Head of Enterprise Data Architecture & Strategy

University of New South Wales; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Options

3 days leave during December festive</

Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses

Flexible 17% Superannuation

Job summary

University of New South Wales (UNSW) seeks a senior leader to evolve its enterprise data architecture. Reporting to the Chief Data Officer, you will drive governance, strategy, and adoption across data domains, IT, and business units, ensuring alignment with the Enterprise Data Strategy.

You will lead a high-performing team, build trusted partnerships with senior leaders, vendors, and partners, and champion data management, privacy and security across the University.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in complex environments with multiple stakeholders.
• Track record delivering data and technology transformations.
• Extensive experience in enterprise-level data environments across architecture layers.
• Experience in strategic planning, operational management and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain UNSW’s enterprise data architecture aligned with priorities and goals.
• Lead the Enterprise Data Architecture function and roadmap with governance and artefacts.
• Drive university-wide adoption through policies, standards and domain frameworks.
• Embed architecture practices across UNSW IT and university domains to align planning and delivery.
• Oversee data architecture planning and investment to balance risk and value.
• Promote data innovation by leveraging sector trends and vendor relationships.
• Champion data management, governance, privacy, and security across the Office and IT.
• Build and mentor a high-performing team and contribute to leadership.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic planning

Data architecture

Stakeholder management

Interpersonal communication

Team building

Budget management

Education

Tertiary qualifications

Job description

University of New South Wales (UNSW) seeks a senior leader to evolve its enterprise data architecture. Reporting to the Chief Data Officer, you will drive governance, strategy, and adoption across data domains, IT, and business units, ensuring alignment with the Enterprise Data Strategy.

You will lead a high-performing team, build trusted partnerships with senior leaders, vendors, and partners, and champion data management, privacy and security across the University.