Solution Architect Applications & Data - Information Technology, Grade 9/10
The Solution Architect - Applications and Data provides strategic and technical leadership in the design and governance of application and data solutions that enable NSW Parliament's digital capability. The role ensures solution designs align with strategic objectives, security standards, data governance principles and enterprise architecture, supporting sustainable business and technology outcomes.
About us:
Based in NSW Parliament, the Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is a specialist service department working to support the operation of the Parliament of NSW by providing logistical support and advice to members, the Departments of the Legislative Council and Legislative Assembly and the people of New South Wales. Our office is found close to public transport in the heart of Macquarie Street CBD, next to the State Library and Sydney's Botanic Gardens.
Enabling the Parliament, serving New South Wales:
We demonstrate and foster in others a commitment to the five values of the Department of Parliamentary Services: collaboration, innovation, excellence, integrity and service.
Our commitment to diversity:
We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds and encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, mature-age people, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.
Our people:
Our people have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home.



Some of the benefits available when you join Parliament include:
Competitive salary and annual leave loading
35-hour week and flexible work options
Corporate Wellbeing programs including seminars and Fitness Passport
Salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease
On-site fitness facilities, pool, restaurant, cafes, and post office
About you
In this role you will need extensive experience designing and delivering application and data architectures across hybrid environments (cloud and on-premises). A sound understanding of contemporary integration patterns (e.g. APIs, microservices, event-driven architecture) and data governance frameworks. This role requires a contemporary knowledge of platform-as-a-service (PaaS) and software-as-a-service (SaaS) technologies and architectural implications.
Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Systems, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Certification or experience with ITIL Foundation (or higher) in service management practices.
Certification or equivalent experience in architecture methodologies (e.g. TOGAF, AWS, Microsoft).
To be eligible to apply for this role, you must meet one of the following criteria:
a permanent resident of Australia; or
a New Zealand citizen.
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Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
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📌 Solution Architect Applications & Data - Information Technology, Grade 9/10 (Sydney)
🏢 Parliament of NSW
📍 Sydney