Solutions Architect

Organisation/Entity: NSW Trains

Job category: Projects

Job location:

Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000

Job reference number: 101881

Employment type: Fixed Term Full-Time

Salary range: $ $

"You can be part of the team that enables significant service improvements for our people.
You're an innovative tech enthusiast who wants to explore and create cutting-edge solutions. You'll have the opportunity to be part of an expert team that improves technology experiences, shaping the digital landscape for a seamless future.
In this role, you'll:

• Deliver end-to-end technical architecture to support project testing and delivery.
• Validate design artefacts (SAD, DDRs, ICDs) before business sign-off.
• Provide consolidated technical responses to vendors and delivery partners.
• Support decision-making with pragmatic and reliable technical advice.
• Drive a culture of accountability, collaboration, and technical excellence.
• Identify and resolve technical/documentation gaps proactively.
• Engage early to flag risks, dependencies, and stakeholder concerns.

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About You

• Proven experience in solution architecture across infrastructure, middleware, applications, integration, and security.
• Strong knowledge of integration patterns, APIs, middleware, and data hubs in multi-vendor environments.
• Familiarity with governance frameworks, compliance, cybersecurity, and safety in public sector IT.
• Ability to review and validate architecture artefacts and trace requirements.
• Demonstrated accountability and ownership of architecture deliverables.
• Effective collaboration with internal SMEs, external vendors (CAF, UGL), and TfNSW stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Problem-solving ability in ambiguous or incomplete requirement scenarios.
• Respectful, professional attitude with influence across diverse stakeholders.
• Commitment to continuous learning and applying new technology trends.

Who We Are
Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

At NSW TrainLink, we help connect passengers all over NSW and beyond. Our regional network of trains and coaches provide valuable links between regional and metropolitan centres across NSW and between neighbouring states and territories.

Our services support thriving regional communities and economies by helping people access the things that are important to them, and by bringing visitors to our stunning regions.

Join us
Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you'd like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.

This role is hybrid-friendly, meaning you can mix in-person days at your team's home base location with remote days.

What are you waiting for…? Connect with us. Apply now
Applications close: 11:59 pm Tuesday, 16th September 2025.
For more information about this role, please contact SRIVATSA..NSW.GOV.AU.
Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal people or Supporting people with disability for more info or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

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