Solution Architect

• Lead high‑impact solution designs that power UWA’s most critical technology initiatives and digital transformation.
• Shape enterprise‑wide architecture standards and guide modern platform adoption across a complex, large‑scale environment.
• Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 12 months.
• Base salary range: $134,288 – $142,099 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

UWA is making significant investments in the Information and Technology Services to enable its strategic direction and goals.  UWA is also looking to utilise technology advancements to expand its services and create new and innovative teaching and research models.

Robust, flexible, integrated and agile enterprise architecture, information and technology services are vital to enabling the university strategic objectives.

• Develop, maintain and manage institution-wide solution architectures considering functional and non-functional requirements to ensure solutions align with the overall Enterprise Architecture.
• Establish, develop and maintain institution-wide business and technical reference models, patterns and standards in an architectural repository.
• Provide technical direction and guidance throughout the complete System Development Life Cycle.

• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent competency.
• Current Azure Solution Architect certification.
• TOGAF 9.1 or later is desirable.
• Extensive relevant experience at an appropriate level with expertise in data centre, storage, networking, virtualisation, Azure cloud platforms, programming (C#, .NET, REST APIs), or audio-visual/telephony technologies.
• Extensive experience delivering change within large organisations.

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at people@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.

Advertised: 15 May 2026 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 29 May 2026 W. Australia Standard Time

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