Milestone IT is partnering with a leading consulting organisation supporting a major Australian enterprise client. We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Data Architect for an initial 6 month contract to provide architectural oversight, data platform governance, and design assurance across ongoing project initiatives.

This role will suit a senior data architect who is comfortable working across enterprise architecture, delivery teams, business stakeholders, and technology leaders to ensure data platform solutions align with broader enterprise standards, patterns, and strategic direction.

Key responsibilities:
Review, challenge, and endorse solution designs relating to enterprise data platforms
Provide architectural governance and design oversight across active project initiatives
Drive key architecture decisions through delivery, design, and governance forums
Define and reinforce strategic and tactical architecture patterns for data platforms
Ensure project solutions align with enterprise architecture principles, standards, and guidelines
Identify, document, and support approved variances, exceptions, and compliance considerations
Socialise solution designs with relevant stakeholders and build alignment across teams
Act as a trusted adviser to project, business, technology,



and architecture stakeholders

Required experience:
Strong background in enterprise data platform architecture within complex environments
Proven experience reviewing and approving solution designs
Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles, governance, and design assurance
Experience defining and applying data architecture patterns across strategic and tactical initiatives
Ability to influence architectural decision-making across multiple stakeholder groups
Solid communication skills with the ability to explain complex design considerations clearly
Experience working across project teams, enterprise architecture, delivery, and business functions
Previous experience managing architecture variances, exceptions, and design compliance

Contract details:
Initial 6 month contract
Enterprise-scale data platform initiatives
Consulting / major client environment
Hybrid working arrangement likely

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior data architecture skilled to play a key governance and advisory role across key enterprise data initiatives.
To apply, please submit your resume for immediate consideration.

📌 Enterprise Data Architect 6 Month Contract Melbourne / Hybrid
🏢 Milestone Information Technology
📍 Melbourne