Enterprise Architect (Data Domain) - Contract

About the role

A major federal government agency is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect with a data-domain background to lead its enterprise data strategy and architecture at EL2-equivalent level. The agency is moving from a large monolithic environment toward best-of-breed platforms, with key decisions on authoritative sources of truth, reference data, information flows, interoperability and cross-system dependencies. This is a senior, Director-level engagement.

Key responsibilities

• Shape enterprise architecture across multiple systems, programs and technology investments
• Develop and communicate target-state architecture and practical transition roadmaps
• Guide the move from a monolithic environment to best-of-breed platforms
• Determine authoritative sources of truth and how information moves across systems
• Resolve reference-data, interoperability and cross-system architecture issues
• Identify dependencies, risks, sequencing and opportunities for reuse
• Engage early with project teams and translate complex architecture issues into clear business advice for senior leaders
• Influence program direction and collaborate with architects, engineers, business stakeholders and vendors
• Provide architecture assurance, guidance and mentoring

Required profile

• At least eight years 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 and programs
• Record of working across large, complex transformation programs
• Ability to influence executives and delivery teams without direct authority
• Collaborative style and comfort in a changing environment

Required skills

• Strong data-domain expertise: 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
• Preferred: existing Baseline or NV1 security clearance, experience in government, financial services, health or other regulated sectors, TOGAF or advanced AWS/Azure architecture certification, tertiary qualification in technology or information systems

What we offer

• Initial 12-month contract with a further 12-month extension option
• Locations: Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Adelaide; hybrid, minimum three days per week in the office
• 37.5 hours per week

Applications are made by submitting a current resume; aligned candidates are contacted for a confidential discussion.