Senior Solutions Architect

The Technology Solutions team at James Cook University (JCU) is currently undergoing significant transformation and growth. We are seeking a Senior Solutions Architect who aligns with our core values and is committed to professional excellence. This role is integral in supporting our continuous learning environment and contributing significantly to our team's objectives.
This full-time continuing role is based at our Bebegu Yumba campus in Townsville. Remuneration is $119,074 - $125,947 per annum plus 17% employer superannuation contributions, leave loading and other employee benefits. Candidates considering this opportunity may be eligible for potential relocation assistance.

WHAT YOU CAN ACCOMPLISH IN THE ROLE
This role provides the scope to use your skills and experience to shape effective solution architectures in alignment with strategic visions, 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 qualifications 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 data protection and 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 – working under the values of Authenticity, Excellence, Integrity, and Respect. We support our people through the provision of;
• A generous superannuation scheme with 17% employer contributions with UniSuper
• 5 weeks of annual recreation leave
• 15 days paid sick/carers leave per year
• Up to 6 months paid parental leave
• 36.25-hour full-time working week
• Flexible working options
• Attractive options for salary packaging
• Staff study assistance and paid study leave
• Well-equipped facilities including an on-campus childcare centre, cafes, hairdresser, post office, medical centre and gym.
• Balance of work and life so you can enjoy a lifestyle that supports a diverse range of leisure and sporting interests
HOW TO APPLY
Please provide a cover letter and resume outlining your motivation for applying and how your skills and experience will ensure your success in the role.
Visit the Careers at JCU website and submit your application online.
Vacancy Reference Number 18805
Applications close 3 March, 11.59pm