Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.
- Lead Solution Architecture, Drive Strategic Outcomes
- Full time ongoing opportunity available
- Office location – Parramatta preferred, hybrid working supported
- Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $149K pa to $173K pa + super & leave loading
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment & Water (DCCEEW) are looking for a Principal Solution Architect to join a dynamic and growing IT team!
About the role
The Principal Solution Architect works closely with a team of Solution Architects to create technology solutions that align with enterprise standards and roadmaps. This role involves developing capability models, analysing solution options, and collaborating with technology teams to document and implement end-to-end solution designs on schedule.
As the Principal Solution Architect, your key responsibilities will include defining solutions that meet business demands and align with enterprise architecture, working with service providers to ensure IT solutions deliver business benefits, and managing service level agreements. You will be responsible for interpreting business requirements, informing strategic technology investments, and ensuring solutions are implemented as expected.
In this role, you will be challenged with balancing project interdependencies, developing tailored solutions to align with various architectures, and staying current with industry best practices.
About you
As well as having extensive experience in a solution architecture position or equivalent role, to succeed in this role, you’ll also need to have:
- Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability to complex, evolving challenges and tight deadlines
- Excellent teamwork, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement abilities
- Proven experience as a solution architect on large-scale, multi-system IT projects
- Extensive background in IT solution implementation using project management methodologies
- Expertise in TOGAF (certification preferred) and enterprise architecture tools (e.g. Microsoft Visio, Ardoq)
- Technical experience with application architecture, Agile, SDLC, .NET or Python, integration platforms (Azure/MuleSoft), cloud (Azure/AWS), CRM (Salesforce), mobile, SOA, ESB, and cloud-based systems
- Proficiency in application, data, and technology modelling
Essential requirements
- Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent relevant experience
For more information, read the full Role Description.
Who we are
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.
DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.
DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.
We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.
To Apply
If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
Applications close Sunday 15 February 2026 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role, please contact Dilip Cheerala, A/Chief Architect on 0466 618 374 or via dilip.cheerala@dcceew.nsw.gov.au.
Please also note, to be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles, you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.
Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Looking for more information or assistance in applying?
If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au or contacting Jodi Arthur on 02 6360 9015 or via jodi.arthur@dcceew.nsw.gov.au (please mention reference number 547498).
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Guide for Aboriginal Applicants to assist with applying for roles or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.
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