Data Architect

Application closing date: Thursday, 05 June 2025 • 11:59pm, Canberra time

Estimated start date: Thursday, 03 July 2025

Location of work: SA

Working arrangements: Hybrid working arrangements (i.e. a combination of onsite attendance at an AEC office and remote working) will be considered at the discretion of the hiring manager.

Length of contract: Until 30 June 2026

Contract extensions: 2x 12 months

Security clearance: Must be able to obtain Negative Vetting Level 1

Rates: $110 - $140 per hour (inc. super)

The Data Architect is responsible for designing, creating, deploying and managing the Australian Electoral Commission's (AEC) data architecture for the Data Platforms capability. This role ensures that the Data Platform systems are scalable, secure and efficient, support the AEC’s strategic objectives and operational needs.

The Data Architect collaborates with stakeholders to understand data requirements, models and policies to ensure data integrity and accessibility. By leveraging data technologies and best practices, the Data Architect plays a critical role in enabling data-driven decision-making and fostering innovation within the AEC.

Key duties and responsibilities:

This role will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Create and maintain the overall data architecture, including data models, data flow diagrams and data integration processes for the Data Platforms capability in line with enterprise standards and requirements.
• Ensure the architecture supports scalability, performance, and security requirements
• Work closely with stakeholders across the Indigo Program to understand the data requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Collaborate with IT teams, Data Platform Team, Indigo Technical Teams to ensure alignment with product goals.
• Oversee the integration of data from various sources into the Data Platform.
• Ensure data security and compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Implement measures to protect sensitive data and prevent data breaches.
• Monitor and optimise data systems for performance and efficiency.
• Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in data architecture and incorporate best practices.

Essential Criteria

Desirable Criteria

HOW TO APPLY

Please provide an updated CV (a maximum of 3 pages) to reflect your suitablility to the role based on the job description. You will also need to complete a response to the Essential and Desirable criteria above in a summary no more than 5000 characters in total.