Manager Solution Architecture

You’ll connect Queensland. We’ll connect you to an amazing career.

Queensland Rail stands on the foundation of true connection, encompassing the relationships we foster within our teams and the communities we serve across the state. For nearly 160 years, we've been instrumental in linking people and places, and now we invite you to contribute to our proud legacy and shape a brighter, sustainable future.

Your opportunity

We are looking for a hands-on, flexible and visionary Manager Solution Architecture to lead our solution architecture practice and help shape the future of technology at Queensland Rail.

This is a unique opportunity for a leader who thrives in complex environments and is passionate about driving continuous improvement.  You will also be instrumental in driving transformation and ensuring our technology solutions are aligned with business needs and ICT strategy and standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing leadership, ownership, and technical expertise for the solution architecture practice, overseeing a small team of internal solution architects and external project delivery solution architect partners.
• Leading technical discussions to ensure appropriate technology solutions are implemented across multiple core technologies and platforms, meeting current business requirements and aligning with ICT architecture and industry standards.
• Overseeing technology solutions throughout implementation in accordance with design across the project/program lifecycle, providing strong assurance through architecture governance and risk decisions.
• Partnering with business stakeholders to shape and understand business strategies, recommend improvements, and deliver high-quality consulting and advisory services 4. through the solution lifecycle.
• Driving continuous improvement and uplift of the Solution Architecture practice, collaborating with Enterprise Architects to shape long-term system design approaches, architecture patterns and assurance activities.
• Maintaining extensive knowledge of Queensland Rail’s technology environment and influence solution development across the entire technology portfolio.
• Contributing to a learning organisation through the personal and team development of core competencies including new and emerging technologies

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This is a fulltime, permanent position based in Brisbane CBD, offering a competitive remuneration package and hybrid work options to support a healthy work-life balance.

What we’re looking for

• Extensive knowledge in producing end to end solution architecture encompassing functional, application, data, security, infrastructure and integration in medium to large enterprise environments.
• Extensive knowledge of enterprise solutions, SaaS platforms, integration patterns, security models and Solution Architecture frameworks and processes and how these enable delivery of effective technology solutions.
• High level of conceptual and analytical skills and adaptable in relation to solution design, development and technical environment issues in the implementation of diverse business solutions.
• High level of skill in leading, coaching and developing Solution Architects and leading change.
• High level of written and verbal communication skills, with strengths in negotiating, influencing, facilitating and presenting information.
• High level of skill in developing effective relationships with clients, peers, staff and vendors to enable working effectively with cross-functional teams and external vendors.

Benefits that count

All that Queensland Rail achieves each day relies on the hard work and talent of our teams. That’s why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best, including:

• Balance your work and personal life with flexible working options
• Enjoy free travel to work and discounted rail travel
• QRI Lifestyle offers members access to over 2,000 exclusive discounts and services
• Prioritise your physical, emotional and financial wellbeing with our range of free services
• You and your family can get fit and have fun with access to over 380 gyms and pools with our Fitness Passport
• Eligible employees can receive up to 100% reimbursement for professional membership fees
• Shape your rewarding career with clear pathways, innovative projects and opportunities for growth and leadership.

And more! Click here to see the full range of benefits available to Queensland Rail employees.

Your journey matters. Make it with us.

At Queensland Rail, your work is more than just a job – it’s a chance to be part of something meaningful. Our people are passionate about what they do and genuinely care about the outcomes they deliver every day. There's a shared sense of purpose – of doing the right thing for the right reasons – that connects us all.

We take pride in the critical service we provide to Queensland communities. Whether you're on the frontline or behind the scenes, you’ll feel the impact of your work and the community connection it creates.

From working on projects that shape the future to supporting the everyday journeys of thousands, your contribution matters. You'll be joining an organisation built on loyalty, collaboration, and support – where people grow, thrive, and bring out the best in each other.

Join us, where connection counts

If you’re ready to make a real impact and contribute to the future of our organization, we encourage you to submit your resume and cover letter before 11:59 PM (AEST) on Friday, 11th July.

If you reside outside of Queensland, please note that this role requires relocation to Brisbane by your start date, as full-time remote work or fly-in/fly-out arrangements are not supported.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants may be required to undergo pre-employment alcohol and drug testing. The selection process may also include skills assessments, video or phone interviews, psychometric testing, pre-employment health evaluations, and background checks, including criminal history and credit assessments.

Recruitment Agencies: We are managing this process internally and do not accept unsolicited applications from agencies.

Supporting a diverse workforce

Queensland Rail acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Elders of the lands and waterways our network traverses.

Our teams are People who Count. We encourage diversity in our teams, including different genders, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religions, neurodiversity, education levels and many more aspects. No two journeys are the same, and it’s because of our differences that as a collective, we achieve great things.

If you would like to discuss reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process, please contact Judy Williams at judy.williams@qr.com.au.