Solutions Architect

Solutions Architect - Education Sector

Sydney | Hybrid (Anchor days Tuesday & Thursday)

If you thrive on variety and love wearing multiple hats, this role will keep you on your toes. Our client, a leading name in the education sector, is looking for a
Solutions Architect
who can design, lead, and deliver across a mix of infrastructure, data, and application projects - with a strong focus on student management, CRM, and finance systems.

This is a hands-on role for a true generalist who enjoys moving seamlessly between strategy and execution, and who's equally comfortable in technical deep-dives and business discussions.

What you'll be doing

• Taking full ownership of solution design - from concept through to delivery - across a diverse range of technology initiatives.
• Working across multiple domains including infrastructure, data, and enterprise applications.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to gather business requirements, translate them into technical designs, and ensure alignment with broader organisational goals.
• Producing clear, structured documentation and presenting architecture designs that connect business outcomes to technical execution.
• Leading architecture frameworks (such as TOGAF) and ensuring best practices are embedded and followed.
• Guiding teams through both high-level and low-level design processes, while maintaining a pragmatic approach to delivery.
• Engaging with vendors and internal teams to ensure solutions are robust, scalable, and fit-for-purpose.
• Supporting ongoing upgrades and re-architecture of key systems including student management, CRM, and finance platforms.

Essential requirements

• Proven experience designing and delivering end-to-end solutions across multiple technology areas (applications, data, and infrastructure).
• Strong generalist mindset - comfortable managing varied projects and adapting to shifting priorities.
• Deep understanding of architectural frameworks, ideally TOGAF, with the ability to tailor principles to a practical delivery environment.
• Skilled in gathering, analysing, and documenting business requirements and converting them into actionable technical solutions.
• Excellent communicator - able to articulate complex ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong documentation discipline; capable of building structured design artefacts, frameworks, and reusable templates.
• Hands-on approach with the ability to manage the full solution lifecycle - from initial concept to final implementation.
• Experience collaborating with vendors, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless delivery.
• Background in education or large-scale public sector environments is advantageous but not essential.

Why you'll love it

You'll join a progressive education institution that values initiative, flexibility, and results. It's an opportunity to influence architectural direction, simplify complexity, and deliver meaningful outcomes - all while working on a wide range of challenges that keep things interesting.

Desired Skills and Experience
Solutions Architect - Education Sector

Sydney | Hybrid (Anchor days Tuesday & Thursday)

If you thrive on variety and love wearing multiple hats, this role will keep you on your toes. Our client, a leading name in the education sector, is looking for a Solutions Architect who can design, lead, and deliver across a mix of infrastructure, data, and application projects - with a strong focus on student management, CRM, and finance systems.

This is a hands-on role for a true generalist who enjoys moving seamlessly between strategy and execution, and who's equally comfortable in technical deep-dives and business discussions.

What you'll be doing

Taking full ownership of solution design - from concept through to delivery - across a diverse range of technology initiatives.

Working across multiple domains including infrastructure, data, and enterprise applications.

Collaborating with stakeholders to gather business requirements, translate them into technical designs, and ensure alignment with broader organisational goals.

Producing clear, structured documentation and presenting architecture designs that connect business outcomes to technical execution.

Leading architecture frameworks (such as TOGAF) and ensuring best practices are embedded and followed.

Guiding teams through both high-level and low-level design processes, while maintaining a pragmatic approach to delivery.

Engaging with vendors and internal teams to ensure solutions are robust, scalable, and fit-for-purpose.

Supporting ongoing upgrades and re-architecture of key systems including student management, CRM, and finance platforms.

Essential requirements

Proven experience designing and delivering end-to-end solutions across multiple technology areas (applications, data, and infrastructure).

Strong generalist mindset - comfortable managing varied projects and adapting to shifting priorities.

Deep understanding of architectural frameworks, ideally TOGAF, with the ability to tailor principles to a practical delivery environment.

Skilled in gathering, analysing, and documenting business requirements and converting them into actionable technical solutions.

Excellent communicator - able to articulate complex ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Strong documentation discipline; capable of building structured design artefacts, frameworks, and reusable templates.

Hands-on approach with the ability to manage the full solution lifecycle - from initial concept to final implementation.

Experience collaborating with vendors, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless delivery.

Background in education or large-scale public sector environments is advantageous but not essential.

Why you'll love it

You'll join a progressive education institution that values initiative, flexibility, and results. It's an opportunity to influence architectural direction, simplify complexity, and deliver meaningful outcomes - all while working on a wide range of challenges that keep things interesting.