We are partnering with a leading Queensland Government client to recruit an experienced Principal Data Architect. In this role you will provide strategic leadership in shaping the department’s enterprise data architecture, enabling high quality analytics and ensuring that data is managed as a strategic asset across the department.

Key Responsibilities

- Work with business stakeholders to understand and map key business capabilities and processes, ensuring data architecture reflects business functions and supports strategic outcomes.
- Review existing systems and data flows to define current-state architecture. Design and maintain enterprise data architecture aligned with the ICT strategy and government standards.
- Monitor data needs across divisions, guiding projects to avoid duplication and promoting shared solutions.
- Engage with business stakeholders on data needs and develop high-level requirements and solution design that can be used to engage delivery partners. Collaborate with ICT delivery partners and vendors to ensure seamless integration of data solutions and alignment with enterprise architecture.
- Review and validate detailed designs to ensure alignment with architecture, security and privacy standards.




- Prepare detailed architecture documentation and handover materials to support internal teams with implementation and ongoing maintenance.

What we’re looking for?

- Experience in data architecture or senior data roles in complex organisations.
- Robust skills in business and data modelling, integration, and architecture using platforms like Microsoft Azure, Dynamics 365, ArcGIS, SQL, and Power BI
- Sound knowledge of governance, metadata, privacy and security frameworks.
- Proven leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience; certifications (e.g., Azure, TOGAF) and knowledge of QLD Government ICT frameworks are desirable.

Why apply through Lime Recruitment?

Enjoy two pay runs per week without contractor fees. As a Queensland-owned agency, we offer personalised service and are a Tier 1 supplier to the Queensland Government. Awarded Australia’s top-performing small agency in 2021 and 2022, with a finalist spot in 2023. Partner with Lime for genuine, experienced, friendly recruiters dedicated to securing the best opportunities for you. Apply now or contact Kate Gear on or to find out more!

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📌 Principal Data Architect (Brisbane City)
🏢 Lime Recruitment
📍 Brisbane City