Solutions Architect

About us
The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) is the leading advocate for surgical standards, professionalism and surgical education in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. The College is a not-for-profit organisation that represents more than 8600 surgeons and 1300 surgical trainees and Specialist International Medical Graduates.

RACS also supports healthcare and surgical education in the Asia-Pacific region and is a substantial funder of surgical research. There are nine surgical specialties in Australasia being: Cardiothoracic Surgery, General Surgery, Neurosurgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Paediatric Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Urology and Vascular Surgery.

About the role

You will design and deliver technology solutions that enable our organisation to achieve its strategic objectives. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with business stakeholders and technical teams, bridging the gap between enterprise architecture and practical solution delivery.

In this role, you will:

• Design and document solution architectures across applications, data, integration, and infrastructure.
• Translate business requirements into practical, high-quality solutions that align with enterprise architecture standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, project teams, and external vendors to ensure effective solution delivery.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to support implementation.
• Evaluate and recommend technology options, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned with RACS' strategic goals.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and trends, applying these insights to solution design.

Skills and Experience

• Strong IT experience, including at least experience in solution architecture roles.
• Strong technical expertise across applications, infrastructure, integration, and data.
• Solid experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM, Power Platform, and Power Apps.
• Knowledge of Azure services (Logic Apps, Functions) and modern architectural patterns.
• Experience with APIs, web services, and CI/CD practices.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical designs into business-focused outcomes.
• A collaborative and adaptable approach, aligned with RACS values.

At our organisation, we are proud to have a positive impact on improving health outcomes in the community. Our people are especially important to us, we treat everyone fairly and are mindful of our colleagues and their wellbeing. Working at RACS, you will thrive in our environment where we recognise that we are all one team. Our employees are at their best when they have balance in their lives, so by joining our team you will have:

• flexibility to combine working from home with time spent in the office
• RACS Professional Development Framework (Grow at RACS)
• access to a wellbeing app
• additional, gifted leave at the end of the year
• access to online learning portal THRIVE with a catalogue of 89,000+ courses
• access to an Employee Assistance Program which includes counselling for personal and work-related issues, support for family members, legal support, career development and planning, nutrition & lifestyle advice as well as financial counselling

We genuinely care about our employees' health and wellbeing and encourage our people to bring their whole selves to work.

How to apply?

To apply for this role please submit your application by clicking on the "Apply Now' button to submit a cover letter and resume.

Please note we will be reviewing applications as they come in.

Enquiries can be directed to careers@surgeons.org however, applications emailed to this address will not be accepted.

RACS is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion in our workforce. The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people as the traditional landowners of Australia and Māori as the tangatawhenua (people of the land) of Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to creating employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and Māoriand building an environment that is inclusive, culturally safe and appropriate.