Enterprise Architect

About the Role 
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Enterprise Architect at Swinburne.

Reporting to the Head of Enterprise Architecture in the Information Technology department, you will play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining the enterprise architecture and help drive the strategic direction of new and existing technologies that support university operations. The role involves the seamless adoption of this architecture across IT and related projects.

As the Enterprise Architect, you will define and uphold the strategic plan and enterprise architecture for specific business domains within Swinburne. Collaboration with business leaders and technology experts is essential to create and implement an enterprise-wide architecture that aligns with Swinburne’s strategic goals and objectives.

About You  
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities: 

•    Engage with the business to understand their business goals and strategies, then use this understanding to develop aligned technology strategies.
•    Work closely with business leaders to identify business requirements and translate them into technical requirements. 
•    Create and maintain the blueprint of the organisation's Enterprise Architecture, including principles, standards and guidelines.
•    Ensure the effective implementation of roadmaps, identify potential areas of investment, and recommendations for technology improvements.
•    Work with the development teams to ensure that all implementations are aligned with the solution architectures and the overall architecture principles, patterns, and standards.
•    In collaboration with the IT Cyber Security and Risk team, ensure that the relevant cyber security standards and principles are embedded throughout the enterprise architecture, supporting principles and process, and associated technical standards.

For further information on this role please refer to the Job Description

Qualifications
•    Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant IT discipline with subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
•    TOGAF certified

About Swinburne University of Technology 
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

•    Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
•    Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
•    Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
•    Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice

The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.

To Apply 
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.  

To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page. 

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For more information about the role, please email talentacquisition@swin.edu.au.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on talentacquisition@swin.edu.au. 

Applications Close: Tuesday 8th of October at 5pm

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne University of Technology is dedicated to creating a varied, welcoming, and open learning and work environment that embraces diversity, promotes inclusion, ensures fair access to opportunities, and actively opposes bullying, discrimination, sexual harm, victimisation, and vilification. We appreciate every individual in our community, regardless of ability/disability, age, cultural and ethnic background, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and family and relationship status. For further details on our efforts, please explore our Equity & Diversity website.

Disability and Reasonable Adjustments
Swinburne University of Technology actively supports and encourages individuals with disability to apply. We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process by ensuring that we cater to the access and participation needs of all candidates. 

For a confidential discussion regarding accessibility requirements, or to provide feedback on how we can continue to improve our recruitment processes to better accommodate adjustments you require, please reach out to talentacquisition@swin.edu.au or call +61392145802.

Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) at Swinburne 
Swinburne is enhancing gender equity and diversity, with a focus on science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM), by participating in the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program. 

Swinburne University is actively engaged in improving representation and participation of women in STEMM fields, aiming to address ongoing gender inequity. As an inaugural recipient of the Athena SWAN Institutional Bronze Award, we have implemented our original SAGE Action Plan (2019-2021) and continue our commitment through the current SAGE Action Plan (2022-2025), focusing on meaningful actions to foster long-lasting change and advance gender equity and diversity in STEMM.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  

For any support please contact talentacquisition@swin.edu.au or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP Reconciliation Action Plan

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes. As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.  

We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant

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