Reference: 1642856
About the Role:
Curtin are seeking an exceptional
Enterprise Architect to shape and drive our strategic IT vision across the University. We are building one of the most exciting digital transformations across Australia today. Designing a roadmap of ground-breaking innovations that will transform our digital experiences for our students and staff.
As a key member of our Digital & Technology Solutions team, you will co-create and lead the development of enterprise architecture that enables the execution of the CIO and University strategic priorities, in a way that allows rapid innovation, that is cutting edge, scalable and allows shifts in direction. This is a critical, high-impact role offering the opportunity to influence IT delivery.
Your responsibilities include
- Architectural Leadership: co-create and lead enterprise architecture. Provide technical guidance and leadership to the wider teams. Provide strategic guidance on key technology decisions.
- Strategic Alignment: Ensure architecture aligns with the CIO’s vision, business strategies, and Curtin’s IT goals. Decomposing the digital strategy into customer and value-centric strategies that can be delivered by Digital & Technology Solutions.
- Governance & Assurance: Provide the guidelines and guardrails to guide design and implementation decisions. Work closely with solution architects, stakeholders, and leadership to ensure architectural quality and integration.
- Innovation & Currency: Stay ahead of emerging technologies and architecture techniques to keep Curtin innovative and minimise legacy systems.
- Team & Culture Engagement: Actively contribute to a positive team culture and model professional values.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal leaders, business units, and external partners to drive shared outcomes.
Who we are looking for (Selection Criteria):
We are looking for a highly experienced and strategic IT leader with:
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification and significant senior-level ICT experience, or an equivalent blend of education and expertise.
- Enterprise Architecture Expertise: Strong knowledge and practical experience in architecture standards, methodologies, and domain-specific solutions.
- Proven Track Record: Demonstrated success applying enterprise architecture in large, complex environments.
- Communication & Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Strategic Thinking: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess and respond to complex technology challenges.
- Continuous Improvement: Committed to maintaining high standards, identifying opportunities, and leading meaningful change initiatives.
Desirable:
- Experience in and/or a broad understanding of challenges relating to working within a higher education environment. Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
- TOGAF certification.
Role Requirements:
- As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered
- Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction
Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2025 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/
What We Offer You:
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.
For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/
Join Us!
If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:
- Up-to-date Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and demonstrating how your background meets the position’s selection criteria (noted above) - no more than two pages
If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on
[email protected] or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Applications will not be accepted via this email address, and late applications will not be accepted.
Applications close: 9pm (AWST), Monday 27 July 2026.
Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.
Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, remove the advert, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. 