Solution Designer

Solution Designer

We are seeking a passionate and motivated individual to join our growing team as a Solution Designer. We value diversity, creativity, and a collaborative spirit, and we believe in investing in our people to help them reach their full potential. 

About your new role

As a Solution Designer you will provide expert advice on solution design best practices and lead technical designs in adherence to reference solution and enterprise architecture guiding principles. You will develop detailed designs and system specifications for implementation aligned with solution architecture and consistent with industry and City’s enterprise standards. 

As part of this role, you will need to autonomously deliver smaller technical projects and be responsible for managing the planning, design, build and implementation of the project to align to the business needs of the organisation.   

We're looking for people who have:

Most importantly, you will have experience in a similar Solution Designer position and the willingness to continue learning new skills and technologies. You will have strong problem-solving skills, and attention to detail. You will also have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively. Your ability to play a role in a cross-functional team will allow you to collaborate and foster a culture of innovation and excellence. 

To succeed in the role, ideally you will have:   

• Bachelor Degree of Business Management/Information Technology or demonstrated equivalent knowledge and experience. 
• Diploma in Project Management or demonstrated equivalent knowledge and experience. 

If you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily meet all criteria, please still get in touch – we’d like to hear from you! 

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations
• Personal and professional development courses
• Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport / Low cost on-site gym membership
• 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
• 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year
• Play a key role in delivering crucial projects for the City of Gold Coast, and have a direct impact into improving the lives of our residents  

• Work directly with experienced and passionate leaders and specialists who are invested in your growth and career trajectory

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.

How to apply

For more information, view the position brief by clicking the paperclip icon in the top right corner of this screen.

Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.