Executive Director, Architecture

Vor 7 Tagen


Lismore City Council, Österreich Southern Cross University Vollzeit
  • Establish SCUs Enterprise Architecture practice and set the strategic direction
  • Fantastic career and lifestyle opportunity based at Gold Coast or Lismore
About us

Southern Cross University’s purpose is to change lives through revolutionary learning and research with real impact. Our bold Southern Cross Model brings a deeper learning experience, improving individual student outcomes, quality of life and a better way to learn. Our world-leading research is driving positive impact for our communities, environment and economy.

When working at Southern Cross University you will be surrounded by ambitious students, proud colleagues and stunning natural beauty. We are leaders in our communities in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Coffs Harbour and the Gold Coast and pride ourselves on helping shape a better tomorrow.

About the opportunity

Southern Cross University (SCU), Technology Services is establishing an Enterprise Architecture practice to shape the strategic direction of the technology portfolio and guide the delivery of a modern and efficient technology stack.

As a newly established capability, you will have the opportunity to build and shape the architecture practice, creating a culture of excellence with a focus on maximising impact.

Leading the practice, you will be responsible for:

  • Partnering with the University leaders to create alignment and set the strategic direction of the technology portfolio to achieve the University’s goals and objectives.
  • Developing and evolving target architectures and strategic roadmaps across the various domains.
  • Guiding technology initiatives and delivery programs to align with business objectives.
  • Spearheading strategic solutioning for the University.
  • Overseeing solution design and Architecture governance to ensure alignment with target architectures and business priorities.
  • Owning and developing architecture practices, standards, principles and patterns.
  • Leading and nurturing a high performing architecture practice.
About you

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of Enterprise Architecture experience, including 3 years leading a team in a similar role. You’re experience will have been gained in complex, large scale environments in industries such as Finance, Banking, Retail, Manufacturing, Distribution or Tertiary education. In addition, you will possess:

  • Exceptional stakeholder engagement abilities to consult, collaborate with, and guide a diverse set of stakeholders.
  • A strong grasp of the enterprise architecture and strategy development processes.
  • Demonstrable experience developing and embedding architecture practices, principles and processes, and overseeing architecture governance.
  • Proven history of developing target architectures and roadmaps and undertaking strategic solutioning across various domains.
  • Familiarity with application development methodologies, practices, and tools.
  • A track record as a leader, coaching, mentoring, and building high performance teams.
Benefits of working at SCU

Our staff benefit from flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work models, generous parental and carer’s leave provisions, wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance programs and professional learning opportunities.

This is a full-time, fixed-term (5 years) position based in the beautiful Northern Rivers or Gold Coast regions with generous relocation support available. Our campuses are based in the Gold Coast, Lismore and Coffs Harbour and we encourage our teams to base themselves in a location that leverages the lifestyle benefits of working and living in the region.

Applicants must apply online and attach a two page CV and one page cover letter responding to the selection criteria within the position description by the closing date. Information to support you prepare your application is available on our website. If you experience difficulties applying online or need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by contacting jobs@scu.edu.au.

Job applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or currently hold a visa with ongoing work rights in Australia. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Further information

Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:

Name: Kristy Ansell, Manager (Recruitment)

Closing Date: 11.30pm AEST, 14 July 2024

Southern Cross University is committed to ensuring that the University reflects the rich diversity across the region in which the University’s campuses are located.

While SCU supports remote working, our expectation is that you will be available to attend the Lismore and / or Gold Coast campus as required.

The University encourages applications from people of all ages, women, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people living with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people who openly identify as LGBTQI+.

We encourage applications from people with disability and will provide adjustments to the recruitment process upon request.

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