Profectus is seeking expressions of interest from experienced Solution Architects to support the design, integration, and delivery of technical capability within Australian Government environments.
Working alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams, you will shape, document, and assure solutions across hardware, software, and system components, then support their transition into secure operating environments.
This opportunity will cover the design work, the architecture and technical documentation set that supports it.
Key ResponsibilitiesSupport executive decision making with subject matter expertise, including the production of option sets alongside engineering teamsAssess current-state capability and future-state objectives using authoritative information sources and referencesDevelop architecture and design artefacts to agreed standards and templates, including System Architecture Descriptions, System Overview Documents, and High Level and Detailed DesignsProduce, edit, and quality-assure technical and operational documentation, including standard operating procedures, work instructions, technical manuals, plans, reports, and governance artefactsEngage with engineering, project, and governance teams to elicit, validate, structure, and present technical content for varied audiencesMaintain document management practices including version control, traceability, configuration records, and baseliningIdentify technical sources of risk and apply approved processes for formal reporting, assessment, and treatment within delegated authorityFacilitate architecture, hardware, and software acceptance into service, including required approvals, procurement, connections,



and installationsContribute to the implementation and configuration of ICT hardware and software, and provide troubleshooting support to operational teams where requiredApply ITIL service management practices, including participation in Change Advisory Boards, implementation of approved changes, and use of service management toolsets for tasking and schedulingSupport continuous improvement of documentation, templates, and authoring practices across the environmentHandle classified information in accordance with Commonwealth policy, including the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and the Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM), and protect Commonwealth Intellectual Property
Required ExperienceTertiary and/or vocational qualifications in an ICT or Engineering disciplineSubstantial ICT industry experience, with demonstrated experience in system architecture, development, and integration within secure government environmentsDemonstrated experience producing publication-quality architecture and technical documentation in complex ICT or engineering settingsStrong written English, with the ability to translate complex technical content into explicit, structured, audience-appropriate documentationExperience working to government standards, templates,



and document control practicesProven ability to work across complex technical activities spanning software, hardware, and emerging technologiesAbility to engage technical subject matter experts to elicit, validate, and accurately represent technical contentAdvanced Microsoft Word skills, including styling, structured document templates, and document management systemsStrong version, traceability, and configuration control disciplineAbility to communicate effectively with technical peers and ICT leadershipAbility to manage concurrent tasks, prioritise, and meet firm deadlines
Desirable ExperienceITIL certification, or practical experience operating within ITIL-aligned service managementExperience producing artefacts aligned to the ISM, PSPF, ITIL, or comparable frameworksExperience with architecture frameworks and modelling notationsExperience supporting governance, assurance, or compliance functionsExperience with distributed, remote, or field-based ICT systems and networksStructured authoring tools, diagramming tools such as Visio, and document collaboration platformsRelevant industry certifications in architecture, service management, or technical communication
Security Clearance RequirementsMust be an Australian CitizenMust hold a current AGSVA NV2 Security Clearance
Working ArrangementsOnsite in Canberra (ACT)
Why Profectus Profectus partners with the Australian Government to deliver trusted, secure ICT capability in highly governed environments.
We take a long-term, relationship-driven approach, supporting our people across the full lifecycle of their engagement while contributing to outcomes of national significance.

📌 Solution Architect (Canberra)
🏢 Profectus
📍 Canberra