Job Overview
Curtin University is seeking an exceptional technology leader to drive the strategic design and evolution of our core platforms. This pivotal role provides expert architectural leadership across our ServiceNow, Microsoft, and AWS environments, ensuring our digital ecosystem is robust, scalable, secure, and aligned with business needs.
As a senior leader within Digital & Technology Solutions, you will shape our digital platform strategy, influence enterprise-wide solution design, and guide engineering teams to deliver world-class outcomes that support the University's vision.
* Lead and own the University's core platform architecture and design standards.
* Provide high-level technical thought leadership and ensure best-practice solution delivery across DTS.
* Partner with IT leaders, business stakeholders, and vendors to develop future-focused, fit-for-purpose solutions.
* Oversee solution architecture practices, governance, reviews, and quality assurance.
* Guide and mentor architects and technical specialists, fostering a high-performing and collaborative culture.
* Co-design and support the Software Development Lifecycle and Solution Delivery Framework.
* Ensure architectures support security, resilience, performance, and cost optimisation.
* Ensure alignment between technical solutions and enterprise architectures.
* Build strong relationships across vendors, partners, and technical communities.
* Drive innovation and contribute to efficiency gains and strategic IT outcomes.
Selection Criteria
You're a seasoned architecture leader with deep expertise across cloud and enterprise platforms, known for your strategic thinking, excellent communication, and ability to influence at all levels.
You Will Bring
* Relevant tertiary qualifications and extensive senior-level ICT experience.
* Strong knowledge of contemporary ICT trends, emerging technologies, and architectural frameworks (TOGAF).
* Strategic thinker with the ability to balance long-term vision and pragmatic delivery.
* Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and develop teams in complex environments.
* Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and business analysis capability.
* Experience designing large-scale, complex solutions and governing architecture practices.
* Ability to manage political sensitivities, competing priorities, and executive-level relationships.
* Strong leadership capability, with a coaching and collaborative mindset.
* Able to operate in complex environments with multiple stakeholders and priorities.
Desirable
* TOGAF 9+ certification
* AWS Solutions Architect – Professional
* Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect certification
* Experience working in higher education or large complex organisations
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, background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin's satisfaction.
Your New Team
The Platforms Team is the engine room of Curtin University's digital ecosystem. We design, build and operate the core technology platforms that underpin the entire university – from cloud infrastructure and automation to data, integration, and foundational digital services.
About Us
We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live.
What We Offer You
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and a multitude of food options including a supermarket.
We offer more than just a job. Our benefits include additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.