Initial 6 Month contract
Hybrid working Arrangments
Lare Scale Digital Transformation Program

About the Role

We're seeking a skilled Data Architect (Information Domain) to lead the design and governance of data systems across academic, research, health,
and administrative areas. This strategic role supports the organisations digital transformation by aligning data architecture with institutional goals, enabling data-driven decision-making, and maximizing the value of data assets. You’ll work closely with the Chief Data Officer, IT, BI, and project teams to shape the Organisations data landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise data and integration architecture.
• Align data strategies with digital transformation and compliance needs.
• Create roadmaps, business cases, and investment proposals.
• Support solution design for platforms like data lakes, warehouses, and MDM.
• Lead data governance and chair the Data Design Authority.
• Provide expert advice to ensure architectural consistency and standards.
• Occasionally support hands-on project delivery.

About You
You’re an experienced Information Architect with a background in higher education or public sector, ideally with exposure to large-scale digital transformation. You bring deep knowledge of data architecture, governance, and emerging technologies, and can advise on innovation, compliance, and investment decisions.

Selection Criteria

• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in information management.
• 10+ years in Information Architecture or enterprise systems.
• Familiarity with TOGAF, DAMA, and architectural frameworks.
• Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and technical assurance skills.
• Experience with Salesforce, AI systems (ML/GenAI), metadata, taxonomies, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is highly desirable.