Enterprise Design

The Enterprise Design Service (EDS) and Enterprise Design Authority (EDA) will provide oversight and strategic guidance for any proposed change that impacts the university’s digital services, technology infrastructure or enterprise architecture based on a set of design principles.

By working collaboratively with you, our expert guidance and oversight will help reduce duplication, minimise risk, and ensure that digital solutions are well-designed, connected, and effective.

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Design Principles

  • Seamless experience
  • Secure
  • Inclusive
  • Sustainable
  • Collaborative
  • Data- Led
  • Reuse
  • Future-Proof
  • Incremental change
  • More about design principles
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Engage - Consult - Assess

  1. Let’s talk it through
    Reach out to discuss your needs and get tailored advice.

  2. Check it aligns
    Make sure your proposal fits our design principles. We’ll help you decide whether to proceed or escalate to the Enterprise Design Authority.

  3. Get a clear decision
    If needed, submit your proposal to the Enterprise Design Authority for a formal go/no-go decision.

Outcomes

  • Makes things easier for staff and students
    Enhances everyday experiences by reducing friction and improving services.

  • Helps the right things get done at the right time
    Prioritisation becomes clearer and more aligned with real needs.

  • Clarifies who’s responsible for what
    Everyone knows who owns a change and what impact it might have.

  • Spots potential clashes before they happen
    Identifies dependencies early so teams can work more smoothly together.

  • Improves planning for shared systems and teams
    Makes it easier to forecast demand and avoid overloads.

Benefits

  • Gives you clarity on how decisions are made
    So everyone understands the “why” behind the “what”.

  • Connects your work to what matters most
    Ensures your efforts support the organisation’s big goals.

  • Cuts down on last-minute scrambles and rework
    Less firefighting, more forward planning.

  • Smarter systems and ways of working
    Supports growth in enterprise architecture and long-term thinking.

  • Encourages teamwork across departments
    Promotes a shared mindset and breaks down silos.

What you will get

We will communicate decisions in a clear, timely, and transparent way.

Possible outcomes

  • Approved – Your request or proposal will move forward for resource and prioritisation planning.
  • Declined – The request will not proceed. We’ll explain the reasons to support understanding.
  • Deferred – A decision is postponed. Additional work may be required.

What happens next

Each outcome includes guidance on next steps—whether that’s implementation, feedback, or further review.

How we communicate decisions

Decisions are shared promptly with relevant stakeholders. Where appropriate, we include the rationale to ensure clarity and alignment.