Careers at TAFE NSW

Solutions Architect  

State-wide Opportunity (subject to TAFE NSW campus availability)  

Temporary full-time until 30 June 2026  

Total Remuneration Package $198,784. Base salary $176,043 plus superannuation   
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At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.  

That’s why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow. 

We invest in our people 

At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work. 

We provide you with tools and ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and a variety of flexible working options. 

About the role 

This position is responsible for planning, designing and developing technology solutions while understanding and mapping business requirements to systems / technical requirements to ensure they align with enterprise architectural plans. Requiring general knowledge across verticals (e.g. network / security), the position is a cross disciplinary specialist who provides leadership and guidance to other Architects, project members and delivery teams.  

In this role, your focus will be on translating business needs into practical, future-ready technology designs. You’ll work closely with digital delivery teams, project stakeholders, and fellow architects to solve complex challenges, modernise systems, and ensure every solution aligns with TAFE NSW’s broader technology strategy. You’ll play a key role in shaping conversations, guiding decisions, and supporting others by bringing clarity, structure, and leadership to how solutions are designed and delivered.  

About You  

You’re a senior architecture professional with demonstrated experience delivering end-to-end solutions in complex environments. You’re confident working across different teams, balancing business goals with technical realities, and making decisions based on solid research and data. You’re a strategic thinker who can quickly shift focus between topics, solve problems with clarity, and communicate your ideas effectively and collaboratively.  

You lead with integrity, are motivated, curious, and committed to growing your subject matter expertise. You enjoy mentoring others and sharing knowledge, and you thrive in environments where collaboration and purpose drive everything you do.  

To be successful in this role, you will have:-   

1. Degree qualification in related field or equivalent significant experience.  

1. Experience in developing enterprise level Systems Group target strategies and architectures for platform environments for packaged and/or large-scale cloud applications.  

Highly Regarded  

• Experience with learning management systems    

• Experience with cloud infrastructure  

To find out more about the role, click to view the  Position Description. 

Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion 

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued, so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks. If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below. 

A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!  

Applications close 11.55pm AEST Tuesday, 23rd September 2025   

To apply for this role, click on 'apply now' and provide:  

• Your current resume (in PDF format)   

• Copies of your qualifications (upload as one PDF file). Certified copies preferred; these will be required if successful for the role.

• Response to one targeted question when prompted in the application form (max 300 words)   

Targeted Question:  

Provide an example of when you have led the development of solution architecture from the design phase through to implementation. What were the challenges and how did you overcome these to achieve the desired outcome?  

Role-specific enquiries: contact Karl Bryne, Director Learning Platforms, via email Karl.Byrne2@tafensw.edu.au   

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Talent Acquisition Advisor Shweta Yadav via email shweta.yadav@tafensw.edu.au    

For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW’s recruitment process, and getting interview ready, read through our Application Process and the interactive Capability Application Tool.   

This is a child-related position. A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for anyone in child-related work. It involves a national criminal history check and review of findings of workplace misconduct.  

To be eligible for positions at TAFE NSW, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport. 

A talent pool, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant, may be filled via this recruitment.  

Location is negotiable across our TAFE NSW campuses. Please note your preferred campus location is not guaranteed and is subject to campus availability at the time of offer.  

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