Data & Information Architect

About the role Our client is seeking an experienced Data & Information Architect to lead the design, evolution, and governance of enterprise-wide data and information architecture.

Reporting to the Enterprise Architect, this role plays a pivotal part in shaping the organisation’s technology roadmap and supporting its transformation into a truly insight-driven organisation. You will work in close partnership with ICT leadership, business stakeholders, and external vendors to design secure, scalable, and future‑ready data solutions that enable informed decision‑making and deliver meaningful outcomes for South Australians.

Key responsibilities As the Data & Information Architect, you will:

Lead the design and development of enterprise data and information architecture across multiple viewpoints and levels of abstraction

Assess current and target state architectures, defining transition roadmaps to address capability gaps

Act as a trusted architectural adviser to senior leaders, providing strategic guidance and thought leadership

Develop and present architecture landscapes, roadmaps, UML, ER diagrams, and data models

Design and implement robust data governance frameworks, including data quality, lineage, taxonomies, and security controls

Lead and guide the adoption of data platforms, including data warehousing, analytics, and emerging technologies

Define and promote best practices for data integration, modelling, and information management

Collaborate with analytics, application, infrastructure, and operations teams to deliver cohesive, integrated solutions

Represent the organisation on cross-agency forums and provide specialist architectural consultancy

Mentor and guide teams in data management standards, practices, and continuous improvement

What you’ll bring

Proven experience leading enterprise data and information architecture in complex environments

Strong capability in defining current and future state architectures and developing transition plans

Hands‑on experience with data warehousing, analytics, big data, and data integration technologies

Sound knowledge of government ICT, information architecture, and security standards

Experience contributing to business cases and enterprise‑wide transformation initiatives

Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly

A collaborative and strategic mindset, with the ability to work independently under broad direction

A strong commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and ethical workplace

Desirable qualifications

Tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related discipline

TOGAF or other recognised architecture certifications

Membership of relevant professional bodies

We are also open to looking at mid‑senior level data specialists / practitioners who have designed data platforms end‑to‑end, can articulate architecture, and can influence decisions. If you have been involved in solution design and deployments working in the capacity of a Lead Data Engineer, Data Platform Lead, Data Solution Designer, Technical Lead (Data); Your experience would touch upon :

Designing a

data platform / lake / warehouse from scratch

Making decisions about

how data flows between systems

Choosing tools and patterns (ETL, ELT, streaming, APIs)

Defining

data models, integration patterns, and standards

Working with

enterprise architects or solution architects

Written

architecture artefacts

(even informally):

Logical / conceptual data models

Current vs future state diagrams

Data flow diagrams

Integration maps

To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Rayan Thomas on + 618 7422 0610 or email rthomas@paxus.com.au and quote the above job reference number.

Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.

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