Senior Architect – AI & Automation

AVEC is a leading mid-market technology consultancy that's redefining the art of technology consulting with a human touch. Our approach is simple, smart, and refreshingly straightforward. In just 5 years, we've grown to over $50 million in revenue, and we are only getting started.

As part of the $1 billion revenue Talent International Group AVEC stands tall within this largest privately owned and independent group in our sector. Talent is celebrated for its innovative thinking and a world-class culture.

Role location: Based in Australia across various states 

Job purpose:

The Senior Architect – AI & Automation is a client-facing role responsible for shaping, designing, and delivering AI and automation solutions that drive measurable business outcomes for clients. This role partners closely with clients to understand their strategic priorities, identify opportunities, and architect scalable, innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, insight, and competitive advantage.

Key roles and responsibilities:

The key roles and responsibilities of the role include:

Client Advisory & Strategy

• Act as a trusted advisor to clients on Architecture, AI and automation strategy, use cases, and roadmap development.
• Engage with senior client stakeholders to understand business challenges and translate them into technology-enabled solutions.
• Identify and shape opportunities to embed AI and automation into client operating models.
• Provide thought leadership on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.
• Advisory, Solution Architecture, Consulting Delivery and/or Program and Project Management across key Programs and Projects. (85% Utilisation)

Solution Architecture & Design

• Understand Avec Engagement module, methodologies and Delivery enablers.
• Lead the design of end-to-end AI and automation solutions in conjunction with practice leaders, tailored to client needs.
• Develop scalable, secure, and commercially viable architectures across AI, machine learning, and intelligent automation.
• Ensure alignment with client enterprise architecture, data environments, and technology ecosystems.
• Define reusable patterns, frameworks, and accelerators to support consistent delivery.

Delivery & Implementation Oversight

• Provide architectural leadership across the full lifecycle of client engagements—from discovery through to deployment.
• Partner with delivery teams to ensure solutions are implemented in line with design, quality, and client expectations.
• Support estimation, planning, and solution scoping during pre-sales and delivery phases.
• Troubleshoot complex technical challenges and guide teams to resolution.

Commercial & Pre-Sales Contribution

• Support business development activities, including proposals, RFP responses, and client presentations.
• Shape solution narratives that clearly articulate business value, ROI, and outcomes.
• Contribute to building a strong pipeline of AI and automation opportunities.
• Partner with sales and account teams to position differentiated offerings.

Data, AI & Automation Enablement

• Ensure robust data strategies underpin all AI solutions, including data quality, governance, and integration.
• Guide the development and deployment of machine learning models and automation workflows.
• Promote responsible, ethical, and compliant use of AI technologies across client solutions.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong, trusted relationships with client stakeholders at all levels.
• Communicate complex technical concepts in a clear, compelling, and business-focused way.
• Influence decision-making and drive alignment across client and delivery teams.
• Ensure a constructive working environment withing which the team can grow and excel.

Capability & Practice Development

• Contribute to the growth of AI and automation capability within the organisation.
• Mentor team members and share knowledge across projects.
• Support the development of reusable assets, methodologies, and best practices.

Key Requirements:

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

Technical Expertise

• Strong experience in AI/ML, automation (RPA), and intelligent automation solutions.
• Agile Practitioner
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP) and AI services.
• Solid understanding of data architecture, APIs, and system integration.
• Hands-on experience with tools such as Python, Power Platform, UiPath, or similar.

Architecture & Consulting

• Proven experience in a Senior Architect, Solution Architect, or Consulting role .
• Experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale solutions for clients.
• Strong understanding of architecture frameworks and delivery methodologies.

Commercial & Client Engagement

• Demonstrated experience in client-facing roles with strong stakeholder management.
• Experience supporting pre-sales, proposals, and commercial engagements.
• Ability to articulate value and translate technical solutions into business outcomes.

Key Behaviours

• Client-centric and commercially astute
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving capability
• Influential communicator and trusted advisor
• Innovative, adaptable, and outcome-focused
• Collaborative and delivery-oriented
• Excellent relationship management skills to build, maintain and foster strong relationships with customers, partners, and internal teams.
• Can independently lead module streams workshops, design and configuration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Effective time management skills to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

Work Health and Safety 

• Follow safe work practices and perform all duties in a manner that ensures personal health and safety and the safety of other employees, visitors and guests in the workplace.
• Comply with Talent International’s work, health and safety management system, policies and procedures.

Values

Culture is integral to our organisation and its success. It is therefore important

that you align with our core values.

• Lead the way - We have a passionate desire to carve a unique path in our field. Free of the restraints and agendas of the large consultancy firms, we don't restrict ourselves to one way of thinking and are constantly looking for new ways to deliver.
• Strive for better - We are determined to challenge the status quo and will always look to raise the industry standard. If there’s a better way of doing things, we will endeavour to find it.
• Give a damn - Trust is paramount. We have a deep-rooted care for our clients and treat their business on a very personal level. We expect transparency and integrity. Furthermore, people and their well-being are at the heart of all that we do.

• 'AVEC Anywhere' - work from anywhere in the world for 2 weeks/year!
• ‘AVEC Time Out’ – 6x extra leave days a year for resting, learning and growing
• Award-winning workplace culture
• Industry leading parental leave policy
• Extremely attractive and competitive bonus scheme
• Annual 'TALENTFEST' conferences
• Equity program (everyone gets a piece of the pie!)
• Global mobility
• Opportunities for development and career progression

Apply now and be part of our journey at AVEC.