Enterprise Architecture Specialist

An optimal position for a practical individual with strong strategic vision and forward-thinking capabilities.

A genuinely supportive, "can-do" culture with a sustainable work/life balance

Work in a dynamic, innovative environment with a team committed to continuous improvement

This is an onsite role based at Callaghan, offering flexible arrangements.

Be challenged. Make an impact. Imagine with us.

We are seeking a highly skilled, influential, and solutions-focused Enterprise Architecture (EA) Specialist to help drive the University’s next phase of transformation. In this role, you will shape the enterprise-wide view of our business capabilities—spanning processes, information, systems, and enabling technologies—and translate that understanding into integrated strategies that deliver measurable outcomes.

You will guide the design of business focused, cost-effective, and strategically aligned technology landscapes. By defining architectural standards, assessing technology options, and stewarding stakeholder buy‑in, you will provide clarity and direction for solving complex architecture challenges across the institution.

• Develop and maintain Architecture Blueprints aligned to the University’s strategic priorities.
• Plan and manage delivery of the EA roadmap, guided by business needs and digital strategies.
• Assess emerging and existing digital technologies against the EA framework to maximise value and minimise cost and risk.
• Own the architecture community of praxis bringing together enterprise, business, experience, service and solution architecture practises.
• Lead the creation and continuous improvement of tools, structures, and processes for managing application and technology portfolios.
• Establish and maintain architectural standards and guardrails to support consistent, high-quality decision‑making.
• Actively contribute to EA governance, ensuring alignment, transparency, and accountability.
• Analyse and advise on the financial implications of solution options.
• Identify and evaluate opportunities to leverage emerging technologies to meet current and future organisational needs.

This is a full‑time, ongoing HEW 8 position
, located at our Callaghan Campus (Awabakal and Worimi land).

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world‑leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision and our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability, the University of Newcastle’s Looking Ahead Strategic Plan  outlines the University’s commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities.

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Digital Technology Solutions (DTS) is a leading provider of cutting‑edge, innovative, and cost‑effective digital solutions and services to our prestigious university. We strive to enable excellence in education, research & innovation, and support engagement with communities and partners. As a technology integrator, broker, trusted advisor, and innovator, DTS plays a crucial role in helping the university achieve its Looking Ahead Strategy.

In addition to working for a university that is breaking boundaries, discovering new ways of thinking and cementing a place as a global leader, we offer a range of benefits to our employees to ensure you balance your commitments, stay healthy and work effectively.

These include:

• Flexible working arrangements (in line with the University’s Flexible Work Policy)
• 17% super and salary packaging
• Additional University Holiday days, generous personal leave and parental leave, annual leave loading and additional purchased leave scheme
• Discounts in private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more
• Wellbeing programs

If you’re ready to shape the strategic direction of a large and complex organisation—and influence how technology enables our mission—this is your opportunity to lead, innovate, and make a meaningful impact.

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