Senior Solutions Architect

Creating a brighter future for life in the Tropics and beyond, through education and research that makes a difference locally, and globally, James Cook University (JCU) is looking to appoint a Senior Solutions Architect. This position is offered on a Full-time term basis and is based at our Bebegu Yumba campus in Townsville. Classified as HEWL 9 the salary is $122,944 - $130,040 + 17% superannuation.

WHAT YOU CAN ACCOMPLISH IN THE ROLE

This role provides the scope to use your skills and experience to shape effective solutions architectures in alignment with strategies, operational goals, and technology roadmaps. Your creative thinking will be essential in developing and maintaining reference architectures, as well as creating standards, patterns, and technology roadmaps. You will be collaborating with diverse university stakeholders to ensure technology strategies and solutions align seamlessly with our Enterprise Architecture direction.

You will adeptly manage solution design choices, cost-effectiveness, risk mitigation, and technical challenges to execute our technology strategy and bring feasible solution architectures to fruition. As the Senior Solutions Architect, you will be a crucial part of our transformative journey, driving innovation and excellence.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

As an experienced IT professional with degree qualification or equivalent experience, you will have a background encompassing contemporary information technology environments, cloud architectures, and integration approaches. You must exhibit a track record of successful solution architecture engagement coupled with a comprehensive understanding of architecture governance functions, architecture frameworks, and best practices. Your knowledge will include an understanding of information security frameworks, while showcasing exceptional organisational aptitude, analytical acumen, and adept time management. Your excellence in written communication, spanning both technical and non-technical domains, will be integral in developing key artefacts and documentation.

WHY JCU?

JCU offers a culturally diverse working environment with opportunities for professional and personal growth. Employee wellbeing is at the core of our values, and we support our people through the provision of flexible working conditions and many other benefits including;

• A generous superannuation scheme with up to 17% employer contributions with UniSuper
• 5 weeks of annual recreation leave and 15 days of paid sick/personal/carers leave per year
• Cultural leave and Flexible working options
• Attractive options for salary packaging including discounted health insurance
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development support
• Well-equipped campus facilities including medical, cafes, gym and childcare.

WHAT MATTERS TO US AT JCU?

Our People – Our staff, students, and the communities we serve

Our Education – Knowledge has the power to change lives

Our Place – the Tropics and beyond

Our Research – a catalyst for innovation and knowledge generation

HOW TO APPLY

We'd love to hear from you! Click on Apply now and start your journey today.

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Applications close Monday, 28th October at 11.59pm.

James Cook University encourages people from all backgrounds who meet role requirements to apply. We value and celebrate the diversity of our community and are committed to ensuring our learning and working environment is safe and welcoming.

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ABOUT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES DIRECTORATE

The Technology Services Directorate’s (TSD) is JCU’s strategic technology partner providing essential IT services and support to the JCU community, playing a key role in the success and achievement of the University’s Strategic Intent. TSD enables excellence in blended learning, teaching, and research, and is an enabler of an effective and efficient organization through automation of business processes and provision of relevant business information.