Enterprise Architecture Specialist<!---->

The University of Newcastle, Australia

Updated: 2 months ago
Location: Callaghan, NEW SOUTH WALES
Job Type: FullTime

  • Perfect role for a forward thinker 
  • “Can-do” culture with achievable work/life balance
  • Dynamic and innovative environment and team

Be challenged and imagine with us

We are seeking a highly skilled and practical Enterprise Architecture (EA) Specialist to join our dynamic team. The EA Specialist will be responsible for building and maintaining a holistic view of the university's business capabilities in context of determining future state digital systems and enabling technologies. They will play a pivotal role in driving the development of integrated strategies (blueprints) to achieve desired business outcomes. The successful candidate will ensure that information systems and technologies are future-looking, cost-effective, and strategically aligned. They will also define architectural standards and provide direction for the resolution of complex enterprise architecture issues across the University. More specifically you will:

  • Build and maintain Architecture Blueprints aligned with the university's business strategy.
  • Plan and manage the implementation of the enterprise architecture (EA) roadmap based on business objectives and Digital strategies.
  • Review and evaluate digital technology options against the EA framework and other strategies to maximize value creation while reducing cost and risk.
  • Lead the development of structures, tools, and processes to manage the university's application and technology portfolios, including developing and applying new principles and technologies.
  • Define architectural standards and guardrails that provide guidance for the resolution of complex enterprise architecture issues across the University.
  • Review, maintain and participate in the EA Governance.
  • Analyse and determine the financial impact of solutions.
  • Investigate opportunities to leverage emerging technologies to address current and future needs.

This permanent position is full time a HEW 8 Higher Education Level and will be located at the Callaghan Campus (Awabakal and Worimi land). 

About our University

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision and our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability, the University of Newcastle’s Looking Ahead Strategic Plan 2020-2025 outlines the University’s commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities. 

For more information click here – Our Uni . 

About the Unit

Digital Technology Solutions (DTS) is a leading provider of cutting-edge, innovative, and cost-effective digital solutions and services to our prestigious university. We strive to enable excellence in education, research & innovation, and support engagement with communities and partners. As a technology integrator, broker, trusted advisor, and innovator, DTS plays a crucial role in helping the university achieve its Looking Ahead Strategy.

What we offer

In addition to working for a university that is breaking boundaries, discovering new ways of thinking and cementing a place as a global leader, we offer a range of benefits to our employees to ensure you balance your commitments, stay healthy and work effectively.

These include:

  •  Flexible working arrangements (in line with the University’s Flexible Work Policy
  • 17% super and salary packaging
  • Additional University Holiday days, generous personal leave and parental leave, annual leave loading and additional purchased leave scheme
  • Discounts in private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more
  • Wellbeing programs

Your next steps

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Your application must in clude:

  • Your resume
  • A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity
  • A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed below:
  • Postgraduate qualifications in Computer Science or a related field or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or extensive experience and management expertise; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
  • Demonstrated extensive knowledge and expertise in enterprise architecture and/or solution architecture including business capability modelling, EA framework development and implementation, and management of applications and technology portfolios
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills including the capacity to build relationships and an inter-disciplinary way of working.
  • Project management and expertise with demonstrated capacity for planning, delivery and evaluating outcomes to schedules
  • Demonstrated experience in driving process improvement including process mapping, data collection to inform improvement activities
  • Demonstrated knowledge of workplace obligations to, and experience in leading and cultivating workplace practices and behaviours that promote, support, and maintain a safe, healthy, equitable, diverse and respectful workplace, including responding appropriately to adverse incidents, behaviours, issues, reports and the like

    • Desirable Experience

  • TOGAF certified.
  • ArchiMate experience
  • Experienced in using EA management tools such as ARIS, Sparx, Orbus iServer, etc.

    • Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document.

    Your Cover Letter and Response to the Essential Criteria should not exceed 4 pages (approximately 2,000 words).

    For specific position enquiries, please contact Marthin Du Plooy, Head of Digital Planning  on (02) 4913 8784 via email [email protected]

    Having Difficulties? Please reach out to us: [email protected]

    Closing date: Tuesday 5th March 2024 at 11.59pm AEST

    We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you


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