Enterprise Architect

Description:

• Information Technology Services (ITS)

• Full-time, 12 month fixed-term position

• Base salary will be in the range $113,377 - $127,112 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 8) higher salary negotiable for candidates with exceptional skill and experience

• Based at our St Lucia location

We are seeking an Enterprise Architect (EA) to drive the adoption of a new Enterprise Applications Strategy, working with Business, IT Leaders, and Development teams to refine the strategy, build the roadmap, and contribute to business case development. This role will be part of UQ's IT Architecture team, helping guide transformation initiatives to achieve business outcomes, manage risks, and enhance sustainability.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Strategic Planning : Contribute to the development and execution of the IT Landscape and Roadmap to meet UQ Technology Master Plan goals, collaborating with business and IT leaders.

• Enterprise & Business Architecture : Develop conceptual architectures and evaluate IT roadmaps, ensuring alignment with the Enterprise Applications Strategy and providing guidance for investment decisions.

• Stakeholder Collaboration : Consult with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure strategic initiatives align with UQ’s technology goals and provide advice on architecture, technology, and application management.

• Application Portfolio Management : Evaluate and recommend application lifecycle management strategies, ensuring compliance with IT strategies, principles, and standards across the enterprise.

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave

• 17% superannuation contributions

• 17.5% annual leave loading

• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight

• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family

• UQ Study for Staff

• On campus childcare options

• Affordable parking (from just $6.15 a day)

• Salary packaging options

• Postgraduate degree in IT or related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

• At least 5 years of experience as an Enterprise Architect.

• 10+ years of experience in large corporate organizations.

• Proven experience in developing IT roadmaps, target architectures, and conceptual architectures.

• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture best practices and frameworks (e.g., TOGAF).

• Knowledge of business ecosystems, ERP, SOA, integration approaches, and data architectures.

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.

• Awareness of emerging technologies and processing environments.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check, etc.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Daniel Howorth at d.howorth@uq.edu.au. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section

• Resume

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.

Applications close Monday April 7 at 11.00pm AEST (R-49295).