Lead Data Architect

Salary: $170 - $190ph (inc-Super) - weekly pay options

• 12+12 month contract - 37.5hrs per week
• QLD, ACT, VIC, NSW or SA
• Design & deliver complex enterprise data solutions

Our client, an independent Federal Government agency responsible for implementing and administering the National Disability Insurance Scheme, require the services of a Lead Data Architect.

Duties of the Lead Data Architect

• Develop, maintain & communicate the architecture, target state & strategic roadmap for a defined business or technology domain;
• Provide authoritative architectural advice & technical leadership across programs, projects & initiatives operating within the domain;
• Ensure solution architectures & technology investments align with enterprise architecture, domain strategy, security requirements & organisational priorities;
• Lead architectural analysis of complex business & technology problems & develop strategic options, recommendations & transition approaches;
• Establish & maintain domain-level architecture principles, patterns, standards & guardrails to promote consistency, interoperability & reuse.

Skills and Experience Required

• Minimum 8+ years of experience designing & delivering complex enterprise data initiatives & solutions;
• 3+ years in an EL2 or equivalent principal architect capacity (&/or relevant industry experience);
• Extensive experience developing & applying architecture principles, patterns, standards & governance to guide solutions across multiple programs, systems or delivery initiatives;
• Strong understanding of contemporary enterprise technology environments, data management practices, MDM, RDM, data modelling, data management & data security practices;
• Experience performing a Domain Architect, Enterprise Architect or equivalent senior architecture role within Australian Government or another large, complex organisation;
• Formal certifications in enterprise architecture (e.g., TOGAF) or advanced cloud architecture (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional or Azure Solutions Architect Expert) (desired);
• Extensive experience delivering major cloud transformation projects within an Australian Federal or State Government agency (desired).

How to Apply

For a copy of the full job description, including the application instructions, please get in touch with Ben at Recruitment Hive by clicking the Quick Apply button. Alternatively you can reach Ben on (02) 6299 1006 to discuss further.

Please note that applications close on Thursday the 24th of September 2026 at 11am.

Recruitment Hive welcome late applications to be considered for future opportunities.

Job ID: BC678554 | LH-07779

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The Recruitment Hive is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience and are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. We encourage people with disability, indigenous, veterans and people of all backgrounds and abilities to express their interest in this role.