Enterprise Architect - Data & AIWe're looking for a forward-thinking Enterprise Architect (EA) with deep expertise in Data and AI to help shape and lead our enterprise architecture function. Part of the Architecture & Software Engineering group, you will play a critical role in aligning technology strategy with business goals-particularly in the areas of data architecture, advanced analytics, and AI enablement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and governance of enterprise architecture frameworks, with a strong focus on data strategy and AI platforms.
• Design and maintain current and target state architectures, ensuring they support data-driven and AI-enabled business models.
• Guide solution architecture to align with enterprise principles, data governance, and AI readiness.
• Analyse the organisation's technology landscape to identify gaps, especially in data and analytics, and recommend improvements.
• Champion data integration, quality, lifecycle management, and advanced analytics platforms.
• Establish governance practices to manage data architecture and AI capability development.
• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to define architectural roadmaps that prioritise data-led innovation.

What We're Looking For:

• 7+ years of Enterprise Architecture experience in large, complex environments.
• Proven expertise in data architecture, analytics platforms, and AI technologies.
• Strong understanding of data modelling, MDM, DQM, and cloud data platforms (AWS preferred).
• Experience with AI/ML frameworks, big data environments, and supporting technologies (e.g., Informatica, MuleSoft).
• Familiarity with enterprise platforms (e.g., Workday, Salesforce, Campus Solutions) and their role in data ecosystems.
• Exposure to smart campus, research systems, and connected environments is advantageous.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to architectural decision-making.
• Proficient in TOGAF (preferred), Agile, and enterprise architecture tools like Essential Cloud.

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Salt acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands across Australia as the continuing custodians of country and culture. We pay our respects to all First Nations Australians and their Elders past and present.