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About the Role
The Solution Architect leads the analysis, design and development of business solutions, ensuring they meet organisational needs and align with established architectural standards and governance. The role provides expert technical and design advice across the IMOS division, supports strategic planning, and contributes to defining the technology roadmap for future systems and services. It evaluates emerging technologies, translates business and technical requirements into architectural blueprints, and works closely with product owners and managers to maintain a strong architectural foundation that supports ongoing and future business requirements.
The position also plays a key role in operational effectiveness and service delivery by producing architectural designs, supporting the development of IT procedures and standards, and offering consulting support to development teams to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture. It defines principles, guidelines and patterns to guide solution decisions, oversees governance and compliance activities, and monitors the current solution portfolio to identify risks, outdated technologies or misalignment with business needs. Through active participation in communities of practice, the role fosters collaboration and promotes a consistent, forward‑looking architectural approach across the organisation.
About You!
To excel in this role, you should possess:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, systems analysis or a related field, or equivalent experience, with substantial exposure to diverse technologies, platforms and processing environments, and strong experience developing IT solution design standards and documentation.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with both technical and non‑technical teams in the design and delivery of robust technical solutions.
- Substantial experience providing strategic technical leadership in the support and development of solutions, including identifying and progressing technology opportunities across complex environments.
- Highly developed verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to prepare a wide range of technical documentation such as IT planning documents, strategic and operational plans, and business continuity plans.
- Strong analytical capability, including assessing new technologies within complex corporate environments, supported by a solid understanding of strategic and emerging technology trends and their practical application to evolving business and operating models.
About Us
The Public Transport Authority’s (PTA) vision is to be recognised as a leader in providing world-class public transport services and solutions. Our purpose is to provide safe, customer-focused, integrated, and efficient transport services that align with our core values.
At the PTA, we hold five core values dear: safety, respect, recognition, integrity, and sustainability. These values guide everything we do, ensuring a workplace where safety is paramount, respect is fundamental, achievements are celebrated, integrity is unwavering, and sustainability is integral to our mission.
As a fast-growing economy, Western Australia’s public transport system, under the PTA, is recognised as the best in Australia and one of the most efficient, clean, and safe networks globally. Rail transport plays a vital role in our continued success and growth, exemplified by our numerous projects such as METRONET, designed to meet the public’s needs and expectations. Moving millions of people requires the skill and commitment of a talented workforce, and at the PTA, we are dedicated to delivering on our vision and purpose while upholding our values every step of the way.
You Can Expect
- Opportunities to grow through personal development and career pathways
- Health and Wellbeing programs including access to a free 24/7 onsite Gym
- Subsidised Corporate Apparel and Spectacles
- Supportive Team Environment
- Opportunity to join our Social Club offering savings and benefits all year round.
There is one permanent, full-time opportunity available for an immediate start. Applicants assessed as suitable through this process may be used to fill similar vacancies both fixed term and permanent that may arise within the next 12 months.
To be eligible to work permanently at the PTA you must be either an Australian Citizen, have Permanent Residency status or hold a current visa with permanent working rights in Australia.
The PTA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further Information
Please refer to the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for full details about the position, including any specific requirements relevant to appointment.
Please contact Carmelo Amalfi, Manager Governance & Compliance on (08) 9326 2304 for specific information about the role.
For more information about the PTA, please visit www.pta.wa.gov.au.
For technical difficulties, please contact the RAMS helpdesk at 1300 733 056 or email ramshelpdesk@bigredsky.com
How to Apply
Applicants are requested to provide the following:
- A comprehensive CV with two work related referees.
- A written application (no more than 2 pages) outlining your experience and addressing Selection Criteria 1 & 2 as per the JDF.
Applicants are requested to apply online using the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the top/bottom of the screen. Please note the closing date and time, as no emailed, late or pro forma applications will be accepted.
All applications must be submitted through the PTA website, or the WA Government jobs portal. Applications received via other platforms will not be considered.
Please note you will be required to complete the PTA Integrity and Qualification Consent Form and an Australian National Police Clearance should you become the recommended applicant through the recruitment process. Adverse outcomes of Integrity reviews and NPC’s will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from the selection process. All PTA positions are subject to ongoing integrity screening. Suitable applicants will also need to undertake a Drug and Alcohol Screen prior to commencement.
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