Solution Architecture Lead

About Us 

At Transgrid, our work improves the lives of millions – from lighting up sports fields, schools and homes, to powering the wheels of commerce and everything else in between. Now it’s your turn to make it happen. 

This is an exciting time in the energy industry with the transition to renewable energy. Recent government policy documents outline plans to facilitate increasing transmission interconnection between states and development of renewable energy zones.

The Opportunity

Be part of Australia’s clean energy future with Transgrid — a purpose-driven organisation delivering some of the nation’s most significant renewable energy projects. Our work is helping to shape a reliable, sustainable power system for generations to come.

As our business continues to grow, we’re looking for a Solution Architecture Lead to join our dynamic technology architecture team. This role is a senior member of Transgrid’s Information & Technology team, accountable for the leadership of the Solution Architecture team to provide safe and secure solutions that deliver the business objectives.

This role involves leading a team of solution architects, assigning resources to ensure the project demand is met, peer reviewing solutions to ensure they are safe and secure, and align to the reference architectures.

The role will also be a Solution Architect resource to be assigned to projects, working through the governance frameworks to deliver safe and secure solutions that deliver the business objectives.

• Organising and leading a team of Solution Architects, ensuring resource demand is met at Transgrid.
• Provide oversight and peer review of Solutions produced by the team.
• Analyse requirements and design solutions to support the development of solutions that meet business needs and align with architectural governance and standards.

About You

At Transgrid, our leaders are guided by a robust capability framework that includes key behaviours and competencies essential for driving performance, collaboration, and innovation. They include the following

• Leadership – leading and developing people; inspiring direction and purpose; optimising business outcomes and leading reform and change
• Results – deliver results, plan and prioritise, think and solve problems, demonstrate accountability
• Business enablers – finance, technology, procurement and contract management and project management
• Relationships – communicate effectively, commit to customer service, work collaboratively and influence and negotiate
• Personal attributes – display resilience and courage, act with integrity, lead self and value diversity

Additionally we’re looking for a proactive, detail-oriented professional who brings a combination of the following

• Tertiary qualifications at degree level or equivalent relevant experience. 
• Excellent leadership and management skills to facilitate professional work collaboration & delivery, guide and mentor team members and drive data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with the design, delivery and governance of IT solutions & services, applied in a complex commercial and highly regulated environment.
• Experience with or certification in an IT Architecture framework, e.g. TOGAF.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing effective integration solutions in complex regulated enterprise environments.

Desirable

• Cloud architecture or engineering certifications.
• Exposure to industrial control (OT) systems.
• Exposure to AESCSF or related cyber security frameworks.

Recognition & Reward

At Transgrid, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact on Australia’s clean energy future. We offer flexible working arrangements, ongoing professional development, and a supportive, forward-thinking culture.

We believe in providing our people personal, professional and social benefits so that they can deliver their best work each and every day. Employees have access to a range of corporate discounts across retail, utilities, travel, health & wellbeing etc, as well as novated leasing options, 20 weeks paid parental leave and more.

Regardless of where you are in your professional journey, Transgrid powers your career by providing access to regular and on-going training, workplace mentoring and tertiary education. At Transgrid, you are encouraged to build a career that is right for you.

Please note, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, we will assess applications as they are received. We do not accept agency introductions as Transgrid operates a direct sourcing model. 

Transgrid is committed to Health and Safety, the Environment, Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity and Ethical Practices. All applicants are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to these areas