- Work across applications, integrations, cloud, infrastructure and security in a varied solution design role
- Help shape technology solutions that support the University’s teaching, research and strategic priorities
- Salary $131,108 to $147,858 + 17% Superannuation
Are you an experienced Solution Designer who enjoys turning complex business needs into practical technology solutions? Do you thrive at the intersection of business and ICT, working with stakeholders and technical teams to design solutions that can be successfully delivered?
Solve by Talent is partnering with the University of Sydney to recruit a Solution Designer to develop robust and practical technology solutions across key ICT and university initiatives. Working within the ICT Solution Architecture team, you will help shape solutions that support the University’s strategic and operational priorities to support its core education andresearch goals
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a broad range of strategic and operational projects while working across a large and complex technology environment within one of the world’s leading universities.
Why join the University of Sydney?
Join one of Australia’s leading universities at a pivotal point of change, where technology is evolving to better support student learning, empower teaching excellence, and enable research delivery at global scale.
ICT is central to delivering the University’s academic mission. Working across faculties, disciplines, and research communities and operational teams, you will contribute to the platforms, services, and partnerships that enable student success, strengthen teaching, and accelerate research impact.
This work spans both the critical services that keep the University running every day and the ongoing improvement of systems and experiences.
With strong investment and clear direction in a digital stratgey, you’ll operate in a large and complex environment where your contribution is part of a visible, meaningful impact across the University.
You’ll collaborate across academic and professional communities to help shape a more connected and capable University, supporting teaching excellence, research impact, and student success.
The Opportunity
As a Solution Designer, you will work from business and project requirements to determine practical technology solutions within the University’s enterprise architecture standards and guardrails. You will develop and document high-level and detailed solution designs, work closely with business stakeholders and technical specialists, and provide technical leadership throughout solution delivery.
You will collaborate across application, infrastructure, cloud, security and other technology teams, preparing designs for stakeholder and governance review and helping delivery teams implement approved solutions. You will also contribute to solution design standards, templates and strategies, and share knowledge across the team.
You’ll join a collaborative and supportive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, with flexible working arrangements and opportunities to contribute to impactful projects. This role is ideal for a technically strong and collaborative professional who can translate business needs into practical solutions, communicate confidently with a wide range of stakeholders, and manage competing priorities in a complex project environment.
What you’ll do
Develop high-level and detailed solution designs for ICT and business initiatives
Work with business stakeholders and project teams to determine appropriate solution options from agreed requirements
Design and document how applications, integrations and technology components work together
Collaborate with application specialists, infrastructure, cloud operations and security teams throughout solution delivery
Prepare solution designs for stakeholder, governance and peer review, and communicate risks, issues and decisions
Provide technical leadership and guidance to delivery teams throughout projects
Contribute to solution design standards, templates and strategies, while mentoring and sharing knowledge with other team members
What we’re looking for
Proven experience developing and documenting high-level and detailed solution designs
Strong understanding of applications, application integration, technology stacks and cloud environments
Understanding of non-functional requirements and how they influence solution design, including security considerations
Good communication skills with the ability to work effectively across business and technical teams
Experience working across complex ICT projects and managing competing priorities within agreed timeframes
Experience working in both agile and waterfall delivery environments, with a relevant postgraduate qualification and/or equivalent combination of training and experience
Willingness to adapt to, and apply new and emerging techniques and skills in your work practices.
What’s in it for you?
At the University of Sydney, we support our staff with a range of benefits designed to enhance your career, wellbeing and work–life balance, including:
17% superannuation to support your financial future
Generous parental leave entitlements.
Competitive salary with salary packaging options
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Career development and learning opportunities
Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness Passport
Access to a vibrant, globally recognised university community
How to apply
If you're looking for an opportunity to contribute to meaningful work while building your career in a world-class university environment, we would love to hear from you.
Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.
For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.
Accessibility and inclusion
The University of Sydney is committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience for all candidates. If you require adjustments or additional support at any stage of the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know.
This may include adjustments to the interview format, additional time, breaks, accessible interview locations, receiving materials in advance, or any other practical support that will help you participate comfortably.
For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact [email protected] to learn more about this role.
EEO statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University.
Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
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Applications Close
Sunday 06 September 2026 11:59 PMSkills Required
- Proven experience developing and documenting high-level and detailed solution designs
- Strong understanding of applications, application integration, technology stacks, and cloud environments
- Understanding of non-functional requirements and their influence on solution design, including security considerations
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across business and technical teams
- Experience working across complex ICT projects and managing competing priorities within agreed timeframes
- Experience working in both agile and waterfall delivery environments
- Relevant postgraduate qualification and/or equivalent combination of training and experience
- Willingness to adapt to and apply new and emerging techniques and skills
- Unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of employment
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