Technology Standards & Governance Analyst (Enterprise Architecture Analyst)

State Water Corporation; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

9-day fortnight with full pay

Up to 16 weeks parental leave

Fertility leave

Corporate wear allowance

Professional development and education

Salary starting from $121,185 base + 0

Job summary

WaterNSW is seeking an experienced Technology Standards & Governance Analyst (Enterprise Architecture Analyst) to join the Digital Partnerships & Data team on a full-time, permanent basis. The role focuses on embedding enterprise architecture standards and governance across BAU and project delivery, acting as a trusted partner to ensure compliance and drive improvements.

Hybrid work arrangement with a commitment to safety, inclusion, and career development.

Qualifications

• Degree in IT, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• Experience with enterprise architecture standards, governance frameworks, and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of IT operational processes and project delivery methods.
• Experience enforcing technology standards and governance in complex organisations and in improving governance processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enforce technology standards, policies, and governance processes.
• Track adoption of standards across ongoing operations, escape non-compliance and recommend remediation.
• Facilitate enterprise architecture review boards, compliance checks, and approval processes. Ensure projects adopt and adhere to enterprise standards.
• Track AI initiatives within governance frameworks. Document approvals, risk/ethics reviews, and remediation tasks. Provide dashboards and assurance reporting to management.
• Deliver clear, timely reporting and dashboards to support the Strategy & Architecture Manager, governance forums, and audits.
• Refine governance tools, reporting frameworks, and standards based on lessons learned.
• Work with architects, project teams, and risk advisors to ensure standards are understood, embedded, and practical.

Skills

EA standards

Governance frameworks

Compliance requirements

IT operations

Governance enforcement

Architecture review boards

Education

Degree in IT

Job description

Ready to make a splash in your career? WaterNSW is seeking an experienced Technology Standards & Governance Analyst (Enterprise Architecture Analyst) (Full-Time, Permanent) to join our Digital Partnerships & Data team.

This role is responsible for maintaining and embedding enterprise architecture and technology standards across both business-as-usual operations and project delivery. Acting as a trusted partner to the business, the role champions governance frameworks to ensure enterprise architecture standards are consistently applied, regulatory and compliance obligations are met, and opportunities for continuous improvement are proactively identified and translated into actionable outcomes that strengthen the organisation’s technology landscape.

This is an opportunity to work with an essential organisation creating a more sustainable future for the state. This role offers the flexibility to work around life, your contribution will be valued, and you'll be supported to build a rewarding career.

Our Perks and Benefits:

At WaterNSW, we believe that our employees should be as well taken care of as our rivers, dams, and pipelines, that's why we offer a load of benefits.

• Flexible working


• Work a 9-day fortnight at Full pay on the Enterprise Agreement


• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave


• Fertility leave


• Corporate wear allowance


• Professional development and educational assistance


• Salary starting from $121,185 base + 12% super


• And so much more!

What you'll do:

• Develop, maintain, and enforce technology standards, policies, and governance processes.


• Track adoption of standards across ongoing operations, escape non-compliance and recommend remediation.


• Facilitate enterprise architecture review boards, compliance checks, and approval processes. Ensure projects adopt and adhere to enterprise standards.


• Track AI initiatives within governance frameworks. Document approvals, risk/ethics reviews, and remediation tasks. Provide dashboards and assurance reporting to management.


• Deliver clear, timely reporting and dashboards to support the Strategy & Architecture Manager, governance forums, and audits.


• Refine governance tools, reporting frameworks, and standards based on lessons learned.


• Work with architects, project teams, and risk advisors to ensure standards are understood, embedded, and practical.

What we are looking for:

• Degree in IT, Computer Science, or related discipline.


• Demonstrated experience in enterprise architecture standards, governance frameworks, and compliance requirements.


• Knowledge of IT operational processes and project delivery methods.


• Experience enforcing technology standards and governance in complex organisations and in improving governance processes.


• Experience supporting architecture review boards and monitoring compliance across BAU and projects.


• Current NSW Drivers Licence


• Desirable: Governance of Standards Certification

How we will support you:

At WaterNSW, we balance flexibility - and the way we work - with the needs of the business, our teams, and us as individuals.

When it comes to working in an office, we work in a hybrid way. If you're required to be in the field or on site, the benefits of flexibility can be achieved in other ways, such as through a condensed work week.

We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities for women. Visit our WORK180 page to access our benefits and career development opportunities.

Our commitment & culture:

No matter how or where you work, safety is the number one priority. This means the physical and mental safety of you, your colleagues, and the public.

WaterNSW is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Veterans, and people from all backgrounds to apply. We celebrate the unique perspectives, knowledge and lived experience you bring and are committed to ensuring an inclusive, supportive and respectful workplace for everyone.

Who we are:

WaterNSW operates the state's dams, capturing and storing water, and then supplying it ready for distribution - for the environment, agriculture, industry and the community. With 41 major dams and hundreds of waterways across the state, we play a vital role at the source of the state’s water, delivering two thirds of all water used in NSW.

We're the people taking care of the state's water at the source - capturing, storing, delivering. Find out more at waternsw.com.au.

For more information, please reach out to: Jasmine Choong on [e-mail].

Please note applications for this position will close on Thursday 30th April 2026, 5.00pm.

You must have full work rights in Australia to qualify for all positions at WaterNSW.

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