• Design a future-ready, scalable, and secure digital ecosystem for UWA.
• Full-time appointment on an ongoing basis.
• Competitive remuneration and professional development opportunities.

About the area

UWA Technology serves as a strategic enabler of teaching, learning, research, and administrative excellence. It provides the technological infrastructure, digital tools, and support services necessary to foster innovation, collaboration, and efficiency across the institution. By ensuring the reliability, security, and accessibility of education technology, research systems, and professional services platforms, IT enhances the overall experience for students, faculty, researchers, and staff. The function also drives digital transformation, supports data-driven decision-making, and ensures compliance with regulatory and cybersecurity standards. Ultimately, IT plays a critical role in advancing the university's mission by leveraging technology to create a connected, efficient, and future-ready academic environment.

University IT is building transformation readiness, embracing new ways of working, and amplifying capabilities in these areas.

About the opportunity

• Take a lead role in shaping the University’s technology strategy, enterprise architecture, and data governance frameworks.
• Define technology roadmaps, establish architecture standards, and drive data-driven decision-making to support institutional priorities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across education, research, and professional services to ensure the University’s technology ecosystem is future-ready, scalable, and secure.

About you

• Extensive experience in enterprise architecture, IT strategy, or data governance within large, complex organisations.
• Deep expertise in cloud platforms, integration strategies, and emerging technologies like AI and automation.
• A track record of delivering technology roadmaps and data frameworks that drive real business value.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear strategic direction.
• A forward-thinking mindset, committed to innovation, continuous improvement, and building high-performing teams.

Note: A current National Police Clearance Certificate will be required by the successful applicant.

Position description:   Associate Director, Strategy, Architecture & Data.docx

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Maddy Chaplin at maddy.chaplin@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 29 June 2025.

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

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

Learn more about us.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at people@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.