Details - Associate Director, Enterprise Architecture

• Full-time
• Melbourne (Bundoora)
• 3 year fixed term contract
• Competitive salary package

About the Role

La Trobe University is seeking an exceptional leader for the role of Associate Director, Enterprise Architecture within the Digital Strategy and Engagement division. Reporting to the Director of Digital Strategy and Engagement, this role is pivotal in designing and executing our architectural frameworks to enable cutting-edge solutions that drive efficiency, security, and sustainability.

This is your opportunity to lead a team of architecture professionals and collaborate across diverse internal and external stakeholders, ensuring the successful alignment of business and technology strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Define and implement the University’s enterprise architecture strategy in line with broader organisational goals.
• Team Management: Mentor and lead a high-performing architecture team, fostering innovation and collaboration.
• Architecture Development: Oversee the development of robust, scalable, and secure architectural solutions across domains.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Actively collaborate with senior management and academic teams to meet their architecture needs.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay at the forefront of industry trends, driving the adoption of innovative practices and technologies.

About You

You are a strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and digital transformation. You excel in leadership roles and have proven expertise in developing enterprise-wide architectural frameworks that deliver measurable outcomes. Your ability to engage and influence diverse stakeholders makes you an ideal candidate for this role.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Extensive experience in enterprise, solution, and technology architecture with a strong understanding of frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).
• Proficiency in architecture modeling tools, cloud platforms, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of the higher education sector is advantageous.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

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Benefits:

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• On site child care facilities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply

Closing date:  By 11:55pm Sunday 5^th January 2025

Recruitment Enquiries:  Recruitment@Latrobe.edu.au

Position Description below:

 PD-Associate Director, Enterprise Architecture.pdf

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• Cover letter;
• An up to date resume

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants 
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005.  If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.