Cloud and Infrastructure Architect

• Continuing | Full-Time

• Higher Education Officer Level 9 | $130,786 - $139,950 p.a. + 17% Super

• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country

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About the Role 

The IDS Cloud and Infrastructure Architect is responsible for leading the design, development, and continuous improvement of the University's digital infrastructure architecture. Operating under broad direction, the role collaborates with stakeholders across Information and Digital Services (IDS) and the wider University to deliver strategic digital infrastructure initiatives. It also plays a key part in shaping and maintaining the infrastructure vision and roadmap, ensuring alignment with governance frameworks, institutional objectives, standards and principles.

In addition to architectural leadership, this role oversees vendor management, contributes to business case development for emerging technologies / advanced solutions, and ensures effective risk and compliance practices are in place. It requires deep expertise in enterprise architecture within complex environments such as universities, large organisations, government, or defence. Flexible work arrangements are supported, with a mix of on-campus presence and remote working based on operational needs.

For a detailed list of Key Position Responsibilities, please see the Position Description.

About You 

As the successful IDS Cloud and Infrastructure Architect, you will have proven experience designing and leading infrastructure solutions in large, complex organisations. You bring strong expertise with technologies such as Cisco, Red Hat, Microsoft, and VMware, along with the ability to integrate diverse systems and work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

You are outcome-focused, thrive in agile and collaborative environments, and communicate clearly to influence and negotiate across teams. A growth mindset and adaptability will be key to your success in driving impactful cloud and infrastructure initiatives.

About Information and Digital Services 

Information and Digital Services (IDS) are a pivotal resource of the University, providing information and digital technology services and support to the Flinders University staff and student community. The IDS team apply technical expertise to support university projects and provide core services such as the IDS Service Desk, Audio Visual, Simulation and Event Services, Information Security and Identity Access Management services, and more.    

Life at Flinders 

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world. 

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders? 

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options 

• Flexible working arrangements 

• Wide range of professional development activities and services, including exclusive staff study offers  

• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff 

• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia). 

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment 

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies. 

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan  

• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy  

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.

How to Apply and Information 

• You are required to submit your CV as part of your application.

• For more information or a confidential conversation regarding this position, we strongly encourage you to contact Karl Sellmann.

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At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

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