Job Description
Full - time continuing position to l ead and uplift a team of Solution Architects and Solution Designers across enterprise initiatives
Drive solution architecture strategy, governance and stakeholder engagement in a complex environment
Offering a competitive remuneration package including 17% superannuation
Solve by Talent is partnering with the University of Sydney to recruit a n Associate Director, Solution Architecture to support the delivery of key Information and Communications Technology initiatives focused on solution architecture leadership and enterprise-wide technology delivery that help shape the future of education, research, and innovation.
Why join the University of Sydney?
Join one of Australia's leading universities at a time of significant investment in technology, where architecture capability plays a critical role in enabling complex institutional change.
ICT supports teaching, research, student services and enterprise operations across a broad and demanding environment, requiring strong leadership, sound judgement and close partnership with senior stakeholders.
This role offers visible impact through leading the Solution Architecture function, lifting capability and guiding how robust, scalable solutions are designed across the University.
The opportunity
The Associate Director, Solution Architecture leads and develops a team of Solution Architects and Solution Designers, providing strategic direction, stakeholder leadership and architectural oversight to ensure technology solutions align with University priorities and enterprise architecture.
What you'll do
Lead and mentor a team of Solution Architects and Solution Designers across a broad portfolio of work
Set the strategic direction for solution architecture, including roadmaps, governance and continuous improvement
Partner with senior leaders, academic stakeholders and project teams to translate institutional needs into effective solution designs
Provide oversight of significant technical changes, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure and aligned with ICT strategy
Drive cultural uplift, capability development and stronger ways of working across the architecture practice
Oversee architectural risk, technical debt, policy compliance and technology evaluation activity.
What we're looking for
Experience leading architecture teams and building capability in a complex ICT environment
Strong people leadership, influencing and stakeholder management skills, with the credibility to work across committees and senior forums
Broad solution architecture understanding combined with strong business and technical acumen
The ability to lead change, challenge existing ways of working and lift performance in a mature architecture function
Experience developing strategy , roadmaps, governance approaches and standards for solution architecture
Backgrounds in software engineering, banking or other high-pressure enterprise environments will be well regarded.
What's in it for you?
At the University of Sydney, staff are supported with benefits designed to enhance career development, wellbeing and work-life balance, including:
Up to 17% superannuation to support your financial future
Extremely generous parental leave entitlements
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Career development and learning opportunities
Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness Passport
Access to a vibrant, globally recognised university community
How to apply
If you're looking for an opportunity to contribute to meaningful work while building your career in a world-class university environment, we would love to hear from you.
Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.
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Accessibility and inclusion
The University of Sydney is committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience for all candidates. If you require adjustments or additional support at any stage of the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know.
This may include adjustments to the interview format, additional time, breaks, accessible interview locations, receiving materials in advance, or any other practical support that will help you participate comfortably.
For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Nick Barwick, nick.barwick@sydney.edu.au .
EEO statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion , evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ+ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion .
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University.
Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, ****** harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
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Applications Close
Thursday 23 April 2026 11:59 PM
