Salary: $144,471 – $162,599 per year
About the role
The City of Melbourne is seeking an experienced Solution Architect - Cloud and Infrastructure to lead the future direction of our cloud and infrastructure landscape. This is a highly influential architecture role that will play a critical part in delivering our cloud-first strategy, modernising infrastructure platforms, and guiding the transition of key technology services into AWS.
Reporting to the Enterprise Architect, you'll provide strategic leadership across cloud, infrastructure, security, platform services and architecture governance. Working closely with senior leaders, project teams and technology specialists, you'll help design and deliver scalable, secure and resilient technology solutions that support one of Australia's most innovative and digitally ambitious local governments.
A little more about the role
Lead the development of enterprise cloud and infrastructure architecture roadmaps, standards and reference architectures.
Shape and govern the City of Melbourne's AWS cloud strategy and infrastructure modernisation initiatives.
Provide expert advice and thought leadership to executive stakeholders, project teams and delivery partners.
Drive architecture governance and assurance to ensure solutions align with enterprise principles, security standards and future-state technology direction.
Lead architectural planning for cloud migration, infrastructure transformation and platform optimisation programs.
Research emerging technologies and provide strategic recommendations that support innovation and long-term organisational objectives.
Collaborate across technology, data, security and business teams to deliver sustainable and future-ready architectural outcomes.
Why join Team Melbourne?
Located on the traditional lands of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation, Melbourne is globally recognised as one of the most liveable, diverse, and dynamic cities.
At the heart of it all is the City of Melbourne – a passionate, purpose-driven organisation where your work truly matters. As part of Team Melbourne, you’ll help deliver what’s most important to the people who live, work, study, visit and invest in our great city.
We’re proud champions of diversity, committed to continuous improvement, and driven by a shared vision for a vibrant and sustainable future.
This is more than just a role – it’s your chance to make a real impact, contribute to something bigger, and shape Melbourne’s future alongside a collaborative and forward-thinking team.
About you
You're a strategic technology professional with deep expertise across cloud and infrastructure architecture, and a passion for enabling organisations through modern technology platforms.
You bring strong stakeholder engagement skills and can confidently communicate complex technical concepts to executive and non-technical audiences alike. Equally comfortable operating at the strategic and technical levels, you're motivated by solving complex business challenges and influencing technology outcomes across a large and diverse environment.
What your experience might look like - Key Selection Criteria
Significant experience designing and governing enterprise-scale cloud and infrastructure architectures, ideally within complex organisations.
Demonstrated success leading AWS cloud transformation, infrastructure modernisation and large-scale migration initiatives.
Strong expertise across cloud platforms, infrastructure, networking, security, resilience, DevSecOps and infrastructure-as-code practices.
Experience developing architecture standards, frameworks, governance processes and strategic technology roadmaps.
Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence senior leaders and drive strategic decision-making.
Experience working with AWS services, cloud security frameworks, automation tools, containerisation technologies and modern architecture practices.
Relevant tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline. AWS certifications will be highly regarded.
Benefits of working with us
Attractive remuneration & benefits: Excellent pay package with a range of exciting benefits. Flexible working, study assistance & other great corporate discounts.
Excellent leave entitlements: Enjoy up to 20 weeks of fully paid parental leave for primary carers, in addition to the government-funded parental leave, with no waiting period to access. Part-time equivalents are also available for added flexibility.
Career progression: Career development support and opportunities to learn new skills within a creative and exciting environment.
Work-life balance and hybrid working: We support flexible hours, alternative work arrangements (like ADOs), and hybrid work-from-home options.
How to apply
We'd love to hear how you can make an impact in this role! As part of your application, you will be required to:
Submit your application no later than 11:45pm on 8th October 2026.
A few important things to note – don’t miss out!
Applications must be submitted online. Unfortunately, we can not accept applications via email, so please be sure to apply through the official job link provided.
Apply early! This role may close sooner than the listed closing date if we find the right candidate — so do not wait to get your application in.
We are a child safe organisation. The City of Melbourne has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All employees undergo thorough safety screening, including a Police Check and a Working with Children Check.
Need more info?
Refer to the position description below or contact Ali Thornton – (Acting) Head of Digital Platforms, Delivery, Strategy and Architecture, [email protected]
Inclusion matters
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and people of all ages and faith backgrounds.
We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support all applicants. If you require any adjustments, please let us know via the application prompts or inform our Careers team if you’re contacted for an interview.