Job Description
Lead Data Domain Architect Contract - NSW, ACT, QLD, VIC, SA
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14 Sep ****
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Sydney
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Contract
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Lead enterprise data strategy and architecture at EL2 equivalent level
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Initial 12-month contract with a further 12-month extension option
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Australian Citizens only
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We are seeking an experienced Lead Data Domain Architect to provide strategic architectural leadership across a major federal government agency's complex data environment.
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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.
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The opportunity
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Initial 12-month contract
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One 12-month extension option
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Expected start date: 19 October ****
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Locations: Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Adelaide
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Hybrid working, with a minimum of three days per week in the office
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37.5 hours per week
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Lead, EL2-equivalent engagement
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What you will do
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Develop, maintain and communicate domain architecture, target state and strategic roadmaps
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Provide architectural leadership across programs, projects and multidisciplinary teams
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Translate organisational strategy and complex business needs into transparent architecture direction
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Establish data architecture principles, patterns, standards and guardrails
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Review solution designs and provide assurance over architectural decisions
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Identify cross-domain dependencies, risks, gaps and opportunities for reuse
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Analyse complex technology issues and recommend practical transition approachesAdvice senior executives and governance forums on investment, sequencing, risk and technical trade-offs
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Collaborate with enterprise, solution and security architects, data engineering leaders and delivery teams
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Mentor architects and technical specialists while building broader architecture capability
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What you will bring
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You will need to demonstrate:
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At least eight years of experience designing and delivering complex enterprise data initiatives and solutions
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At least three years in an EL2-equivalent, principal architect or comparable senior industry role
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Proven ability to translate organisational strategy, business requirements and complex technology considerations into domain architecture and strategic direction
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Extensive experience applying architecture principles, patterns, standards and governance across multiple programs or systems
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Strong capability in analysing architectural dependencies, risks and trade-offs and presenting evidence-based recommendations
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Deep knowledge of contemporary enterprise technology environments and data management practices
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Strong experience across master data management, reference data management, data modelling and data security
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Executive-level stakeholder leadership, communication and influencing skills
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A track record of aligning architects, technical specialists and delivery teams across competing priorities
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Highly regarded experience includes:
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Domain or enterprise architecture within Australian Government or another large, complex organisation
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Major cloud transformation delivery in an Australian federal or state government agency
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TOGAF or advanced AWS or Azure architecture certification
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Relevant tertiary qualifications in enterprise architecture, technology, information systems or a related discipline
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📌 Lead Data Domain Architect Contract - Nsw, Act, Qld, Vic, Sa (New South Wales)
🏢 Hcm Australia
📍 New South Wales