Lead Data Architect

Senior roles in cloud, delivery, engineering, and change. Key requirements:

• You must be an Australian Citizen — this is a federal government role and no visa holders (including PR) will be considered.
• You must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance before commencing.

The gig Lead Data Architect Cloud Delivered is on the hunt for a Lead Data Architect to join a high-impact federal agency gig that's right at the coalface of government service delivery for millions of Australians. Picture this: You're embedded in a large-scale federal programme, shaping conceptual, logical and end-to-end data architectures that underpin some of the most critical platforms in the country. You're the go-to voice in governance forums, influencing executive decisions, managing complex technical risks and mentoring the next generation of architects — all while working hybrid from QLD, WA, ACT, VIC, NSW, SA. The first 6 weeks are onsite to get you settled in, then it's a flexible hybrid arrangement from there. This is an EL2-equivalent lead role — up to 12 months initial contract with extensions up to a maximum of 24 months. The kind of gig where your architecture artefacts actually matter and your strategic advice shapes real-world outcomes.

If you've led architecture design across complex, multi-stakeholder environments and can hold your own in front of a senior executive or governance board, we want to hear from you. You'll bring:

• Deep experience in enterprise, solution, data and integration architecture.
• A track record of translating gnarly business and technical requirements into clean, governed ICT solutions.
• The ability to communicate architecture recommendations clearly to execs and governance forums.
• Ideally, relevant certifications (TOGAF, Azure, AWS or equivalent) and exposure to Australian Government ICT environments.
• Demonstrated experience in enterprise, solution, data and integration architecture, including the design and governance of complex end-to-end ICT solutions.
• 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.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience clearly presenting architectural advice and recommendations to senior stakeholders, governance bodies and executive forums.
• Demonstrated knowledge of architecture frameworks, standards, governance practices and contemporary technology trends.
• Demonstrated experience developing, reviewing and governing architecture artefacts, patterns, standards and technical documentation.
• Proven ability to resolve complex, sensitive and high-risk technical issues through sound judgement, risk management and evidence-based decision making.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience.

Screening Questions YOU WILL BE ASKED:

• Are you an Australian Citizen? (Expected answer: yes / no)
• What Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) clearance do you currently hold (Active or Dormant)? (Expected answer: one of the listed options)