Job description
The Organisation
Lotterywest is uniquely the only State Government-owned and operated lottery in Australia.
We have supported the community for over 90 years with the purpose to operate a responsible and sustainable lottery that leaves an enduring positive impact for WA.
Lotterywest is also the employing agency for Healthway, the only State Government department dedicated to health promotion.
For over 30 years, Healthway has funded projects and research to inspire Western Australians to live healthier lives.
About the job
1x Fixed Term chance until 30 November **** with the possibility of extension.
Join Lotterywest and play a key role to to lead the design of integrated, future‐ready technology solutions that support our transformation toward an agile, cloud‐enabled, and customer‐focused digital operating model.
Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, the Solution Architect is responsible for designing, implementing secure and efficient integrated solutions that align with business requirements and architecture standards.
The role has the following key focus areas:
Solution architecture - leads the design and implementation of technical solutions for Lotterywest to ensure Lotterywest can most effectively use technology to deliver business outcomes
Technology standards– defines, applies and ensures adherence and understanding to defined architecture standards and ensures architectural decisions support performance, scalability, security, and regulatory compliance
Quality control – identifies and addresses risks associated with the technology platform and maintains quality, performance and security
Stakeholder Management – actively engages with stakeholders across the business to research and evaluate technology solutions capable of balancing their needs and those of the organisation
We're looking for
A strategic solution architect with proven experience designing secure, scalable and integrated enterprise systems.
A technical specialist with tertiary qualifications in IT,



computer science or engineering, and/or 5+ years' experience in complex technology environments.
A collaborative leader who can guide stakeholders, influence decisions and support high‐quality architectural outcomes.
A risk‐aware technology advisor skilled in evaluating performance, identifying platform risks and ensuring compliance with standards and security requirements.
A clear communicator with strong verbal and written skills, able to translate complex technical concepts into accessible briefings, recommendations and reports.
Sounds like you?
We'd love to see your application, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts.
You'll need to submit a PDF version of:
A current resume/CV and,
A two-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role and addressing selection criteria 1, 2, 3 and 5.
(1) Demonstrated extensive knowledge and experience in solution architecture practices, systems design and systems engineering
(2) Demonstrated high level experienced in application architecture and system integration, software specifications, development, and deployment, software quality standards, change and configuration management
(3) Demonstrated experience in applying Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) principles, and designing and integrating solutions using REST and SOAP APIs, and modern data integration technologies.
(5) Demonstrated high level analytical, conceptual, planning and problem-solving skills
We will get in touch if you are shortlisted for this opportunity.
If you would like to learn more, please reach out to Matt Smerilli, Chief Information Officer on ************.
Applying for a State Government role can look a bit different, so we do encourage you to read the attached Job Application pack to ensure your application sets you up to succeed.
If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process, please contact ******
Late Applications
Unfortunately, we can't accept late applications so please allow yourself enough time to complete your application before the due date and time.

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