Lead Data Domain Architect Contract - NSW, ACT, QLD, VIC, SA
14 Sep ****
Sydney
Contract
Lead enterprise data strategy and architecture at EL2 equivalent level
Initial 12-month contract with a further 12-month extension option
Australian Citizens only
We are seeking an experienced Lead Data Domain Architect to provide strategic architectural leadership across a major federal government agency's complex data environment.
This is an EL2-equivalent role for a senior architect who can define domain architecture, target states and transition roadmaps, then guide programs and delivery teams toward a coherent enterprise data direction.
You will provide authoritative advice to executives and governance forums, resolve complex cross-domain issues and influence investment decisions across multiple systems and initiatives.
The opportunity
Initial 12-month contract
One 12-month extension option
Expected start date: 19 October ****
Locations: Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Adelaide
Hybrid working, with a minimum of three days per week in the office
37.5 hours per week
Lead, EL2-equivalent engagement
What you will do
Develop, maintain and communicate domain architecture, target state and strategic roadmaps
Provide architectural leadership across programs, projects and multidisciplinary teams
Translate organisational strategy and complex business needs into clear architecture direction
Establish data architecture principles, patterns, standards and guardrails
Review solution designs and provide assurance over architectural decisions
Identify cross-domain dependencies, risks, gaps and opportunities for reuse




Analyse complex technology issues and recommend practical transition approachesAdvice senior executives and governance forums on investment, sequencing, risk and technical trade-offs
Collaborate with enterprise, solution and security architects, data engineering leaders and delivery teams
Mentor architects and technical specialists while building broader architecture capability
What you will bring
You will need to demonstrate:
At least eight years of experience designing and delivering complex enterprise data initiatives and solutions
At least three years in an EL2-equivalent, principal architect or comparable senior industry role
Proven ability to translate organisational strategy, business requirements and complex technology considerations into domain architecture and strategic direction
Extensive experience applying architecture principles, patterns, standards and governance across multiple programs or systems
Solid capability in analysing architectural dependencies, risks and trade-offs and presenting evidence-based recommendations
Deep knowledge of contemporary enterprise technology environments and data management practices
Strong experience across master data management, reference data management, data modelling and data security
Executive-level stakeholder leadership, communication and influencing skills
A track record of aligning architects, technical specialists and delivery teams across competing priorities
Highly regarded experience includes:
Domain or enterprise architecture within Australian Government or another large, complex organisation
Major cloud transformation delivery in an Australian federal or state government agency
TOGAF or advanced AWS or Azure architecture certification
Relevant tertiary qualifications in enterprise architecture, technology, information systems or a related discipline
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