To work with us, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.  

The Organisation

For more than 30 years Healthway has been providing grant funding to sport, arts and racing organisations, community activities, and to health promotion projects and research. Healthway’s vision is for a ‘healthy and more active Western Australia’ and it is the only State Government agency dedicated to health promotion.

Lotterywest is the employing agency for Healthway and is the only State Government owned and operated lottery in Australia, where all the available profit is returned to Western Australians through community and statutory grants. Lotterywest has supported the Western Australian community for over 90 years. Its vision is to ‘build a better Western Australia together’.

About the job

1x Fixed Term opportunity until 30 November 2027 with the possibility of extension.

Are you driven to shape modern, secure, and scalable digital ecosystems that power essential services for Western Australians? Lotterywest and Healthway are seeking a Solution Architect to lead the design of integrated, future‑ready technology solutions that support our transformation toward an agile, cloud‑enabled, and customer‑focused digital operating model.

Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, the Solution Architect is responsible for designing, implementing secure and efficient integrated solutions that align with business requirements and architecture standards.

The role has the following key focus areas:

• Solution architecture - leads the design and implementation of technical solutions for Lotterywest to ensure Lotterywest can most effectively use technology to deliver business outcomes
• Technology standards– defines, applies and ensures adherence and understanding to defined architecture standards and ensures architectural decisions support performance, scalability, security, and regulatory compliance
• Quality control – identifies and addresses risks associated with the technology platform and maintains quality, performance and security
• Stakeholder Management – actively engages with stakeholders across the business to research and evaluate technology solutions capable of balancing their needs and those of the organisation

We're looking for

• A strategic solution architect with proven experience designing secure, scalable and integrated enterprise systems.

• A technical specialist with tertiary qualifications in IT, computer science or engineering, and/or 5+ years’ experience in complex technology environments.

• A collaborative leader who can guide stakeholders, influence decisions and support high‑quality architectural outcomes.

• A risk‑aware technology advisor skilled in evaluating performance, identifying platform risks and ensuring compliance with standards and security requirements.

• A clear communicator with strong verbal and written skills, able to translate complex technical concepts into accessible briefings, recommendations and reports.

Why You’ll Love It

• Opportunity to be part of and shape health programs across WA
• Work in a supportive and collaborative team
• Make a positive impact on the WA community

What we Offer

Our workplace strives to provide an environment for you to feel valued and supported, so that you can help create the kind of positive impact we want to see.

Our employee benefits include:

• Purpose-led work in a flexible working environment
• Four weeks annual leave, with the ability to purchase additional leave.
• Additional public service holidays
• A focus on professional development
• An active wellbeing program and social calendar
• Quarterly volunteering leave entitlement
• A central Head Office location in the heart of Subiaco, with excellent access to public transport, a range of public parking options and end-of-trip facilities for staff choosing to cycle, run or walk to work.

Sounds like you?

We’d love to see your application, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts. You’ll need to submit a PDF version of:

• A current resume/CV and,
• A two-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role and addressing selection criteria 1, 2, 3 and 5.
• (1) Demonstrated extensive knowledge and experience in solution architecture practices, systems design and systems engineering
• (2) Demonstrated high level experienced in application architecture and system integration, software specifications, development, and deployment, software quality standards, change and configuration management
• (3) Demonstrated experience in applying Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) principles, and designing and integrating solutions using REST and SOAP APIs, and modern data integration technologies.
• (5) Demonstrated high level analytical, conceptual, planning and problem solving skills

We will get in touch if you are shortlisted for this opportunity. If you would like to learn more, please reach out to Matt Smerilli, Chief Information Officer on 08 9488 6209.

Applying for a State Government role can look a bit different, so we do encourage you to read the attached Job Application pack to ensure your application sets you up to succeed.

If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process, please contact humanresourceservices@lotterywest.wa.gov.au .

Other Important Information

Suitable applicants may be considered for future similar employment opportunities during the next twelve (12) months at Healthway or Lotterywest.

The recommended applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment screening process prior to appointment. This includes provision of a current National Police Certificate that is less than six months old, declaration of any previous discipline or misconduct findings or allegations, and the verification of claims made throughout the recruitment process.

To work with us, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment. 

Lotterywest may conduct further search activities at any stage of the recruitment process, if required, to supplement the field of applicants.

Substantive Equality Statement

We celebrate diversity in all forms and strive to create a work environment where everyone feels respected, welcomed, supported and empowered to thrive. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and community culture that encourages employees to be themselves.

We believe that a diverse workforce brings unique strengths, perspectives and experiences that are essential to helping us achieve our vision.

We seek and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds and lived experiences including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disability, and individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Stay safe online

We will only contact you from our @lotterywest.wa.gov.au or @healthway.wa.gov.au email domains. We encourage you to be aware of cyber safety, and if you receive an email related to your application, not from the official domain, please send the details to HumanResourceServices@lotterywest.wa.gov.au

Late Applications

Unfortunately, we can’t accept late applications so please allow yourself enough time to complete your application before the due date and time.