Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade in advertisement
Occupation: IT and telecommunications
Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs
Reference: VG/1954105
CFA is an emergency service that places the community at the centre of everything we do. We work to protect lives and property across Victoria, every hour of the day.
Our organisation is made up of employees working alongside more than 51,000 volunteers. We value the different skills, experience and viewpoints that people bring, because they strengthen how we operate and support the services Victorians rely on.
We aim to be a workplace where people feel supported to do meaningful work, develop professionally and contribute to outcomes that matter to the people and places we serve.
To learn more about who we are and the work we do, visit our About Us page.
About the Role
Help shape the technology that supports Victoria's emergency services.
At the Country Fire Authority (CFA), our work has purpose. We support volunteers, protect communities and help keep Victorians safe. As our organisation continues to evolve, we're looking for an experienced Solution Architect to design secure, reliable and practical technology solutions that support our people and deliver better outcomes.
As part of CFA's ICT Services Enterprise Architecture team, you'll lead the design and assurance of technology solutions for major projects and initiatives. Working with business stakeholders, delivery teams and vendors, you'll translate business needs into secure, scalable solutions aligned with CFA's technology strategy and operational requirements.
You'll provide architecture advice across applications, cloud, SAP, data, integration and identity management, lead design reviews, manage technical risks and ensure compliance with security and data governance requirements. You'll also promote technology reuse and contribute to architecture standards and roadmaps.
You're an experienced Solution Architect with strong technical expertise across enterprise applications, integration and cloud environments. You can turn complex requirements into practical designs, provide clear technical advice and influence decisions across business and technical teams. You understand architecture governance, security and operational resilience, and take a practical approach to solution reuse, whole-of-life costs and continuous improvement.
About you
Why choose CFA
Your Application
Click the ‘Apply' button to access our online application portal. You will be prompted to provide your personal and contact details and to respond to employment-related questions. When applying for a position with CFA, please include a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) and resume that clearly demonstrate your qualifications, experience and the key attributes and skills relevant to the role.
Pre-employment Checks
Offers of employment will only be made to candidates who are able to successfully complete a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, Working Rights Check and hold a valid Working with Children Check. You will also be required to provide at least two professional references.
Applications close: 11:59pm 10th November 2026
What to expect from our recruitment process
CFA is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and safe volunteer and work environment. Our aim is to have a volunteer and paid workforce that reflects the community it serves. First Nations people, women, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply.
If at any stage of the recruitment and selection process you require an alternative format to the application material or reasonable adjustment to the interview arrangements, please don't hesitate to contact the person listed on the ad or alternatively, email [email protected]
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