Data Architect

Azooa; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 200,000 - 214,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

Hybrid/Flexible work arrangement

Job summary

Azooa is assisting the Australian Electoral Commission with an Information/Data Architect role focused on SharePoint Online intranet design and governance. The contractor will define architecture, models, metadata strategies and information governance for a scalable intranet environment.

The candidate will work in a hybrid setting with potential remote arrangements, engaging with stakeholders and agile delivery teams to ensure alignment with enterprise standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Data Architect or Information Architect on large-scale programs.
• Strong ability to create conceptual, logical and physical data models.
• Deep understanding of enterprise information and data architecture principles.

Responsibilities

• Define target data and information architecture for the intranet.
• Develop implementation approaches for the target architecture.
• Create data models and provide practical implementation guidance.

Skills

Data Architect

Information Architect

SharePoint Online

Governance

Metadata management

Data modelling

Agile delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SharePoint Online

Microsoft 365

Azure data services

Job description

Information/Data Architect – SharePoint Online Intranet

Azooa is preparing a response to LH-07442 for the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) and is seeking suitably qualified contractors for an Information/Data Architect – SharePoint Online Intranet engagement.

About the Opportunity

The Australian Electoral Commission is seeking an experienced Information/Data Architect to design and oversee the information and data architecture supporting its agency intranet, which operates on Microsoft SharePoint Online.

This is an EL1-equivalent contracting opportunity suited to an experienced architect with a strong background in enterprise data architecture, information modelling, metadata, governance and large-scale application transformation.

The successful candidate will help establish a scalable, secure, well-governed and searchable information environment for the AEC intranet.

Canberra is the preferred location, although candidates based at other AEC office locations across Australia may also be considered. Hybrid and potentially fully remote arrangements may be available for candidates who can demonstrate strong communication and stakeholder engagement capability.

Key Responsibilities

The Information/Data Architect will be responsible for:

• Defining the target data and information architecture for the AEC intranet.
• Developing the implementation approach required to establish the target architecture.
• Creating conceptual, logical and physical data models.
• Defining how intranet information should be structured, classified, related and governed.
• Developing approaches for metadata, taxonomy, information classification, search and discoverability.
• Supporting the design of a secure, scalable and searchable information ecosystem within SharePoint Online.
• Gathering and analysing business and technical information requirements.
• Translating requirements into architecture models, standards, specifications and practical implementation guidance.
• Working closely with Business Analysts, Developers, Solution Architects and business stakeholders.
• Ensuring architecture aligns with AEC enterprise architecture standards and principles.
• Incorporating appropriate considerations for:
• Data governance
• Master Data Management
• Metadata management
• Identity management
• Privacy
• Information security
• Compliance
• Providing architectural oversight and technical guidance throughout implementation.
• Supporting the resolution of information architecture, integration and data structure issues during delivery.
• Communicating complex architecture concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Working collaboratively within an Agile multidisciplinary delivery environment.
• Target data and information architecture for the AEC intranet.
• Recommended architecture implementation approach.
• Conceptual, logical and physical data models.
• Information structure and metadata recommendations.
• Taxonomy and classification guidance.
• Data governance and information management architecture.
• Integration and data relationship specifications.
• Security, privacy and identity considerations incorporated into architecture designs.
• Architecture documentation aligned with AEC enterprise standards.
• Technical guidance for Developers, Solution Architects and Business Analysts.
• Ongoing architecture assurance throughout project delivery.

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Proven experience working as a Data Architect, Information Architect or similar on large-scale application development or transformation programs.
• Strong experience developing conceptual, logical and physical data models.
• Strong understanding of enterprise information and data architecture principles.
• Experience with data governance and information management.
• Knowledge of Master Data Management, metadata management and data lineage.
• Understanding of identity management, privacy, security and compliance requirements.
• Ability to translate complex business requirements into practical architecture solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Experience operating in complex project environments.
• Experience working within Agile delivery teams.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.

SharePoint Online Experience

Experience with SharePoint or SharePoint Online is highly desirable.

Candidates should highlight relevant experience across areas such as:

• Managed metadata
• Content types
• Information classification
• Taxonomy
• Search and discoverability
• Document and records structures
• Permissions and identity models
• SharePoint migrations
• SharePoint intranet refreshes
• Intranet transformation programs
• Information governance within Microsoft 365 environments

Highly Regarded Experience

The following experience will be viewed favourably:

• Experience working in security-cleared environments.
• Enterprise metadata and taxonomy design.
• Data governance frameworks.
• Application transformation programs.
• Multidisciplinary product or project teams.
• Relevant Microsoft, Azure, data engineering or cloud certifications.

A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Data/Information Management or a related discipline is desirable, although equivalent professional experience will also be considered.

Security Clearance Requirements

• Be an Australian Citizen.
• Hold an active AGSVA Baseline Security Clearance.
• Be capable of obtaining an AGSVA Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) Security Clearance if required by the AEC.

Please clearly state your current security clearance level and status when applying.

RFQ: LH-07442

Buyer: Australian Electoral Commission

Level: EL1 equivalent

Expected commencement: 1 October 2026

Initial contract: 1 October 2026 to 31 January 2027

Extensions: Up to four extension options, not exceeding 24 months in total

Maximum hours: 40 hours per week

Preferred location: Canberra

Other locations considered: ACT, NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS and NT

Working arrangement: Hybrid / flexible, with remote arrangements potentially considered

The AEC has indicated a preference for the successful contractor to work from Canberra.

Candidates based at other AEC office locations may also be considered. Flexible arrangements combining onsite attendance and remote work may be available.

Candidates seeking a fully remote arrangement should be able to demonstrate particularly strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder relationship skills.

Rate Guidance

Azooa recommends a target rate of approximately:

$145–$155 per hour including super

Approximately $150/hour including super is considered a strong balance between candidate value and bid competitiveness.

As a general guide:

• $145–$150/hour including super – strong price competitiveness.
• $150–$155/hour including super – competitive for a strongly aligned candidate.
• $155–$160/hour including super – may be viable for candidates with particularly strong SharePoint Online, Data Architecture, Federal Government and security clearance experience.
• $160/hour+ including super – generally suited to candidates whose specialist experience strongly supports a premium rate.

Using an eight-hour day, the recommended range equates to approximately $1,160–$1,240/day including super.

Who Should Apply?

This opportunity may suit professionals currently working as:

• Senior Data Architect
• Information Architect
• Data & Information Architect
• SharePoint Information Architect
• Microsoft 365 Information Architect
• Data Governance Architect

Strong candidates will be able to demonstrate practical architecture delivery rather than purely strategic or governance-focused experience.

Evidence of producing data models, architecture artefacts, metadata frameworks, information structures, governance approaches and implementation guidance within a major application development or transformation program will be particularly valuable.

Candidates with experience across Federal Government, SharePoint Online, intranet transformation, enterprise metadata, information governance and security-cleared environments are strongly encouraged to apply.