Enterprise Architect (Data Domain) 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 Enterprise Architect with Data Domain background to provide strategic architectural leadership across a major federal government agency's complex data environment.
This is a senior, EL2-equivalent opportunity within a Federal Government Enterprise Architecture practice.
The organisation is moving from a large monolithic environment towards best-of-breed platforms, creating significant architecture decisions about authoritative sources of truth, reference data, information flows, interoperability and cross-system dependencies.
This is not primarily a Data Modeller, Data Engineer, governance specialist or single-platform Solution Architect position.
We are looking for a broad Enterprise Architect who can bring genuine data-domain depth while working consultatively across executives, program leaders, architects and delivery teams.
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 Shape enterprise architecture across multiple systems,



programs and technology investments Develop and communicate target-state architecture and practical transition roadmaps Guide the transition from a monolithic environment towards best-of-breed platforms Help determine authoritative sources of truth and how information should move across systems Resolve reference-data, interoperability and cross-system architecture issues Identify dependencies, risks, sequencing considerations and opportunities for reuse Engage early with project teams to shape direction before decisions reach formal governance Translate complex architecture issues into clear business advice for senior leaders and executives Influence program direction and architecture decisions without relying on formal authority Work strategically across several concurrent transformation initiatives while remaining connected to delivery teams Collaborate with enterprise, solution, security and data architects, engineers, business stakeholders and vendors Provide architecture assurance, guidance and mentoring across the organisation 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 a Principal Architect, Enterprise Architect, Domain Architect or comparable senior role Broad Enterprise Architecture capability across multiple systems, programs and investments Strong data-domain expertise, including sources of truth, reference data, MDM, RDM, information flows,



data modelling and data security Experience developing target states, transition roadmaps, architecture principles, patterns, standards and guardrails A record of working across large, complex transformation programs Strong internal consulting skills, including the ability to diagnose ambiguity and shape direction early Evidence of influencing executives, peers and delivery teams without direct authority The ability to explain complex technical matters clearly to business and executive audiences Experience balancing strategic direction with practical delivery needs across concurrent workstreams A collaborative working style and comfort operating in a changing environment where structures and processes are still developing Highly regarded experience includes: Existing Baseline or NV1 security clearance Experience in government, financial services, health or another large, regulated environment Formal Enterprise Architecture certification, such as TOGAF Advanced AWS or Azure architecture certification Major cloud or enterprise transformation experience Relevant tertiary qualifications in technology, information systems, architecture or a related discipline Government experience is helpful but not mandatory.
Relevant experience from complex commercial environments will be considered where you can demonstrate strong Enterprise Architecture, data-domain and stakeholder-influence capability.
Apply now with your current resume.
I'll review every application, and candidates whose experience aligns with the role will be contacted promptly for a confidential discussion.
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📌 Enterprise Architect (Data Domain) Contract - Nsw, Act, Qld, Vic, Sa (New South Wales)
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