Our client is a key Commonwealth Government organisation responsible for shaping national policy, regulation, and reform across critical infrastructure and transport systems. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and international competitiveness, the organisation works closely with industry stakeholders and global partners to deliver high-impact initiatives that support Australia’s long-term economic and environmental outcomes.
Operating at the intersection of policy, regulation, and digital transformation, the department is currently progressing a number of strategic programs aimed at modernising data, systems, and regulatory reporting frameworks. Their teams are collaborative, forward-thinking, and committed to delivering meaningful outcomes for the broader community.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Data Architect to play a key role in the design and development of a large-scale, cross-agency data initiative. This position will lead the creation of data models and architecture frameworks that underpin a nationally significant digital program.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the development of conceptual and logical data models, schemas, and information frameworks
- Translating complex business and regulatory requirements into structured data solutions
- Defining and implementing data standards, including reference data, metadata, and harmonisation approaches
- Mapping data across multiple agencies and aligning with national and international standards
- Designing structured data exchange formats and advising on integration patterns
- Conducting data assessments, including quality, completeness, and risk analysis
- Establishing data governance practices, including lineage, traceability, and access controls
- Engaging with stakeholders across government to drive alignment and endorsement of data architecture outputs
- Producing and maintaining reusable data artefacts such as models, dictionaries, and mappings
- Supporting knowledge transfer and capability uplift across internal teams
To be successful in this role, you will bring strong technical expertise alongside the ability to work collaboratively in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
You will demonstrate:
- Proven experience in data modelling and data architecture within complex or regulated environments
- Strong capability translating business requirements into logical data models (entities, relationships, rules, constraints)
- Experience developing data reference models, metadata frameworks, and mapping specifications
- Knowledge of data harmonisation and reference data management across organisations
- Understanding of data governance, quality, and lifecycle management principles
- Ability to design structured data exchange solutions and support system integration
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to present and influence across technical and non-technical audiences
- Strong documentation and communication skills, with a focus on clarity and traceability
Why partner with Whizdom?
We’re Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong, dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different! The Whizdom way:
- We pay our contractors same day you submit your timesheet!
- We are Level 3, DISP certified and have signed the Veteran Employment Commitment and been awarded the highest level of compliance to this important initiative, proactively assisting veterans transitioning from the forces to civilian roles. We’ve been lucky enough to win industry awards for our high level of process compliance and are ISO 9001 certified. Our commitment to reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions has been accredited in line with large global organisations.
- We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.
Location: The role is based in Canberra ACT.
Contract terms: 6 months from commencement date
Experience Level: Senior – EL1 Equivalent
Security Requirements: Must be an Australian Citizens with an active Baseline or higher security clearance.
How to Apply: Please upload your resume to apply. Please note you will need to complete selection criteria to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates.
Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks.
Applications open until 8am 08 June 2026.
Reach Damien on 0480 002 503 or damienm@whizdom.com.au for any further information.
