Solution Architect x 4

• Ongoing role, Full-time, Bentley Campus
• Competitive remuneration + 17% superannuation
• Work-life balance options, inc. potential flexible work-from-home arrangements

Reference: 1627185

About the Role:

We’re looking for exceptional Solution Architects to help shape Curtin’s digital future. In this influential role, you’ll bring together technology, innovation and practical problem-solving to design solutions that streamline operations, strengthen capability and support meaningful change across the University.

We’re hiring across two focus areas:

• Digital Experience & Innovation (2 vacancies) – designing modern, end-user facing applications that bring Curtin’s digital experiences to life for students, staff and the broader university community.
• Platform, Data & Integration (2 vacancies) – architecting the scalable, secure backbone that connects Curtin’s technology ecosystem, from data models to integration patterns across a hybrid environment.

As a Solution Architect, you will lead the design and development roadmap for modern digital products and services, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, adaptable and aligned with Curtin’s broader technology strategy. Your work will play a key role in delivering high-quality digital experiences and driving continued innovation and excellence.

Please indicate your area of interest in your application

Your responsibilities will include:

Across both focus areas you will:

• Partner with digital teams, stakeholders and delivery partners to design technology solutions that meet University needs and align with Curtin’s strategic direction.
• Develop and validate prototypes or proof of concept where needed, to test feasibility and de-risk complex solution designs.
• Provide design authority and guidance across the full product lifecycle, partnering with delivery and engineering teams, from concept and design through to implementation.
• Create, review and maintain high-quality solution design artefacts that support informed decision-making and delivery.
• Ensure solutions comply with Curtin’s standards and design principles across key architecture domains.
• Champion agile design and development practices, ensuring technical designs support iterative, incremental delivery.

If your focus is Platform, Data & Integration, you will also:

• Design scalable, secure and resilient modern application architectures, ensuring data models support business intelligence and transactional requirements.
• Develop integration architectures that enable seamless, secure data flow across a hybrid technology ecosystem.

If your focus is Digital Experience & Innovation, you will also:

• Design intuitive, human-centred digital experiences and applications across web and mobile platforms.
• Partner with product and design teams to translate user research and business needs into effective solution designs.

We are looking for (selection criteria):

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect within a large, complex technology environment.
• A strong track record of guiding solutions from concept and design through to successful delivery.
• Broad experience across mainstream technologies, architecture domains and design patterns, with expertise in at least one of the following relevant to your area of interest:
• Digital Experience & Innovation: application architecture, digital product design or modern front-end experience platforms.
• Platform, Data & Integration: integration architecture, data architecture, API design, or hybrid/cloud platforms.
• A collaborative, outcomes-focused approach, with the ability to balance innovation, business needs and practical delivery considerations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage, influence and translate complex information for diverse audiences.
• Experience working within agile delivery environments and contributing to iterative, team-based product delivery.

Desirable

• Relevant certifications, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, TOGAF.
• Experience working in a higher education or large complex environment and an awareness of the uses of ICT within universities.

Role Requirements

• As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered
• Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction

Your new Team: Digital & Technology Solutions (DTS)

Digital & Technology Solutions (DTS) is Curtin University's technology partner, delivering innovative, secure and scalable digital solutions that support world-class teaching, learning, research and business operations. We work collaboratively across the University to create exceptional digital experiences, drive continuous improvement and enable Curtin's strategic ambitions through technology.

In anticipation for the next phase of our digital roadmap, we are undertaking a strategic expansion of our Digital Innovations team. The Digital Innovations team shapes and delivers user-centred digital products and services that create meaningful value for students, staff and researchers, while the Solution Architects provides the strategic technology leadership that ensures solutions are integrated, scalable and future-ready. Together, we connect business needs with technology outcomes, helping Curtin innovate, evolve and deliver lasting impact across its global community. If you enjoy technology, transformation, continual innovation, and change, we extend a warm invitation for you to join our forward-thinking team. Be a driving force in our journey of evolution at Curtin University!

About Curtin University

Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2025 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live.

For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page:

https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You:

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

Join Us!

If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:

• Up-to-date Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and demonstrating how your background meets the position’s selection criteria (noted above) - no more than two pages.

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on [email protected] or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Applications will not be accepted via this email address, and late applications will not be accepted.

Applications close: 9pm (AWST), Sunday, 30th August 2026

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, remove the advert, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time.