Associate Director, IT Planning and Architecture
- The University of Queensland
- Australia, QLD
- Jun 19, 2026
Job Description:
Full-time, fixed-term position for up to five years at HEW Level 10A
Based at our St Lucia Campus
About This Opportunity
Are you a Technology Strategy Lead or Enterprise Architect looking for your next challenge? This is a rare opportunity for a highly experienced technology strategist to join The University of Queensland’s Information Technology Services division, working collaboratively within a community of SMEs, and playing a key role in shaping future technology planning and architecture.
The Associate Director, IT Planning and Architecture is accountable for establishing and leading UQ’s enterprise technology planning and architecture function, ensuring alignment between institutional strategy, investment decisions and technology delivery across the University. The role will work closely with domain leads, solution architects and project managers to implement and govern the University’s technology investment and change portfolio and supporting ways of working. This position works closely with a broad and diverse range of University stakeholders, and IT subject matter experts to advise on architecture governance, capability models and technology roadmaps that align with the University’s strategic intent and deliver the best value to UQ.
We provide a workplace with a strong focus on work/life balance, offering flexible hybrid working arrangements.
For more information about this opportunity, please view the information pack.
About You
You are a visionary and collaborative technology leader with extensive experience shaping enterprise architecture and planning functions in complex organisations. With a postgraduate qualification in Information Technology or a related discipline, or equivalent experience, you bring deep expertise in enterprise architecture frameworks, tools, and methodologies, alongside a strong track record of influencing strategic decision-making at senior levels.
You are an empathetic and engaging communicator, known for your ability to build trusted relationships and guide diverse stakeholders toward shared outcomes. Your experience spans leading teams, driving transformation initiatives, and delivering high-quality outcomes in dynamic environments. You are curious, forward-thinking, and motivated by the opportunity to create meaningful change through technology. You are able to apply your deep experience in practical ways to meet an organisation where it is at and support the next step in maturity uplift. Experience within the higher education sector will be advantageous but is not essential.
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.
Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, oncampus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging.
Interested?
If you’d like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Caitlin Savage, Principal Advisor, Talent Acquisition via [email protected].
When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section.
Other Information
Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, criminal history checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing [email protected] or calling +61 7 3365 2623.
Applications close: Sunday 5 July 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-66076).
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Job Description:
Full-time, fixed-term position for up to five years at HEW Level 10A
Based at our St Lucia Campus
About This Opportunity
Are you a Technology Strategy Lead or Enterprise Architect looking for your next challenge? This is a rare opportunity for a highly experienced technology strategist to join The University of Queensland’s Information Technology Services division, working collaboratively within a community of SMEs, and playing a key role in shaping future technology planning and architecture.
The Associate Director, IT Planning and Architecture is accountable for establishing and leading UQ’s enterprise technology planning and architecture function, ensuring alignment between institutional strategy, investment decisions and technology delivery across the University. The role will work closely with domain leads, solution architects and project managers to implement and govern the University’s technology investment and change portfolio and supporting ways of working. This position works closely with a broad and diverse range of University stakeholders, and IT subject matter experts to advise on architecture governance, capability models and technology roadmaps that align with the University’s strategic intent and deliver the best value to UQ.
We provide a workplace with a strong focus on work/life balance, offering flexible hybrid working arrangements.
For more information about this opportunity, please view the information pack.
About You
You are a visionary and collaborative technology leader with extensive experience shaping enterprise architecture and planning functions in complex organisations. With a postgraduate qualification in Information Technology or a related discipline, or equivalent experience, you bring deep expertise in enterprise architecture frameworks, tools, and methodologies, alongside a strong track record of influencing strategic decision-making at senior levels.
You are an empathetic and engaging communicator, known for your ability to build trusted relationships and guide diverse stakeholders toward shared outcomes. Your experience spans leading teams, driving transformation initiatives, and delivering high-quality outcomes in dynamic environments. You are curious, forward-thinking, and motivated by the opportunity to create meaningful change through technology. You are able to apply your deep experience in practical ways to meet an organisation where it is at and support the next step in maturity uplift. Experience within the higher education sector will be advantageous but is not essential.
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.
Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, oncampus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging.
Interested?
If you’d like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Caitlin Savage, Principal Advisor, Talent Acquisition via [email protected].
When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section.
Other Information
Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, criminal history checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing [email protected] or calling +61 7 3365 2623.
Applications close: Sunday 5 July 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-66076).
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