Principal Platforms Architect

Job Reference 1168217

About the role Curtin University is seeking an exceptional Principal Platforms Architect to drive the strategic design and evolution of our core technology platforms. This pivotal role provides expert architectural leadership across Curtin’s ServiceNow, Microsoft, and AWS environments, ensuring our digital ecosystem is robust, scalable, secure, and aligned with business needs.

As a senior leader within Digital & Technology Solutions, you will shape Curtin’s digital platform strategy, influence enterprise-wide solution design, and guide engineering teams to deliver world‑class outcomes that support the University’s vision.

Your responsibilities will include

Lead and own the University’s core platform architecture and design standards.

Provide high‑level technical thought leadership and ensure best‑practice solution delivery across DTS.

Partner with IT leaders, business stakeholders, and vendors to develop future‑focused, fit‑for‑purpose solutions.

Oversee solution architecture practices, governance, reviews, and quality assurance.

Guide and mentor architects and technical specialists, fostering a high‑performing and collaborative culture.

Co‑design and support the Software Development Lifecycle and Solution Delivery Framework.

Ensure architectures support security, resilience, performance, and cost optimisation.

Ensure alignment between technical solutions and enterprise architectures.

Build strong relationships across vendors, partners, and technical communities.

Drive innovation and contribute to efficiency gains and strategic IT outcomes.

Selection Criteria You’re a seasoned architecture leader with deep expertise across cloud and enterprise platforms, known for your strategic thinking, excellent communication, and ability to influence at all levels.

You will bring

Relevant tertiary qualifications and extensive senior‑level ICT experience.

Strong knowledge of contemporary ICT trends, emerging technologies, and architectural frameworks (TOGAF, Zachmanli>

Strategic thinker with the ability to balance long‑term vision and pragmatic delivery.

Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and develop teams in complex environments.

Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Advanced analytical, problem‑solving, and business analysis capability.

Experience designing large‑scale, complex solutions and governing architecture practices.

Ability to manage political sensitivities, competing priorities, and executive‑level relationships.

Strong leadership capability, with a coaching and collaborative mindset.

Able to operate in complex environments with multiple stakeholders and priorities.

Desirable

TOGAF 9+ certification

AWS Solutions Architect – Professional

Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect certification

Experience working in higher education or large complex organisations

Role Requirements

As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered.

Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction.

Your new Team : Digital, Technology & Solutions, Platforms The Platforms Team is the engine room of Curtin University’s digital ecosystem. We design, build and operate the core technology platforms that underpin the entire university – from cloud infrastructure and automation to data, integration, and foundational digital services. Our work enables every faculty, researcher, student and staff member to innovate, connect and succeed.

About Curtin University We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live.

What We Offer You Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and a multitude of food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.

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