authority of the Meteorology Act 1955 and the Water Act 2007. We also fulfill Australia's international obligations under the Convention of the World Meteorological Organization and related international meteorological treaties and agreements.
Read the Bureau of Meteorology Strategy 2022–27 to find out more about our organisation and the work we do for all Australians.
Working at the Bureau
The Bureau represents a dynamic and exciting opportunity. At the Bureau you will:
* do meaningful work that brings real benefits to the Australian community, businesses and government.
* work with dedicated experts and professionals who constantly seek to improve the services we provide to our customers.
* work in excellent workplaces in a variety of great locations. You'll have access to the latest technology in a diverse, safe and inclusive environment for everyone.
* experience our commitment to learning, growth, training and clear career pathways. You'll receive competitive salary and benefits.
Position overview
The Planning and Architecture Program is seeking a talented and Solution Architect with significant strategic, communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
The Solution Architect will have a focus on technology and can work in a strategic manner across all programs.
The Solution Architect will work within the Architecture team with guidance from the Lead Architect, Senior Architects as well as the Chief Architect, to produce solution architecture across projects from multiple groups across the Bureau.
The successful candidate will have:
* Experience in Solution Architecture and Solution Design across on-premise and the cloud with a focus on web design and applications. Experience with Drupal CMS and or GovCMS would be desirable.
* Demonstrated experience in the interpretation of business and technical requirements; the analysis of technical business and IT issues; risk identification.
* Experience collecting and translating business functional and non-functional requirements into high-level Solutions Architecture Designs.
* Have well developed liaison, communication and documentation skills.
* Recommend options for senior architects at the appropriate time, taking into account the needs of the situation, priorities, constraints and the availability of necessary information.
* Be a good team player, self-motivated and to work on own initiative, being proactive, taking action and anticipating opportunities.
* Understanding of application architecture, platforms and solutions that support the business.
* Ability to complete both reference architecture artefacts (such as Technology Reference Model, Roadmaps, patterns and guides, as well as Conceptual and Solution Architecture Designs as part of Planning and Architecture function.
* The Solution Architect will work independently with the opportunity for reasonable autonomy and accountability for the achievement of outcomes of their work. They will exercise both initiative and judgement in the interpretation of policy and in the application of practices and procedures.
* The Solution Architect and will have considerable level of stakeholder engagement and will liaise with stakeholders in relation to complex issues. They will be required to identify, anticipate and respond to stakeholders' needs and expectations to achieve Bureau outcomes.
* Technology Investment Planning: Assist GM Planning & Architecture with investment planning and recommendations to CITO where Cloud technologies are to be considered used.
* Well-developed engagement and communication skills.
Role responsibilities
The responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:
1. Assist the Lead architect in the creation and maintenance of reference artefacts.
2. Assist in developing patterns and solution and architectural building blocks as required.
3. Ensure Conceptual and Solution Architecture Descriptions are consistent with the Bureau's architectural principles and reference architectures.
4. Ensure that solutions comply with Service Level Agreements and business continuity requirements.
5. Ensure Guidelines and Reference Architecture artefacts are defined and endorsed by the Architecture Review Group to allow implementation of the design.
6. Comply with all Bureau work, health and safety policies and procedures, and take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of employees, contractors and visitors who may be affected by your conduct.
7. Commitment to APS Values and Code of Conduct and understanding of the Bureau's diversity and inclusion statement of commitment and the Bureau way.
Information for applicants
Further information about the position, including eligibility, selection criteria, and details on how to apply, is available on the Bureau of Meteorology's website Careers page.
Applications close at 11:30pm (AEDT) on Friday 30 January 2026. Enquiries about the position can be made to Nick Merambeliotis, Lead Architect on