Domain Data Architect

face2face Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

face2face Recruitment is seeking an experienced Domain (Data) Architect to lead strategic architecture across enterprise initiatives in Melbourne and national locations. You will define domain architecture, develop target-state roadmaps, guide major technology initiatives and ensure data solutions align with organisational strategy and governance.

You will partner with senior executives and architecture leaders to drive data transformation, governance, and reusable design patterns, while

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years delivering complex enterprise data initiatives and solutions.
• Senior/Principal Architect experience in enterprise settings.
• Strong translation of business strategy into domain architecture roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain domain architecture, target-state designs and strategic roadmaps.
• Provide authoritative architectural advice across programs and projects.
• Establish data architecture principles, standards, patterns and governance frameworks.
• Assess complex architectural issues, dependencies, risks and technology trade-offs.
• Review solution designs and ensure consistency, interoperability and reuse.
• Influence strategic investment decisions and represent the domain at governance forums.

Skills

Domain architecture

MDM

RDM

Data modelling

Data governance

Enterprise architecture

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Job description

Closing Date: 2pm Monday 9 November 2026
face2face reference: 680552
Locations: Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney
Contract Duration: 12 months + 12-month extension/s
Why Join?

• Lead strategic data architecture across complex, enterprise-wide initiatives
• Shape long-term technology direction and influence key investment decisions
• Work closely with senior executives and influential architecture leaders
• Drive enterprise data transformation, governance and architectural excellence
• Establish architecture standards, frameworks and reusable design patterns
• Mentor technical specialists and help build architectural capability

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Domain (Data) Architect to provide strategic architectural leadership across a complex enterprise environment. You will define domain architecture, develop target-state roadmaps, guide major technology initiatives and ensure data solutions align with organisational strategy, enterprise architecture principles and business priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain domain architecture, target-state designs and strategic roadmaps
• Provide authoritative architectural advice across programs and projects
• Establish data architecture principles, standards, patterns and governance frameworks
• Assess complex architectural issues, dependencies, risks and technology trade-offs
• Review solution designs and ensure consistency, interoperability and reuse
• Influence strategic investment decisions and represent the domain at governance forums

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 8 years of experience delivering complex enterprise data initiatives and solutions
• At least 3 years in a senior or equivalent Principal Architect capacity
• Proven experience translating business strategy into domain architecture and roadmaps
• Strong expertise in MDM, RDM, data modelling, data management and data security
• Extensive experience with enterprise architecture principles, standards and governance
• Excellent senior stakeholder engagement, strategic communication and leadership skills

Australian Citizenship & Existing Baseline security clearance is a mandatory requirement for this position.

If you have any questions or would like more details, don’t hesitate to reach out to Urvish Kahar at ************@f2frecruitment.com.au.