Solution Architect

We are open to discussing a competitive package that is reflective of your expertise and capabilities.Full time, Continuing position available.Join our team as a Solution Architect!Play a pivotal role in shaping the technological landscape of a leading university as our new Solution Architect.Join us and be a part of a team that values integrity, respect, and excellence, in an environment that fosters professional growth and innovation.As a key member of the ITDS team within the esteemed University of Adelaide, you will have the opportunity to lead architectural solutions across a diverse IT portfolio. This role offers the unique chance to drive the implementation of strategic IT projects and influence the digital transformation at the University. You'll be at the forefront of assessing new technologies and ensuring their alignment with the University's goals, significantly enhancing the learning and research capabilities of over 25,000 students and 3500 staff members.To be successful you will need:

• Demonstrated ability or potential to excel as a Solution Architect within enterprise IT environments. We welcome applications from experienced Solution Architects as well as those in senior application or infrastructure roles looking to advance their careers by moving into a strategic, architectural position.
• Strong analytical skills to conduct feasibility assessments, lead pre-feasibility activities, and provide architectural input to planning and demand management.
• Up-to-date knowledge of IT trends, ideally with relevance to the higher education sector.
• A commitment to uphold and promote the University's values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence, and discovery.
• Proficiency in formulating and gaining endorsement for options analysis, solution designs and architectural decisions.

Qualifications:

• Extensive relevant experience, or education/training in a technology-related discipline, such as Computer Science. Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards them would be highly regarded.
• Familiarity with TOGAF or other enterprise architecture frameworks is preferable.
• Australian National Police Clearance is a mandatory requirement for this role.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment.The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government, and community collaboration - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym, and other fitness facilities.Learn more at:Your division's broader roleThe Division of University Operations enables the University's delivery of high-quality and distinct learning, teaching, and research experiences. Its responsibilities link to Adelaide's strategic plan and focus on people, community, assets and infrastructure, and processes.Learn more at:If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.Click on the 'Apply Now' button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a resume, as well as a cover letter addressing your suitability and experience for the position, referring to the selection criteria, in no more than 2 pages.Applications close 11:55pm, 31/05/2024The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.For further informationFor a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:Murray Waters
Solution Architecture Lead
E:You'll find a full position description and/or selection criteria below: (If no links appear, try viewing on another device)The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.Advertised: 16 May 2024 12:00 AM
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