Principal Data Architect

About the role

The Department is advancing its ICT strategy to enable data-driven decision-making and digital transformation. As the Principal Data Architect, you will lead the design and implementation of the department’s central data capability – a strategic function that unifies data architecture, governance, engineering and business intelligence analysis into a coordinated service model. This is a pivotal role responsible for providing strategic leadership in shaping the department’s enterprise data architecture, enabling high quality analytics and ensuring that data is managed as a strategic asset. This role is also key for defining how data is structured, integrated, and governed, ensuring that information is available and reliable for evidence-based decisions. Operating with a high level of autonomy you will champion an enterprise-wide data architecture that supports strategic objectives and addresses current challenges such as fragmented systems, duplicated efforts, and inconsistent data practices.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the department’s target-state enterprise data architecture, ensuring alignment with DSDIP’s ICT strategy and Queensland Government ICT frameworks.
• Engage stakeholders to understand data needs and current practices and map business capabilities and data flows to inform architecture design.
• Define data models, standards, and principles to guide scalable and integrated data solutions (e.g., Dynamics 365, ArcGIS).
• Establish a core data platform using Microsoft Azure and enterprise BI tools to support consistent analytics delivery.
• Implement robust governance frameworks to ensure data quality, security, and compliance.
• Promote knowledge transfer and capability uplift to support long-term sustainability.

Highly desirable criteria

• Ability to lead enterprise data architecture and influence adoption of standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of data governance, quality, and compliance.
• Effective communicator and collaborator across technical and business teams.
• Ability to work independently and deliver outcomes.
• Experience in data architecture or senior data roles in complex organisations.
• Strong skills in business and data modelling, integration, and architecture using platforms like Microsoft Azure, Dynamics 365, ArcGIS, SQL, and Power BI
• Sound knowledge of governance, metadata, privacy and security frameworks.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience; certifications (e.g., Azure, TOGAF) and knowledge of QLD Government ICT frameworks are desirable.

Benefits

• State Government Opportunity
• 12 Month Initial Contract
• Work across a diverse range of projects

Contact details

For a confidential chat, please contact Patrick via email at patrick@exclaim-it.com.au and we would be more than happy to provide you with additional information and assist in the application process. 

Please note that a National Police Check might be required as part of pre-employment screening.