Join Our Team as a Team Leader Digital Solutions Architecture
We’re looking for a strategic and people-focused Team Leader – Digital Solutions Architecture to help shape the future of our enterprise digital environment and lead exciting new initiatives across AI, automation, data integration and modern digital platforms.
In this role, you’ll provide technical leadership across solution architecture, governance, and delivery—driving secure, scalable and innovative solutions that support business needs while enabling transformative projects such as AI-enabled services, agentic automation and the next generation of digital capability across the organisation.
Corporate Services, Information Services
Classification: Level 6–7 (Stream A)
About the Role
This is a critical leadership role within Information Services, responsible for:
- Leading solution architecture across applications, data, integration, and custom development.
- Managing and mentoring a team of technical specialists to deliver coordinated, high-quality outcomes.
- Ensuring high availability, performance, security, and resilience of digital solutions.
- Driving governance, change control, release management, and lifecycle practices.
- Partnering closely with business units and vendors to deliver practical, fit-for-purpose solutions.
You will play a key role in shaping and delivering a roadmap for digital solutions aligned to Council’s ICT strategy.
Key Priorities
In your first 6–12 months, you will:
- Establish strong leadership and alignment across the technical team.
- Deliver a clear digital solutions architecture roadmap.
- Strengthen stakeholder and vendor engagement.
- Contribute to priority initiatives including:
- SaaS migration
- AI and automation (agentic solutions)
- Data warehouse and governance uplift
About You
Must-Have Experience
- Degree in IT, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Strong experience leading technical teams or delivering enterprise ICT solutions.
- Proven capability across security, monitoring, disaster recovery, change and release management.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate business needs into practical solutions.
- Ability to lead multiple initiatives with autonomy, judgement, and a focus on outcomes.
- Experience improving solution maturity, business continuity, and application lifecycle practices.
Nice to Have
- Experience with enterprise technologies such as SQL Server, IIS, Azure, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and Power Platform.
- Experience with Microsoft 365 ecosystem (SharePoint, Teams, Purview, Copilot, etc.).
- Familiarity with local government systems (e.g. TechnologyOne CiA, Infor Pathway,Frontier iChris and Brightly Asset Management).
- Experience with version control tools such as GitHub.
Why Join Us?
- Make an Impact: Lead meaningful digital transformation initiatives.
- Strategic Role: Influence architecture, governance, and delivery outcomes.
- Career Growth: Develop your leadership and technical capability.
- Great Benefits:
- Competitive salary (Level $110,358 – $121,546)
- Up to 18% superannuation
- Flexible leave options with loading
- 9-day fortnight
- Health and wellbeing initiatives
Ready to Apply?
If you’re ready to lead enterprise digital solutions and deliver real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and help shape the future of digital services.
Applications Close:
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity! This vacancy will close on 29 Jul, however may close earlier than expected, so don’t delay in submitting your application to avoid missing out.
Having troubles submitting your application?
Reach out to one of our friendly Recruitment Officers by phoning 1300 MACKAY (1300 622 529).
***Important information for applicants:
To be considered for this position, all candidates must have the appropriate working rights for Australia, Please visit Mackay Regional Council - Careers at council webpage regarding International Applicant criteria. Your Australian work rights will be verified during the recruitment process.
Applicants who progress beyond the interview stage will be required to undergo a pre-employment process, which includes comprehensive Pre-Employment Medical Assessments (inclusive of Drug and Alcohol testing)
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to all available opportunities. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises our employees' unique contributions and perspectives, working together to deliver extraordinary results.
