• Flexible location + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and continuing
• HEW 10 $142,074 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across seven campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

The Job:

The Senior Manager, Data Architecture will play a key role in designing and leading the data architecture practice at Deakin and implement robust data models that support our ambitious vision for data and analytics. This is a leadership position where you will align technology with business goals, mentor a team of data professionals, and drive innovation to ensure the scalability, security, and effectiveness of our data systems. Some core responsibilities include:

• Data Architecture Strategy and Practice:  Develop and execute a vision to build Deakin’s data architecture practice to align with business goals and support scalable growth.
• Team Leadership: Build, lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing data architecture team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.
• Data Governance & Security: Implement data models and schemas that support robust data governance frameworks to ensure data privacy, integrity, and compliance with industry standards.
• Optimise Data Systems: Design and optimize data architectures for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency, driving operational improvements.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with stakeholders from multiple departments to ensure data architecture solutions meet business needs and drive value.
• Drive Innovation: Lead the modernisation of legacy systems and promote innovative approaches to data processing and analytics.
• Measure Success: Define and track KPIs to demonstrate how data architecture supports business outcomes, such as improved decision-making and efficiency.
• Be Adaptable: Respond quickly to changing business priorities and emerging technologies, adjusting data strategies to support evolving needs and challenges.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Postgraduate qualifications and/or extensive relevant experience in ensuring a large organisation’s data assets are structured and organised to support data-driven decision-making and enhance operational efficiency
• Proven experience building the practice of data architecture and managing complex data systems
• A proactive problem-solving approach to address data architecture issues
• Strong experience with on-prem and cloud platforms (Oracle, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Knowledge and expertise in data modelling/architecture tools (e.g. Erwin, LeanIX, Lucid)
• Expertise in data governance, security, and data modelling
• Experience managing projects, people and budgeting
• Experience in building and leading high-performing teams
• Excellent communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
• A deep understanding of regulatory requirements and data architecture best practices in a large complex organisation
• A flexible and adaptable approach. Respond quickly to changing business priorities and emerging technologies, adjusting strategies to support evolving needs and challenges

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Chris Logie (Director, Business Intelligence Systems and Services) at c.logie@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD - Senior Manager, Data Architecture (564913).pdf

Applications for this position close on 13 January 2025

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.