1 Solution Architect

⁠⁠⁠Overview

The University of Canberra is seeking a suitably qualified Solution Architect to support the implementation of its Future Students Digital Handbook (FSDH) project.

Purpose

The Future Students Digital Handbook (FSDH) is a strategic digital transformation initiative established in response to the planned decommissioning of the University's existing Digital Handbook in January 2027. The FSDH is intended to support the provision of a modern, accessible and future-focused course discovery experience for prospective students.

The University requires specialist resources to supplement internal capability and provide the expertise necessary to design, architect, develop, integrate and test the FSDH within the required implementation timeframe. The engagement seeks a Solution Architect who will play a critical role in defining the target-state solution architecture, ensuring the platform supports a single source of truth for course information, seamless integrations with enterprise systems and a scalable foundation for future enhancements.

The Role

The Contractor shall provide a suitably qualified Solution Architect to support implementation of the FSDH Project. The Solution Architect will work collaboratively with the University's Student Recruitment and Marketing, Digital, Information and Technology Management, the Content Management System (CMS) implementation partner and other Project stakeholders to define and govern the technical architecture required to support delivery of the FSDH.

The Solution Architect may provide the required services either on-site at the University or remotely, as agreed with the University.

Role Requirements

Mandatory

The Solution Architect must demonstrate the following attributes:

• Minimum five (5) years' experience as a solution architect
• Demonstrated experience delivering enterprise digital transformation initiatives
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing complex integration solutions
• Experience designing API, application and data integration architectures
• Experience working with content management systems, digital experience platforms or enterprise web solutions
• Experience defining information architecture, data ownership and system integration approaches
• Experience producing architecture artefacts, technical specifications and solution design documentation
• Strong knowledge of application architecture, integration patterns and enterprise architecture principles
• Strong written communication, presentation and stakeholder engagement skills

Desirable

The Solution Architect should demonstrate the following attributes:

• Experience within Higher Education, Government or similarly complex organisations
• Experience working with Squiz DXP or comparable digital experience platforms
• Experience integrating enterprise platforms with source systems and APIs
• Experience with search technologies, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and content discoverability solutions
• Experience supporting Agile delivery projects
• Experience working in complex multi-vendor implementation environments

Contract Terms and Conditions

• The contract is anticipated to commence in September 2026 and conclude in December 2026, for an initial term of approximately four (4) months
• The term may be extended, subject to Project delivery requirements and the University's ongoing need for specialist support

Enquiries

Buyer contact: TMO.Procurement@canberra.edu.au