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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 organisations 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 futureready data solutions that enable informed decisionmaking 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 youll 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 Handson 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 enterprisewide 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 midsenior level data specialists / practitioners who have designed data platforms endtoend, 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 [email protected] 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr