Associate Director, Strategy, Architecture, Data

Flexible working options considered.
- 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
- 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.
- 13 weeks long service leave after seven/ten years.
- Salary packaging options.
- 17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
- 25% off UWA full fee courses, discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
- Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.

**Job no**: 520618
**Work type**: Full Time
**Location**: Crawley
**Categories**: Information Technology
- Design a future-ready, scalable, and secure digital ecosystem for UWA.
- Full-time appointment on an ongoing basis.
- Competitive remuneration and professional development opportunities.

About the area

UWA Technology serves as a strategic enabler of teaching, learning, research, and administrative excellence. It provides the technological infrastructure, digital tools, and support services necessary to foster innovation, collaboration, and efficiency across the institution. By ensuring the reliability, security, and accessibility of education technology, research systems, and professional services platforms, IT enhances the overall experience for students, faculty, researchers, and staff. The function also drives digital transformation, supports data-driven decision-making, and ensures compliance with regulatory and cybersecurity standards. Ultimately, IT plays a critical role in advancing the university's mission by leveraging technology to create a connected, efficient, and future-ready academic environment.

University IT is building transformation readiness, embracing new ways of working, and amplifying capabilities in these areas.

About the opportunity
- Take a lead role in shaping the University's technology strategy, enterprise architecture, and data governance frameworks.
- Define technology roadmaps, establish architecture standards, and drive data-driven decision-making to support institutional priorities.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across education, research, and professional services to ensure the University's technology ecosystem is future-ready, scalable, and secure.

About you
- Extensive experience in enterprise architecture, IT strategy, or data governance within large, complex organisations.
- Deep expertise in cloud platforms, integration strategies, and emerging technologies like AI and automation.
- A track record of delivering technology roadmaps and data frameworks that drive real business value.
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear strategic direction.
- A forward-thinking mindset, committed to innovation, continuous improvement, and building high-performing teams.

Note: A current National Police Clearance Certificate will be required by the successful applicant.

How to apply

The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 29 June 2025.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia's top university.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

**Advertised**: 16 Jun 2025 W. Australia Standard Time
**Applications close**:29 Jun 2025**W. Australia Standard Time