• Employment Type: Continuing, Full Time
• Remuneration: Competitive Salary Package
• Location: Kensington, NSW (On- campus role with hybrid working options) 

About UNSW: 
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place. 

Why Your Role Matters: 
UNSW IT is part of UNSW’s Finance and Operations Division and provides high quality, sustainable, flexible products and state of the art services to UNSW. Our priorities are to drive innovative architectures that enable UNSW’s digital future and be a trusted partner of the University.

The Solution Architect will oversee the design and communication of high-level structures to enable and guide the design and development of integrated solutions that meet current and future business needs The role will also provide high level advice and recommendations, based on specialist expertise and experience, to address customer needs.

Who you are: 

Specific experience with the following is highly desirable: 

• Higher Education applications design – including Student Administration Concepts and Processes. Products and systems that support Student Administration.
• Oracle PeopleSoft ERP systems in general and PeopleSoft Campus Solutions in particular. 
• Familiarity with and ideally, previous experience with, the UNSW Business and Technology landscape. 

Along with:

• Relevant tertiary qualification as well as a minimum of eight years’ professional experience in software development including at least three years’ in a Solution Architecture role.
• Well-developed solution architecture and system design skills.
• An understanding of Industry recognised architectural frameworks
• Demonstrated understanding of procurement practices
• An understanding of various delivery lifecycles and where and why they should be used
• An understanding of Cloud, Managed Service and on-site deployment and integration architectures
• A well-developed appreciation of the relationship between Solution Architecture and Enterprise Architecture.
• Strong presentation skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to structure and articulate messages to different audiences at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, ensuring that the underlying problem is understood and a robust approach / solution is developed.
• Recognised as a subject matter expert, able to give specialist advice to others and with experience of driving technology change.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with different levels in an organisation.

For further information on the role & responsibilities, please refer to the position description found on Jobs@UNSW.

How to Apply: Submit your CV & cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the job (as per the skills & experience bullet points in the job description) before Sunday 30th November by 11:55pm.
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.

 UNSW Benefits and Culture: People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include: 

• Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc) 
• Additional 3 days leave during December festive period.
• Career development opportunities 
• Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
• Flexible 17% Superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice.
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport)

Job queries contact: Kim Symons, Talent Acquisition
E: k.symons@unsw.edu.au  (applications to the address cannot be accepted, please apply online)

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.