Technology Solution Architect

About the Company

SA Water is a successful, modern water utility wholly owned by the Government of South Australia. We employ more than 1,700 people across a broad range of disciplines who operate more than $14 billion worth of infrastructure to deliver essential water and sewerage services to more than 1.8 million South Australians.

We operate in a geographically and climatically diverse service area, with sites and locations from Ceduna through to Port Augusta, the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands, across to the Riverland, down to Mount Gambier, and most places in between.

Our strength and expertise have been shaped by our history. For more than 165 years, South Australians have depended on us to innovate and deliver efficient and sustainable water services. With nationally and internationally recognised industry expertise, we're focused on understanding and meeting our customers' expectations.

As well as safely delivering smart and reliable services for our customers of today, we innovate to shape the water solutions of the future that will support thriving economies and healthy communities.

We are driven by our values; we value our people, we do work that matters, we keep it real, we know that our work has impact and we are future focussed. Staying true to our values ensures that we consistently deliver positive outcomes for all South Australians.

About the role

We are seeking a strategic and technically adept Technology Solution Architect to join our Technology Strategy, Architecture & Value Realisation team. In this pivotal role, you'll be responsible for designing and guiding solution architectures that align with SA Water's enterprise and domain frameworks, enabling effective delivery of our technology strategy.

You will work closely with stakeholders across Technology Delivery, Architecture Governance, and Business Groups to define and realise robust, future-focused solutions. Your contribution will help shape the digital landscape that supports the delivery of sustainable and trusted water services for South Australians.

About the person

To succeed in this role, you'll bring deep technical acumen and a strong grasp of architecture principles, frameworks, methodologies, governance, and tools, with Operational Technology domain experience in the utility and/or allied sectors. You're someone who can translate business needs into clear architectural direction while navigating complex solution spaces.

You thrive when managing competing priorities and working independently, with strong communication and relationship-building skills that drive value in a collaborative environment.

About Technology

The Technology group is constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation and technology and is driven by its collaborative inclusive culture. This team of diverse professionals is dedicated to transforming digital landscapes, ensuring seamless operations, delivering cutting-edge solutions and utilising data for optimised decision making. With a focus on the future and a commitment to excellence now, the group thrives on solving complex challenges, driving efficiency, and enhancing user experiences.

In addition, your responsibilities will include:

Fostering trust with our people, customers and community by providing expert advice and service that ensure we effectively communicate and engage audiences with our business strategy and its delivery across South Australia, every day.

You will:

- Design and deliver solution architectures aligned with SA Water's enterprise and domain frameworks
- Lead the development of solution designs including application and data flows, deployment models, and technology selections
- Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to understand requirements, evaluate options, and recommend fit-for-purpose solutions
- Document architectural decisions, risks, and technical debt, ensuring they are traceable and governed through appropriate processes
- Maintain solution documentation within the organisation's architecture repository and ensure governance endorsement where required
- Oversee solution delivery to ensure alignment with the intended architecture and manage changes as needed
- Contribute to business case development and support portfolio planning and lifecycle management
- Participate in software and services procurement, representing architectural requirements and outcomes
- Support the development and implementation of technical standards in collaboration with delivery teams

Your success in this role will come from:

- Strong knowledge of architecture disciplines, frameworks, and governance, with the ability to link architecture to business needs; skilled in architectural methodologies, tools, and notations
- Experience designing complex, multi-component technology solutions and guiding delivery teams
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related fields
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience across multiple roles in the Software Development Lifecycle (Desirable)
- Knowledge and experience with architecture patterns and blueprints such as Model View Controller, Service-Oriented Architecture, Enterprise Application Integration, Enterprise Service Bus, and Enterprise Data Warehouse (Desirable)
- The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) certification and experience with ArchiMate modelling (Desirable)

Further information can be found in the attached PD –Technology Solution Architect.

To apply, click 'Apply'. Please submit and complete the application form, upload a cover letter and current resume. For enquiries, please contact Chantelle Romeo from the Talent Acquisition team chantelle.romeo@sawater.com.au.

Applications close 4pm, 22 August 2025.

A great customer experience is best achieved by having a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from everyone, including people living with disability, job seekers of all ages, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Our Industry is like no other. Dive into the wonderful world of water and explore the boundless opportunities. Learn more about the water industry at careersinwater.com.au.

Please note: We request that recruitment agencies do not submit candidates for this position, as they will not be accepted.

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