Solution Architect

About Us:

At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community, and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 4,700 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high-quality services and care.

Uniting AgeWell provides a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support, and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation, and Inclusion. Our customer service charter and promise shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org.

Why choose Uniting AgeWell?

• Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program available 24/7 for our staff
• Not-for-profit, values-based organisation

About the role:

The Solution Architect plays a critical role in designing and implementing integrated digital solutions that align with strategic business objectives. This role provides technical leadership across cloud, on-premise, and hybrid environments, ensuring systems are scalable, cost-effective, and interoperable.

The architect will drive enterprise-wide standards, optimise service integration, and support business agility through orchestration, monitoring, and proactive management of stakeholders and vendors.

Collaborating closely with business and digital teams, the Solution Architect evaluates emerging technologies, develops infrastructure plans, and ensures high availability and performance of digital platforms to enable seamless service delivery and innovation.

This is a permanent, full-time hybrid role giving you the flexibility of working from our head office and from home.

About you:

You are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our residents/clients, enhancing their self-esteem and empowering them to make choices.

This is the place for you if you:

• Tertiary qualifications in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field
• Relevant certifications in cloud architecture (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional Architect), enterprise architecture (e.g., TOGAF), or integration platforms
• Additional certifications in ITIL, DevOps, or security frameworks are advantageous
• 7+ years of experience in systems architecture, solution design, and enterprise integration across cloud and on-premise environments
• Proficiency in cloud platforms (like Azure, AWS, GCP), including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS models
• Extensive experience with service-oriented architecture (SOA), microservices, and API-led integration
• Solid knowledge of networking protocols, operating systems, and infrastructure components
• Hands-on experience with application development tools, programming languages, and integration frameworks
• Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support, and Trust)

Essentials for working in Aged Care:

• A current Working With Children card
• Current and ongoing flu vaccinations
• Australian working rights
• Ability to pass a national police clearance

Make a positive difference in your community – apply now

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.

You can access the position description here: Solution Architect PD.pdf

For more information, please contact the Recruitment Team at Recruitment@unitingagewell.org.

We look forward to hearing from you