Enterprise Architect

• X2 Full time 2 year fixed-term positions available
• Exciting opportunity to contribute to the continuous improvement of the Architecture Practice
• Offering a competitive remuneration package including 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Enterprise Architect provides strategic IT guidance, road maps, principles, standards and best practices. The role is focused on enabling business and ICT leaders to make investment decisions that balance and prioritize current operational demands, disruptions, and opportunities with the longer-term strategic vision of the organisation.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• be responsible for enterprise architecture strategy
• guide the alignment of ICT infrastructure, solutions and services with the strategic objectives and goals of the University to maximise investments that uplift the University’s IT capabilities
• work on enterprise architecture activities including architecture governance, and across the enterprise architecture domains including Business, Information, Application, Technology and Research Technology Architecture
• apply extensive professional expertise, skills and knowledge to ensure the architecture and innovation strategies align with the University digital strategy
• collaborate closely, ICT and key University stakeholders and makes strategic and operational recommendations, understanding planning related implications, risks and opportunities
• provides advice to and participate in IT and architecture governance bodies and processes including the Architecture Review Board, Solution Review Board, Project Control Boards.

About you

• post graduate qualification in information technology or related field with experience within an architecture practice and/or equivalent combination of relevant training and experience
• experience of building long-term, strategic relationships, including maintaining a strong understanding of industry standards, assisting clients in the formation of IT Strategies, and acting to ensure that they are offered products and services aligned to these strategies
• strong leadership skills with proven ability to motivate a team/teams involved in architecture and provide vision and direction to benefit the operations of the University
• ability to apply TOGAF and other architecture frameworks to produce and communicate architecture to stakeholders
• proven experience in architecture and technical design activities and implementing technical standards/building blocks.

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Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.  

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact the HR Service Centre on +61 2 9351 2000 or Victoria Ford-Rogers, Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected]

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Tuesday 24 January 2023 11:59 PM