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, escalate 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.
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