AddressOur team of over 7,500 and our customers are central to everything we do, we have a proud history as a safe and reliable railway operator, with a commitment to ensuring that our operating systems reflect the highest standards. Queensland Rail inspires innovative thought, passionate motivation, teamwork, and forward thinking, where our people can achieve their own career aspirations.
Why Queensland Rail?
We will provide you with an exciting and diverse career opportunity to join a company that continues to strive in the delivery of a modern and world-class railway provider, you will be able to lead and apply your innovative thoughts to enhance our rail network. For this role we also offer:
- Hybrid work from home arrangements
- Opportunity to be part of the future planning for Olympics 2032
- Friendly and inclusive workplace
- Competitive salary and superannuation
- Free rail travel to and from work + discounted rail travel for off-duty travel on the SEQ and long-distance travel networks.
- Professional Development and membership opportunities
- Study Assistance
- Salary packaging and novated leasing
- Fitness Passport is a discounted workplace health and fitness program giving you and your family unparalleled access to a wide range of gyms and pools throughout the state.
- Employee Assistance Program covering career, conflict management, nutrition, and family support and assistance.
About this role
Queensland Rail Information, Communications & Technology (ICT) is an agile, multidisciplinary, group of professionals who work hard to be trusted and valued business partners within Queensland Rail and our community. We are currently looking for a high performing Principal ICT Solution Architect to join us based in our Brisbane CBD office.
Reporting to the Manager ICT Solutions, this role will provide enterprise wide architecture and technical direction, across solutions encompassing multiple technology projects. As the Principal ICT Architect, you be responsible for architecting solutions to solve business problems using established standards, principles and processes that govern solution design considering the domains of business, technology, application, data and information architectures
This role requires a solid understanding of technical architectures and roadmaps, as well as a solid understanding of business, technology, application, data and information architectures. You will thrive in a fast paced environment, and be able to deal with changing priorities. With high level communication and collaborative skills, you will be able to support others in the team whilst working within it.
About you:
- Experience in interpreting business needs and being able to play back solutions in language that the business understands
- Experience in multiple application, integration and modern technology capabilities
- A collaborative style, and confidence in working with Enterprise Architects, Operational domain leads, ICT Business Partners, and our Business customers.
- Excellent skills in costing and documenting solution options and recommendations
You can expect some of your duties to include:
- Identify and analyse business issues and lead the technical design of solutions
- Assist in the maintenance of application technical architecture and standards
- Provide advice on the technical aspects of system development and integration
- Providing assurance to projects in flight, and understanding and articulating technical risk during delivery
- Supporting Enterprise Architects and Business Partners in assessing requirements
- Supporting RFX procurement processes with technical reviews of responses
To view the Position Description for this role click here
Sounds great, what’s next?
If this position interests you and you feel you have the knowledge and experience please apply via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button. Please submit a resume and covering letter outlining your relevant experience by 11:59pm Sunday 9th April 2023
External applicants applying for roles within Queensland Rail will be subject to Alcohol and Other Drugs pre-employment testing.
To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Kelly with your specific enquiry via email Kellyann.mclean@qr.com.au Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.
Supporting a Diverse Workforce
Queensland Rail is committed to a diverse workforce that is reflective of the customers and communities we serve.
We are inclusive, collaborative, respectful, and value our differences. We are 1TEAM, where everyone belongs.
