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 chance within a Federal Government Enterprise Architecture practice. The organisation is moving from a large monolithic environment towards best-of-breed platforms, creating important 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.
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