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Full-time continuing role for a Senior Enterprise Architect, ideally with experience across large-scale ERP or staff-domain landscapes
Lead enterprise architecture strategy, governance and roadmap execution
Offering a competitive remuneration package including 17% superannuation
Solve by Talent is partnering with the University of Sydney to recruit a Senior Enterprise Architect to support the delivery of key Information and Communications Technology initiatives focused on enterprise architecture strategy and transformation across the staff domain that help shape the future of education, research, and innovation.
Why join the University of Sydney?
Join one of Australia's leading universities at a time when architecture strategy is central to major digital investment and long-term institutional change.
ICT underpins the systems, platforms and services that support academic, administrative and operational outcomes across a large and highly complex organisation.
In this role, you will help shape enterprise architecture at scale, influencing strategy, standards and future-state planning across the University.
The opportunity
The Senior Enterprise Architect is a senior role within Emerging Technology and Enterprise Architecture, responsible for leading enterprise architecture strategy, governance and roadmap execution while partnering across ICT to guide high-value architectural decisions.
What you'll do
Lead the development and governance of enterprise architecture strategy aligned to University priorities and broader ICT direction
Provide architectural oversight, strategic advice and future-state planning across systems, platforms and enterprise assets
Partner with stakeholders to translate business needs into effective enterprise solutions and architecture roadmaps
Guide enterprise-related projects through influence, technical authority and strong cross-functional collaboration
Oversee architectural risk, policy, standards and compliance activity across the enterprise landscape
Contribute to technology evaluation, vendor engagement and long-term architecture maturity.
What we're looking for
Extensive experience in enterprise architecture within a university, education or similarly complex ICT environment
A strong background in architecture governance, technical design standards and enterprise road mapping
The ability to provide strategic advice while building trusted relationships across ICT and senior leadership groups
Experience across large enterprise environments, ideally with exposure to ERP or staff-domain landscapes such as SAP, Workday or PeopleSoft
Strong communication, collaboration and analytical capability, coupled with sound judgement and adaptability
A team-oriented approach and the credibility that comes with deep enterprise architecture experience.
What's in it for you?
At the University of Sydney, staff are supported with benefits designed to enhance career development, wellbeing and work-life balance, including:
Up to 17% superannuation to support your financial future Extremely generous parental leave entitlements
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Career development and learning opportunities
Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness Passport
Access to a vibrant, globally recognised university community
How to apply
If you're looking for an opportunity to contribute to meaningful work while building your career in a world-class university environment, we would love to hear from you.
Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.
For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.
Accessibility and inclusion
The University of Sydney is committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience for all candidates. If you require adjustments or additional support at any stage of the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know.
This may include adjustments to the interview format, additional time, breaks, accessible interview locations, receiving materials in advance, or any other practical support that will help you participate comfortably.
For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Nick Barwick, nick.barwick@sydney.edu.au.
EEO statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University.
Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
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