Enterprise Architect

About the role

RMIT University is looking for a full-time, permanent Enterprise Architect based at the Melbourne CBD campus in a hybrid arrangement. Reporting to the Associate Director, Architecture & Solutions, you will lead enterprise-level architecture across core operational platforms supporting Finance, People (HR), Property Services, Governance, Risk & Compliance and research enablement. The role sits within the Architecture & Software Engineering group and works closely with senior stakeholders, portfolio leaders and delivery teams to define target-state architectures, roadmaps, standards and reference architectures.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and govern the university's architectural framework, including Reference Architectures, Blueprints, Roadmaps and Technology Strategies.
• Support Solution Architects by guiding platform and solution-level architecture.
• Engage stakeholders across the organisation so that architecture aligns with future requirements and RMIT's strategic goals.
• Define and maintain the lifecycle of strategic architecture, including roadmaps, current and target state architectures, blueprints, principles, guidelines and Reference Architecture.
• Analyse the business's future-state capabilities and current IT environment to identify gaps and recommend improvements.

Required profile

• Over five years' experience as an Enterprise Architect in large, complex organisations, with a strong track record in Solution Architecture and enterprise-scale technology delivery.
• Able to explain new ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Exposure to Governance, Risk and Compliance and an understanding of regulatory obligations.
• Highly collaborative, experienced in working with senior business executives and able to give professional feedback.

Required skills

• Good understanding of digital asset management, knowledge/document/records management, CRM, ERP, LMS and Commerce.
• Experience defining and maintaining architecture roadmaps, blueprints and reference architectures.

The role is advertised as a hybrid position with flexible working arrangements. Applications close on 27 October 2026; RMIT runs a rolling recruitment process and responds to every application.