Lead Data Architect

Contract Type:

Contract

Location:

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Industry:

Information & Communication Technology (ICT)

Salary:

Contact Email:

kelly@whizdom.com.au

Date Published:

26-Oct-2026

Reference Number:

V-68244

Lead Data Architect

About the Role:

Data Architects design, create, deploy and manage the way data will be structured, stored, used, integrated and managed in IT systems.

Senior Data Solution Architects translate business and technical requirements into secure, integrated ICT solutions. They lead solution architecture design, ensuring alignment with enterprise and domain architectures, standards and strategic direction. Working with substantial autonomy, they assess technical options, risks and architectural exceptions, provide specialist advice and support governance decisions. They collaborate with stakeholders, guide solution delivery and build internal capability through knowledge transfer and reusable architecture artefacts.

Primary Duties:
  • Lead the design of conceptual, logical and end-to-end data, integration and ICT architectures that align with business objectives, enterprise standards, strategic priorities and service delivery outcomes.
  • Analyse business and technical requirements, identify capability gaps, assess emerging technologies and develop architecture options and recommendations that inform technology strategy and investment decisions.
  • Lead architecture analysis, design, integration and migration activities across complex programs and initiatives, ensuring alignment across business processes, systems and delivery outcomes.
  • Develop architecture artefacts, options, recommendations and technical advice to support executive decision-making, governance processes and program delivery.
  • Identify, communicate and manage complex technical risks, issues, dependencies and interrelationships, applying sound judgement in ambiguous and evolving environments.
  • Build and maintain productive relationships with business areas, ICT delivery teams, vendors, government agencies and external partners to influence outcomes and achieve organisational objectives.
  • Present architecture recommendations, risks and implications to executives, governance forums and stakeholders, facilitating informed decisions and consensus across diverse groups.
  • Represent the organisation in internal and external forums, providing authoritative architecture expertise and influencing strategic outcomes.
  • Promote innovation, continuous improvement and knowledge sharing while building architecture capability through leadership, mentoring and technical guidance.
  • Think strategically and develop long-term architecture plans that balance business needs, technology opportunities, organisational priorities and risk considerations.
 

Skills and Experience Required:
  • Demonstrated experience in enterprise, solution, data and integration architecture, including the design and governance of complex end-to-end ICT solutions.
  • Relevant architecture, cloud or industry certifications (such as TOGAF, Azure, AWS or equivalent) are highly desirable.
  • Understanding of Australian Government and ICT governance requirements, including security, privacy, risk and information management obligations.
  • Proven ability to analyse business and technical requirements, identify capability gaps and develop architecture options that support strategic and operational objectives.
 

Location and Contract Term: This role can be based in QLD, WA, ACT, VIC, NSW or SA .  Up to12 month contract with a maximum of 24 month contract extension options pending budget and delegate approval. 

Security Requirements: Applicants must be Australian Citizens and hold a baseline security clearance.

How to Apply:  Applications close 6 November.
Please upload your resume to apply. 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

Please note you may need to complete selection criteria to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates

Call Kelly 0480 002 457  or email kelly@whizdom.com.au for any further information
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