Platform Architect

Role type: Continuing; Full-Time

Department: Enterprise Technology

Salary: UoM ,480 p.a. plus 17% super, negotiable commensurate with qualifications and experience, a loading sum may be applied to the salary offered

• Strategic leadership in digital transformation / Shape sector-wide technology adoption / Drive sustainable tech evolution
• Apply now to lead strategic architectural vision and governance for Smart Campus, driving digital transformation at the University
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities

The University of Melbourne

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Your next career opportunity

As the University's lead Platform Architect, you'll provide strategic leadership and accountability for Smart Campus and related enterprise platforms. You'll define the long-term architectural vision, ensuring alignment with institutional strategy and sustainability priorities. This role offers you the opportunity to represent the University externally, shaping technology adoption beyond the institution and driving impactful change in the sector.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead Strategic Planning and Governance: Develop and deploy enterprise platform architectures, ensuring alignment with institutional goals
• Provide Domain Expertise: Guide the selection and usage of AWS IaaS and PaaS products for Smart Campus delivery
• Innovate Platform Architecture: Evolve architecture to optimise scalability, availability, and minimise costs using emerging technologies
• Drive Technical Leadership: Serve as the University's decision-maker on platform architecture, engaging with leadership to guide technology direction

You may be a great fit if:

You will have extensive experience in enterprise-scale architecture leadership, including strategic technology direction, governance frameworks, and executive decision-making, coupled with a strong background in cloud-based solutions and Agile environments.

You may also:

• Have 5+ years of experience in enterprise-scale architecture leadership.
• Possess demonstrable knowledge and experience with AWS products and services
• Be skilled in problem-solving and translating product definitions into technical solutions
• Have experience leading teams in a CI/CD environment focused on IaC and automated deployments
• Be adept at engaging with stakeholders to ensure technical implementations align with requirements

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you

We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page

Your new team - Enterprise Technology

Enterprise Technology is responsible for all aspects of enterprise & IT foundational technology including both change (project) and run (operational) aspects.

The Enterprise Services domain team, within Enterprise Technology, plans and delivers a diverse range of projects including IT enablement for new buildings on campus and other facilities / smart campus projects; IT infrastructure projects; integration / identity management / security projects; and application / digital projects in the enterprise services domain (finance, HR, procurement, service management, space management and other back-office Enterprise capabilities).

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We believe the diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing reasonable adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. For assistance, please contact Kim Groizard on or at hr- (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments'). Contact details for other enquiries are located at the bottom of this page.

Find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Our Indigenous strategy, Murmuk Djerring outlines our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students.

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at oied- for further information and support.

Please note: This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available.

A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required for all positions. If successful, we'll guide you through the WWCC application process during onboarding and reimburse the cost.

Join Us and unlock your career potential

If this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.

For recruitment queries, email Alex Spezza at hr- Include the Position Number and Job Title in the subject line. Please do not send applications to this email address.

For job-specific queries, refer to the contact details in the Position Description.

Applications close: 23 November 2025, 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

Position Description: JR Platform Architect - Smart Campus -