senior solution architect

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Personnel Area: Corporate Services

Branch: Information Services

Salary Range: Band 8 $150,432 to $162,791 + superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Temporary full-time

Duration: June 2027

The Business

​​​​​​​Corporate Services support, equip and help guide Council to deliver the Brisbane Vision through centralised corporate services and a customer-focused approach.

Information Services branch (ISB) delivers digital and information technologies to maintain and enhance Council's information, processes and systems, and enable data driven insights to improve decision-making and customer experience.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Role

The Senior Solution Architect provides vision, leadership, and guidance leading specified solution and design activities to deliver ICT solutions for business problems in a dynamic, evolving environment.

In this role you will investigate, research and develop ICT solution options that meet customers' business objectives, ICT requirements, and long-term organisational goals.

You will provide high-quality solution options and design artefacts for the implementation phase of an ICT or change project that meet customers' business objectives.

You will have considerable knowledge and experience delivering architect solutions to resolve and meet a diverse range of businesses and customer needs.

In this role you will:

• lead the ICT solution and design activity
• provide architecture advice and problem solve architecture or design issues
• provide leadership, consultancy and guidance to customers and projects
• plan solution and design approach, obtain endorsement, and produce design artefacts
• have knowledge and analysis of future technologies and industry initiatives
• provide expert advice in the development of corporate and divisional ICT strategic and operational plans.

To be successful you will have:

• demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate alongside multi-disciplinary teams
• demonstrated expertise and ability to lead and facilitate the review and development of solution architecture methodologies
• demonstrated expertise in establishing and managing relationships with a wide range of customers and stakeholders
• substantial knowledge and demonstrated experience in multiple ICT domains and environments
• strong working experience of solution architecture, project management and development of solution options
• demonstrated ability to compile and deliver presentations, briefings and reports on project options, designs, and outcomes.

The ICT solutions fall within the remit of the Application Delivery Team, typically non-platform technology, COTS/SaaS (Custom off the Shelf/Software as a Service) solutions and the related analysis which supports their delivery into the operational side of the business.

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE

How to apply:  Click on the 'Apply' button below to complete your online application. Please upload your current resume and cover letter (of no more than one page) that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role.

This role requires a Criminal History Check.

For more information:  Please contact John Hefez on or

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council's Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Monday 6th October 2025 at 11:55pm AEST

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with 'Gold Employer' status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.