Solutions Architect

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Location: Hybrid, 664 Collins Street, Docklands 3008

About the Organisation

EPA works to prevent and reduce the harmful effect of pollution and waste on Victoria's environment and people. We work with community, industry and businesses. As the needs of Victorians change, we must be equipped to adapt and respond to a range of factors.

We are a workplace committed to new ways of working, EPA celebrates diversity of people and lifestyles. We offer a wide range of practical options to support both your work and personal life.

The EPA Experience

• See the impact in the communities we live in: at EPA you see your work first-hand
• Range of internal working groups, networks and volunteering opportunities
• On-the-job training for a wide range of environmental roles
• Flexible start and finish times, as well as compressed work week options
• We have a flexible work arrangement typically at work days are Tuesdays and Wednesdays at CBD Office and a third day at a regional office of your choice.

About the role:

You will be a senior member of a team responsible for developing and implementing EPA's Enterprise Architecture as well as maintaining and enhancing the Enabling Technology Platforms. You will develop and oversee the delivery of expert solution architecture and design, aligned to EPA's strategic priorities, to prevent harm to Victorian communities and the environment from pollution and waste. This is a senior role for an experienced Solution Architect that wants to contribute to the success of the EPA as it enters a new era of environmental protection in Victoria. Working closely with the Manager, Architecture and Technical Services, you will actively contribute to a positive organisational culture and achieve the highest standards of performance and integrity, fostering genuine partnerships across all levels of government, industry, and community to support the delivery organisational outcomes.

In this role you will:

• Partner staff across the EPA to understand business processes and requirements; identify opportunities for the Information Technology Branch to provide guidance on appropriate IT solutions.
• Support staff across the EPA in the evaluation of commercial-off-the-shelf products to ensure they align to the organisation's Enterprise Architecture and security standards, integrate where possible, and provide a seamless experience for end-users; support procurement for, or that include, technology solutions to ensure integration with EPA's Enterprise Architecture; support staff to productionise unit developed point solutions and ensure compliance with standards, governance, and plan support models.
• Work with technology platform owners to ensure compliance of cross platform solutions with Enterprise Architecture standards and policies; provide input into regular reviews of technology platforms and promote enhancements that will reduce technical debt.
• Be the custodian of reference, solution, and data architecture designs in the Enterprise Architecture repository (Orbus); support release management by reviewing compliance checklists and ensuring documentation is updated; support platform owners to ensure best practice documentation and solution architecture is maintained by vendors .
• Assist the Manager, Architecture and Technical Services in the creation of strategies, policies, procedures, and guidelines related to Enterprise Architecture standards and patterns.
• Support projects in the solution design and architecture phase, including with the construction of data models; ensure that architecture, design and data models for new solutions and enhancements align with enterprise architecture standards.

Skills and experience:

• Demonstrated experience in designing solutions to meet business requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in setting standards for patterns and enterprise architecture.
• Experience documenting and managing solution architectures in Orbus (or similar platforms) is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated Solution Architecture experience for IaaS, PaaS and SaaS.
• Demonstrated Solution Architecture experience across the Microsoft product range essential, especially Azure.
• Knowledge of architecture frameworks and models, such as TOGAF and TCI is highly desirable.

To see the full position description: Click Here

How to apply

Click the "Apply" button to submit your application. Applications close 11:59pm Tuesday, 2 September 2025.

Applicants Should Submit:

• Cover letter; addressing your experience, the key selection criteria, motivations, and suitability to the role.
• Resume; including contact details of two referees.

For any enquiries relating to this role, please reach out to careers@epa.vic.gov.au

Need to know more?

All prospective employees will also undergo a National Criminal Record Check prior to an offer of employment. You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Preferred candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, police checks, reference checks and role related security clearances.

EPA Victoria recognises the value of the diversity, strength, and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as we work with Traditional Owners to care for our environment. We provide a culturally safe and embracing work environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to merit, equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We believe our workforce should represent the diversity of the lands upon which we reside; and we actively embrace staff of different abilities, orientations, backgrounds, faiths, and genders.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelAssociate

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionInformation Technology, Design, and Public Relations
• IndustriesGovernment Administration, Architecture and Planning, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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