• A pivotal role in shaping the technology future for a top 100 University
• Level 9, full-time appointment on a 12-month fixed term contract
• Salary range: $112,133 to $118,721 plus 9.5% superannuation

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked amongst the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research-intensive universities. With an enviable research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to ‘innovate and inspire’ there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top University.

About the team

UWA is making significant investments in the Information and Technology Services to enable its strategic direction and goals. UWA is also looking to utilise technology advancements to expand its services and create new and innovative teaching and research models. Robust, flexible, integrated and agile enterprise architecture, information and technology services are vital to enabling the university strategic objectives.

About the opportunity

Reporting to the Manager for Solutions Architecture, you will provide solution design development support to the Project Services portfolio, taking ownership of the Architecture deliverables for proposals, including review of alignment to principles and strategy, solution architecture development and proposal, and solution architecture reviews at implementation to determine alignment. You will support the development of the Solution Architecture practice by updating and maintaining the Architecture Repository, working on an on-going effort to import legacy and auto-discovered datasets to the repository, document standards and patterns and review existing data to ensure it is an accurate representation of the information technology landscape which enables impact analysis and strategic planning. You will participate in the strategic planning process to bring your experience and insight to the University’s technology strategy and you will contribute to capability and motivation modelling to support the enterprise architecture practice.

About you

You will hold relevant tertiary qualification (or equivalent competency) and preferably be certified in TOGAF. You will have experience in technology design practice including solution architecture design and development, project solution architecture, guidance and oversight of project design activities, with a track record of delivering significant projects in compliance with the Enterprise Architecture. You will also have excellent written and verbal communication skills and high level consultation and negotiation skills. You will have a proven ability to communicate with significant influence, and establish positive stakeholder relationships at all levels. In addition, you will demonstrate excellent planning and organisational skills, an ability to negotiate competing priorities whilst always remaining fully customer-focused. Some experience with a scripting environment and MSSQL is desirable.

Note: A Current National Police Clearance Certificate is required.

About Campus

We work at one of Australia’s most beautiful university campuses, with some of the most inspiring people on the planet. In addition to facilities such as gym, library, swimming pool and childcare, we have great public transport links and end of trip facilities so you can ride, run or walk to work.

Closing date: Wednesday, 26 August 2020

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Full details of the position’s responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description and applicants should clearly demonstrate they meet the selection criteria.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

At UWA we aim to achieve greater diversity of our staff, particularly staff who identify as Indigenous, as being from a different cultural background, having a disability, or LGBTIQA+

• We have child friendly areas on campus, including childcare facilities. Flexible work arrangements, part-time hours and job sharing will all be considered.
• UWA has been awarded Platinum Employer Status for being a Top Ten Employer for LGBTI Inclusion by the Australian Workplace Equity Index (AWEI -2019).
• UWA has also been awarded Athena Swan Bronze Accreditation in 2020.