Solution Architect

Division :  Digital

Department :  Strategy, Architecture & Emerging Tech

Reference number :  12654

Engagement type :  Fixed Term Contract

This is a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract (FTC) position based in Sydney / Melbourne.

AEMO at the Heart of Energy

AEMO is Australia’s independent energy system and market operator and system planner. AEMO’s purpose is to ensure safe, reliable and affordable energy today, and enable the energy transition for the benefit of all Australians.  Australian governments are now committed to a net zero economy for Australia by 2050 and our vision is to enable this.

We have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to co-design the future of our energy systems, and our core values revolve around character, commitment, and connection .

Join us as we contribute to this significant transition in the energy sector!

About the Team & the Position

The Digital Division enables the delivery of AEMO’s obligations through technology and improves outcomes for both internal and external stakeholders. Digital provides services to internal AEMO business units, employees, contractors, subsidiaries such as AEMO Services, external government bodies and market participants.

The ‘ Strategy, Architecture & Emerging Technologies’ within the Digital Division is responsible for the development and evolution of the architecture plans (Business, Cyber Security, Data, Application and Technology and roadmaps) to guide the development of systems and platforms and support AEMO's strategic imperatives.

The role focuses primarily on data mapping requirements around business data initiatives. This includes documenting the associated data models and catalogue and assisting in leveraging technology to enable AEMO to better utilise data and information.

Position Responsibilities

• Document current state technical architecture and system landscape ensuring future state architecture is considered and acted upon when required.
• Highlight and effectively manage the architectural impacts, including assessments, dependencies, tools, technical requirements, issues and risks (with key reference to data and processes) of business problems.
• Provide strategic Architectural guidance to projects and BAU as required
• Determine high level technical solutions that fit AEMO current and future strategic goals.
• Develop the system analysis end to end for application components.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders across the business both internal and external.
• Assist in the establishment of an AEMO enterprise data catalogue and information domains
• Establish Technical Foundation for Enterprise Information Management initiatives by working with a chosen vendor to deliver the appropriate data platforms, including staging and reporting areas.
• Assist various internal teams, by creating Solution Architectures for upcoming Retail projects. Assist in the completion of the Market System Roadmaps

Position Requirements

Skills & Experience :

Education / professional Certifications :

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About Our Process

At AEMO we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome people of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities and neurodivergence and those who identify as Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander.

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