- Permanent / Full Time
- Salary: $114,166 - $125,251 gross p.a. plus 12% Super (Base salary range includes the potential for an Attraction and Retention Allowance of up to $200 per week. Eligibility is subject to assessment and applies only where the preferred candidate exceeds the requirements of the role.)
- 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday) with the option of flexitime
- Located at Nowra Administration Building
- Applications close: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 (at midnight)

About the Role

As a Solution Architect, you will play a key role in bridging business requirements and technology solutions. You will be responsible for designing and delivering fit-for-purpose solutions that support organisational objectives while aligning with enterprise architecture standards, strategic direction, and best practices. This includes:

- Work with internal stakeholders to lead the end-to-end design and delivery of systems and solutions, ensuring business requirements, risk, dependencies, security, data and integration considerations are understood and addressed
- Review proposed technology solutions and projects to ensure compliance with Council's enterprise architecture principles, cyber security requirements, information governance obligations and strategic technology roadmap.
- Maintain expertise in solution architecture, technology trends, integration patters, cyber security and industry standards providing technical leadership and guidance.

Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.

The advertised salary is based on the grade of the position, comprising of 4 steps within the range shown. The starting salary is at Step 1 within the grade. Progression through the salary steps shall be based upon the achievement of performance objectives relating to the position.

About You

To be successful in the position, you will have:

- Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology or related discipline and/or relevant industry experience.
- Current Class C Driver's License
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to provide advice and effectively prepare and present complex information in a straightforward way.
- Demonstrated experience building and maintaining productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong planning organisational and prioritisation skills, with proven ability to manage competing demands and meet deadlines.





We are seeking a collaborative and solutions-focused professional who can translate business needs into practical technology solutions. You will have strong stakeholder engagement skills, a strategic mindset, and the ability to work effectively across business and technical teams.

Council requires applicants for this position to undergo a National Criminal History Check during the recruitment process. This check will be at the expense of Council.

How to Apply

To submit an application, click Apply and complete each Step of the application. You will be required to attach your resume (and cover letter if required) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.

In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.

1. At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
2. Please outline how you meet the essential criteria for this position including skills, qualifications, certifications and licenses relevant to this position.
3. Describe a situation where a proposed technology solution did not align with organisational standards, security requirements, or architecture principles. What concerns did you identify, and how did you influence the final outcome?

Additional Application Requirement - Solution Architecture Evidence

As part of your application, please provide 1-2 examples of architecture artefacts that you have personally developed as part of a real project or work engagement. This must be based on actual professional experience and not a hypothetical or fictional scenario.

Examples of acceptable artefacts include:

- Solution architecture diagrams
- Integration architecture diagrams
- Data flow diagrams
- High-level solution designs
- API designs or integration specifications
- Architecture decision records (ADRs)
- Technical design documentation
- Technology roadmaps

Please ensure any commercially sensitive information is removed or redacted.





The purpose of this submission is to provide evidence of your experience in solution architecture and will be considered as part of the shortlisting process.

Applicants who progress to pre-employment checks may be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Work Rights Verification, Reference Checks and Medical (Low Risk). Employment is subject to satisfactory outcomes for all required checks.

For tips and more information on how to submit a great application, please visit how to apply on Councils website. If you require assistance submitting your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 02 •••• •253 or 02 •••• •203.

Applications Close: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 (at midnight)

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Michelle Formosa - Corporate Information Systems Manager - 02 •••• •283

Why Work with Us

The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff career development.

Benefits include:

- Generous leave entitlements
- Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Option of flexitime for indoor staff
- 9-day fortnight for outdoor staff
- Flexible and remote working arrangements
- Novated lease arrangements available
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance
- NSW Welcome Experience

**Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies

Shoalhaven City Council is committed to creating a workplace that reflects our diverse community. We welcome applicants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with a disability, culturally diverse individuals, and LGBTQIA+ community members. We ensure equitable recruitment practices, and encourage applicants living with a disability to request reasonable adjustments. As a Child Safe Organisation, we uphold the rights and safety of all children and young people.

📌 Solutions Architect (Nowra)
🏢 Shoalhaven City Council
📍 Nowra