Job Description

Everyone plays here

• Temporary full-time opportunity until 31 Dec 2026
• Hybrid role - Sydney Olympic Park location
• Clerk Grade 9/10 - Salary ranges from $129,464 to $142,665 + super & leave loading

The role

The Solution Architect plays a critical role in designing fit-for-purpose application and technology architectures that translate business needs into practical, secure and sustainable solutions. The role partners with stakeholders across the Office of Sport to guide solution design, support delivery and ensure alignment with organisational strategy, cyber security requirements and NSW Government standards.

Working across multiple programs and initiatives, the position provides expert advice, develops architecture artefacts and contributes to establishing architectural principles, patterns and governance processes that enable effective and future-focused technology outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Assess and interpret business requirements to develop solution architectures that align with organisational objectives and strategic priorities.
• Partner with stakeholders (including Business Analysts, Program Managers, SMEs and vendors) to design application, data, integration and security architectures.
• Produce and maintain current-state and future-state architecture artefacts to support decision-making and solution planning.
• Provide expert technical advice on solution options, risks, dependencies and recommended approaches across programs and projects.
• Support successful implementation by ensuring solution designs are clearly communicated and consistently applied throughout delivery.
• Contribute to the development of architectural standards, guidelines and patterns to uplift organisational design practices.
• Participate in governance forums and present architecture recommendations to ensure solutions are robust, compliant and aligned.
• Identify system and integration interdependencies to reduce duplication, manage risk and support long-term technology strategy.

About You

You are an experienced Solution Architect with strong technical and stakeholder engagement capabilities, and a proven ability to translate complex business requirements into practical technology solutions. You bring deep knowledge across applications, integration, data and cloud environments, and are confident working across multiple delivery streams in complex environments.

You are a clear communicator who can engage both technical and non-technical audiences, provide sound advice and influence outcomes. You thrive in a collaborative environment, bring a strategic mindset and are committed to delivering secure, scalable and customer-focused solutions aligned with organisational goals.

Essential Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or extensive professional experience in solution architecture, preferably within complex programs or projects.

For more information read the full Role Description: PSC - Role Description - Solution Architect

About us

The Office of Sport supports all people, communities and organisations across NSW to enjoy and realise the benefits of participating in sport and active recreation. We provide leadership, policies, programs, funding and infrastructure to ensure everyone has the opportunity to participate.

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. OoS supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

Join us

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 11:55pm 9th April 2026. Should you require further information about the role please contact karen.lewis@sport.nsw.gov.au

The Office of Sport undertakes employment screening for all prospective employees to ensure thorough, fair and consistent recruitment practices. Screening may include National Criminal Record Checks, Working with Children Checks (for relevant roles), service and conduct checks, referee checks, right-to-work verification, conflict-of-interest declarations, and preemployment health assessments.

You can view the full Employment Screening Policy and Procedure here

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.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. 

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via workforcemanagement@sport.nsw.gov.au and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Solution Architect