It Domain Architect - Design Engineering

Want to bring ideas to life?
You’re in the right place. If you’re looking for a fresh challenge, why choose Aurecon? It comes down to one, crucial question. What kind of world do you want to create for the next generation? Truth is, the decisions being made right now will determine the future of everything – from the local community to the entire planet. One of those decisions is: who do you decide to work for?
How will your ideas contribute to shaping what’s next?
As our new Domain Architect, you’ll be a vital part of the IT Technology and Architecture Team and will be instrumental in designing and delivering a fit-for-purpose future-ready Application Architecture for Aurecon. You will be ensuring that the applications and their integrations in the Technical Design Engineering portfolio are poised to work together and align with Aurecon’s IT and Business strategies.
Your role will include:
Contributing to the Application domain, assessing the current state and performing gap analysis to determine future areas of focus and defining key architectural artefacts required to underpin and mature the architecture practice.
Creating, owning and driving strategy, roadmaps, Business Process and Technical Reference Architectures for the Integrated Delivery Platforms portfolio and clearly communicating and championing strategic outcomes to stakeholders.
Driving the adoption of architecture principles, standards and frameworks within projects, ensuring that solutions are pragmatic and future-proof to ensure that Solution Architects have clear direction and support.
Collaborating with wide range of stakeholders to deliver Roadmaps which support transitioning to a target state, meeting business, functional and non-functional requirements.
Line management responsibility for Solution Architects and Solution Engineers and manage ongoing portfolio resourcing requirements enabling successful delivery of strategic initiatives.
Provide technical leadership and guidance to the Application Development, Integration, Support and Project Delivery Teams.
Build and manage strong relationships across key stakeholders and working with vendors and 3rd party suppliers as required.
How will your future be shaped by us?
Joining Aurecon means you’ll be at the award-winning edge of innovation and sustainability. AFR ranked us Top 5 among sustainability leaders and Top 3 of all innovative companies in professional services. One Consult awarded us an innovative design award. Plus, we were Consult Australia’s large firm of the year.
You really can bring your whole self to work and be confident your voice will be heard. We don’t just claim we’re inclusive and innovative, as proven by the independent awards and accreditations we’ve gained. We’ve been recognised for our innovation culture, gender equality and our LGBTI+ inclusion. Plus, we have a robust Reconciliation Action Plan – our fourth edition since 2014.
On a personal level, you’ll have access to flexible work hours, remote work, working holidays, part-time and job share options. You’ll continue to grow, thanks to learning and development opportunities that further your eminence, leadership, and professional accreditations. Outside of work, you’ll be further supported with competitive paid parental leave, cultural public holiday swaps, plus wellbeing support programmes.
What are we looking for from you?
You’ll have a genuine passion for re-imagining problems and continuous learning to help shape the future.
We value that each of our team members brings something different to Aurecon. We look for people who have had a broad range of experiences throughout their career and can demonstrate how they have worked as part of a team to bring ideas to life.
You will bring your skills and experience in similar Architecture roles. Specifically:
Significant experience in technical leadership, working in multiple Digital, Design, and IT areas, as well as working with geographically dispersed teams and time zones.
Deep knowledge of platforms and applications used in engineering visualisation, analysis, content production and management, integration and automation, and a passion for driving excellence in engineering.
Proven experience in application architecture, creating strategies, roadmaps, principles, standards and frameworks.
Significant experience addressing complex, technical requirements such as application modernisation, application integration, technical debt reduction.
Experience in analysing, isolating and interpreting business needs and designing appropriate technical solutions.
Strong conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, strong communication and influencing skills, ability to convey technical and business information effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Who is Aurecon?
Aurecon’s strength has always been our people. It’s our people who build our shared purpose and bring ideas to life. It’s our people who imagine and co-create with our clients a better future for people and the planet. Of course, you’ll probably know lots of our award-winning projects. The new Allianz Stadium in Sydney? That was us. Tāmaki Regeneration in Auckland? That was us too. And the Tseung Kwan O Interchange in Hong Kong? You guessed it, us. So, when you join us, you’ll be joining a community working together to tackle some of the world’s most complex challenges.
Ready to bring ideas to life?
Then please apply. Remember, it’s you and how you bring ideas to life which are important. Your background, unique needs and individuality will be valued. Visit our website to learn more at