• Based at either our Melbourne Burwood or Geelong Waterfront Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and fixed-term for 5 years
• Competitive salary and benefits including 17% Superannuation

We’re seeking a visionary Director of Enterprise Architecture to lead our architecture team, define the enterprise future-state vision, and drive a scalable architecture framework.

In addition to leading the EA team, you will also be working alongside Deakin’s data and integrations team to align technology with business goals and vision.

Shape the future and leave your mark.

About the role

The Director, Enterprise Architecture is a specialised senior leader working with stakeholders to shape, monitor and implement policies, practices, standards and/or services that impact fundamental and core university elements. The position is recognised as being both principal specialist, covering a total discipline in the university and as being knowledgeable in one or more related disciplines. You are responsible for leading the strategic design and implementation of the university's Enterprise Architecture.

The Director, Enterprise Architecture role reports to the Senior Director, Enterprise Architecture and provides opinions on a regular basis that influence the overall direction of the various business and technical domains.

As the Director, Enterprise Architecture, you will:

• Provide leadership in driving initiatives, fostering a culture of innovation, adaptability, and continuous improvement. Collaborate with executive leadership to align with the University's Strategic Plan and relevant functional Strategy. Perform architecture design reviews and drive decisions to deliver shared objectives and collective success.
• Champion the advancement of enterprise architecture, ensuring alignment with the university's objectives and long-term vision. Oversee the prioritisation and delivery of the university’s enterprise future state architecture strategy and ensure the university’s technology infrastructure, systems, and digital services are aligned with the university’s strategic goals.
• Liaise with key stakeholders to determine the need for strategic organisation-level capability improvement to satisfy the organisation's strategic goals and long-term objectives. Propose, initiate and lead significant organisational capability improvement programs.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify strategic opportunities that enhance enterprise architecture. Establish and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment with Deakin's culture and values.
• Provide exemplary leadership to the enterprise architecture team, fostering an environment of collaboration, growth, and innovation. Develop team members' skills and capabilities.

To be successful, you’ll have

• Qualifications and experience commensurate with appointment at level.
• Demonstrated success in the development and implementation of enterprise architecture strategic initiatives.
• Demonstrated strong understanding of contemporary enterprise architecture discipline concepts and strategies and the capacity to adapt and implement these for the benefit of an organisation.
• Proven resource and people management skills, including demonstrated ability to build effective high-performance teams and to successfully lead change.

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 Roland Hamouche (Senior Director, Enterprise Architecture) via roland.hamouche@deakin.edu.au 

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

 566560- Director Enterprise Architecture.pdf

Applications for this position close on Sunday, 16 February 2025

Why work with us?

At Deakin, you will enjoy a range of benefits, including various leave options such as 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 advance your career; an inclusive, 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.

Make an Impact with Us

Together we aim to take Deakin forward, strengthening our progressive University through the digital work we do. Whether it's empowering students, enabling teaching staff, or supporting researchers, the work you do here matters. Your achievements contribute to making a positive difference in the lives of the people and communities we serve.

So that you can focus on making a positive impact, Deakin Infrastructure and Digital lays the foundations for you to be your best self, grow and evolve and join forces with exceptional people.

Be Your Best Self

As a unique individual we understand that showing up as the best version of yourself takes commitment to your personal wellbeing. That’s why we foster a supportive environment where you can manage your work to balance your productivity, engagement and wellbeing. Our approach to flexible working empowers you to achieve your best.

Grow & Evolve

Being in the higher education sector, ours is an environment of knowledge sharing and seeking. With us you can grow your capability through formal and informal learning and continuously improve, deepen and broaden your expertise. With many digital roles and teams under the one umbrella, there’s opportunity to expand your skillset, embrace new challenges and evolve your career. When YOU thrive, WE thrive.

Join Forces

As a member of our dynamic team, you’ll tackle challenges and deliver digital services and solutions alongside supportive, inclusive and talented humans from within the team, and more broadly across the University. We are a powerful collective of diverse skillsets, strengths and experience and our practices promote an environment of collaboration where your unique contribution is welcomed and valued. When you join forces with Infrastructure and Digital you join forces with Deakin. Visit Why Work at Deakin to view the overarching benefits of working with Deakin.

Are you ready to make an impact with us?

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.