IT Solution Architect

Job Description

Shape practical, well‑governed technology solutions that enable business outcomes across Hydro Tasmania.

• Design and deliver enterprise technology solutions for Hydro Tasmania
• Contribute to a renewable energy future for Australia.
• Based in Hobart or Melbourne with real flexible working arrangements.

Salary range $140,877 - $163,308 plus super

About the role

Design and guide technology solutions that turn business requirements into secure, reliable and well‑integrated systems. Lead solution architecture across applications, data, infrastructure and security, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards. Partner with business, project and IT teams to balance functional needs, risk, cost and long‑term sustainability while supporting effective delivery.

Benefits

In addition to innovative projects, we offer:

• Genuine work-life balance, with flexible hours and hybrid working
• Location flexibility, based in Hobart or Melbourne
• Working from home options to support focus and lifestyle needs
• Annual remuneration increases in line with the Enterprise Agreement
• Positive, inclusive culture that supports wellbeing and flexibility
• Industry‑leading parental leave entitlements
• Uncapped sick leave when you need it most
• Subsidised school holiday vacation care
• Free Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

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Key Responsibilities

• Translate business and non‑functional requirements into solution architectures
• Design end‑to‑end solutions across application, data, security and infrastructure
• Guide solution delivery with risk‑based governance and architectural oversight
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, standards, security and policy
• Develop high‑level implementation plans, options analysis and resource needs

More information can be found on the attached Position Description: PD - FIN - HT5 - IT Solution Architect -.pdf

Skills and Experience

• Bring experience in solution architecture across complex enterprise environments
• Design solutions that balance functional, financial and risk requirements
• Apply strong understanding of architectural frameworks, standards, security architecture and integration patterns
• Develop technical roadmaps, options analysis and value/risk assessments
• Influence stakeholders and work autonomously across business and IT teams
• Hands on experience with technology stacks that include some of the following: Azure, AWS, Cisco, Palo Alto and VMware, SQL Server, Kubernetes

Let's get applying!

Please attach your resume and a cover letter outlining what skills and experience you will bring as soon as possible. We will be running an agile recruitment process and will engage with suitable candidates as soon we have reviewed their applications.

Hydro Tasmania is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or accommodation during any stage of the process, please let us know. For more information, or to discuss your needs confidentially, reach out to [email protected]

Recruitment agencies: we respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.