Job Title: Strategic Solution Designer
About the Role
We're seeking a skilled and innovative technology professional to join our Technology Strategy, Architecture & Value Realisation team.
In this key role, you'll be responsible for designing and guiding solution architectures that align with our enterprise and domain frameworks, enabling effective delivery of our technology strategy.
You will work closely with stakeholders across Technology Delivery, Architecture Governance, and Business Groups to define and realise robust, future-focused solutions.
Our contribution will help shape the digital landscape that supports the delivery of sustainable and trusted water services for South Australians.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design and deliver solution architectures aligned with our enterprise and domain frameworks
* Lead the development of solution designs including application and data flows, deployment models, and technology selections
* Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to understand requirements, evaluate options, and recommend fit-for-purpose solutions
* Document architectural decisions, risks, and technical debt, ensuring they are traceable and governed through appropriate processes
* Maintain solution documentation within our architecture repository and ensure governance endorsement where required
* Oversee solution delivery to ensure alignment with the intended architecture and manage changes as needed
* Contribute to business case development and support portfolio planning and lifecycle management
* Participate in software and services procurement, representing architectural requirements and outcomes
* Support the development and implementation of technical standards in collaboration with delivery teams
What You'll Need:
* Strong knowledge of architecture disciplines, frameworks, and governance, with the ability to link architecture to business needs
* Experience designing complex, multi-component technology solutions and guiding delivery teams
* Relevant tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related fields
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Experience across multiple roles in the Software Development Lifecycle (Desirable)
* Knowledge and experience with architecture patterns and blueprints such as Model View Controller, Service-Oriented Architecture, Enterprise Application Integration, Enterprise Service Bus, and Enterprise Data Warehouse (Desirable)
* The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) certification and experience with ArchiMate modelling (Desirable)
About You
To succeed in this role, you'll bring deep technical acumen and a strong grasp of architecture principles, frameworks, methodologies, governance, and tools.
Operational Technology domain experience in the utility and/or allied sectors is highly desirable.
You're someone who can translate business needs into clear architectural direction while navigating complex solution spaces.
You thrive when managing competing priorities and working independently, with strong communication and relationship-building skills that drive value in a collaborative environment.