Senior Solution Architect

ABOUT US

As an organisation, the AFL works tirelessly in all states and at all levels to enhance and grow the game – from grassroots to elite. Together, we put on the game, deliver important events, communicate with our fans, run community programs, develop coaches and umpires, collaborate with partners, delight members, support clubs and so much more. While our roles may vary, we are all united by a common goal, to progress the game for everyone to love and connect with Australia’s game.

The AFL is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in our care. Please note, we undertake several screening processes to ensure this commitment is upheld, this includes ensuring the successful candidate to this position holds a valid employee Working with Children/ Vulnerable People check and a satisfactory criminal history record check.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer and firmly believe that diversity and inclusion is an important part of both the AFL and the communities in which we operate. Our game is for everyone, and we strive to be a workplace for everyone.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Senior Solutions Architect serves as a solutions expert, developing advanced end-to-end solution architecture for highly complex and significant initiatives in partnership with key business and IT stakeholders. The role is accountable for delivering current-state architecture and identifying options for future-state architecture and is involved in governance of initiatives delivery to ensure meets architecture requirements.

Additionally the role has responsibility for our Mulesoft platform including ongoing development and support.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF

Key Accountabilities:

• Develop and document business solutions for projects, ensuring effective stakeholder management with internal and external contacts to ensure a strong and clear understanding of the project objectives, provide clear and regular feedback on project progress and successfully implement these initiatives.
• Manage the Solution Architecture team and function to ensure alignment to standards and allocation of resources to initiatives/projects as appropriate.
• Lead the Architecture Review Board (ARB) - the central technology architecture decision forum for the AFL.
• Partnering with Data Engineering team on data architecture and integration decisions
• Provide subject matter expertise for reporting, data sources, system integration, databases and technical business processes.
• Governance of vendors in the delivery of solutions (as appropriate) e.g. Mulesoft development
• Document solution architecture options for consideration
• Other ad hoc projects and responsibilities as required.
• Contribute to key projects within and outside of core role
• Support and contribute to the success of the broader team

OUR IDEAL TEAM MEMBER

Core Competencies:

• Demonstrated experience in solution architecture or technical design and analysis and knowledge of Solution Architecture development, information and technology architecture concepts, including experience in ERP platform integration and configuration.
• 5+ years of hands-on integration experience, preferrable with the Mulesoft integration Platform
• Demonstrable experience with architecture principles, standards and approaches such as TOGAF and SAFe.
• Experience in the facilitation of groups during planning and design activities & change management activities, including internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience working with external solution and managed service providers in the review and delivery of solutions in line with architecture standards and delivery frameworks.
• Stakeholder management across internal teams, AFL clubs & vendors
• Demonstrable experience in managing a cross functional team which skills spanning solution architecture, design, integration.
• Bridging the gap between business users and technical teams.

OUR CULTURE

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THE PERKS

• Play The Day Your Way – a flexible approach to your working life
• My Development – lean into the AFL’s My Development program consisting of on-the-job training, coaching and mentoring, and formal learning
• Play Well – access to our extensive Health and Wellbeing program centered around our belief in a healthy body, healthy mind, and healthy workplace
• My Benefits – with thanks to our AFL Corporate Partners, access great benefits and discounts
• AFL Silver Memberships – permanent team members can access AFL matches at Marvel Stadium and the MCG, enjoy and share the experience of our game with your family and friends!

Applications Close: 3 April 2026