Solution Architect – ERP Systems | NV1 | Canberra

Australian citizenship required. Must have an active AGSVA Baseline security clearance and the ability to obtain a Negative Vetting 1 Security Clearance.

Location: Canberra (Hybrid).

1. A tailored resume in docx format (strictly 3 pages max)
2. A one page (5000 character) summary response to the selection criteria below.

• RFQ ID: LH-08042
• Agency: Australian Electoral Commission (AEC)
• Closing Date: Monday, 19 October 2026 – 10:00am (Canberra time)
• Estimated Start Date: Tuesday, 03 November 2026
• Initial Contract Duration: ASAP to 30 June 2027
• Extension Term: Other
• Experience Level: EL1 equivalent
• Security Clearance: Active AGSVA Baseline clearance required, with the ability to obtain NV1
• Location of Work: QLD, WA, ACT, VIC, NSW, NT, SA, TAS
• Working Arrangements: Hybrid. Preference for candidates in Canberra, although other AEC office locations will be considered. Flexible working arrangements combining onsite attendance and remote working will be considered. Remote-only candidates will also be considered if they demonstrate strong and effective communication and stakeholder relationship skills.
• Maximum Hours: 40 hours per week

The Solution Architect will work directly with the Program, AEC IT and business areas to provide strategic and technical guidance and lead/assist with the development of solution architectures, specifically solutions relating to the delivery of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.

Solution Architects will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• →actively contribute to the review, development and/or sustainment of the agency’s application governance artefacts, including application strategies, architecture, technology roadmaps, policies, and practices.
• →undertake targeted review of existing application deployments both on premise and in-cloud, including assessment of documentation, sustainability, and alignment with agency application governance.
• →based on review findings, document identified issues, risks, and opportunities, together with associated actionable recommendations.
• →working directly with IT, business areas, application development teams, provide insight and assistance with the scoping, costing, planning and delivery of new application services.
• →Ensuring relevant technical strategies, policies, standards, and practices (including security) are applied correctly and consistently.
• →Evaluating requests for changes and deviations from specifications and recommending actions to delegates and governance bodies for endorsement/decision or other appropriate action.
• →Working as part of an Agile project/program team or business as usual area as directed.

Performing other duties as directed from time-to-time by Directors/Team Leaders or a delegate.

It is desirable Solution Architects have experience in:

• Enterprise Resource Planning
• ServiceNow
• Government ICT Transformations

The Enabling Eight Program is a strategic initiative designed to modernise and streamline the AEC’s core corporate systems. Launched in mid-2025, this initiative brings together eight essential platforms under a coordinate program to ensure our agency remains efficient, secure, and responsive to the needs of all staff.

The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a one-page pitch to address all criteria specified. This is equal to 5000 characters.

1.

• Demonstrated experience (5+ years) working as a Solution (Application) Architect
• Proven experience designing applications and solutions for cloud environments.
• Proven experience designing and documenting applications that meet business requirements and align with the AEC’s strategic vision and operational constraints.
• Well-developed communication skills, including the ability to distil technical information in Plain English to communicate with influence.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships, including the ability to translate clearly between technical teams and business areas.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to effectively manage risk and deliver fit-for-purpose applications and solutions.
• Must have an active AGSVA Baseline Security clearance and the ability to obtain a Negative Vetting 1 Security Clearance.

2.

• Your submission must include 1 PDF attachment with no more than 5 pages, containing all requested information below. (Only 1 PDF should be uploaded per submission.)
• Candidate availability to commence (e.g. 2 weeks' notice)
• Confirmation that Australian Citizenship is held - proof may be requested
• Current Security Clearance held
• Candidate location
• Notice of planned leave exceeding one week
• Notice of whether the submitted candidate will also be engaged in secondary employment elsewhere (if so, please confirm in what capacity)
• Consultant comments - no more than 500 words, speaking to the suitability of the submitted candidate for the position
• Cover page responding to the mandatory criteria - please ensure this response does not exceed 1 page in length
• Candidate CV - please ensure the candidate's CV is no more than 3 pages, and that you do not include any rate information within this document

1.

• Tertiary qualifications or industry recognised certification in Information Management, Computer Science, or a relevant discipline.
• Demonstrated experience delivering large-scale ICT transformation projects/programs, preferably in a Commonwealth Government setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Commonwealth Government frameworks, including the ICT frameworks.
• Demonstrated understanding of Agile ways of work (e.g. SCRUM, Kanban, Scaled Agile Framework [SAFe] or similar).
• Demonstrated experience in delivering solution architecture outcomes across Enterprise Resource Planning solutions.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering solution architecture outcomes across ServiceNow.

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