EL2 Lead Data Architect

SoftLabs; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

SoftLabs is seeking a Senior Data Solution Architect to design, govern and deliver enterprise-scale data, integration and ICT architectures. You will translate business needs into secure, scalable architecture and guide delivery with substantial autonomy.

Collaboration with stakeholders and governance bodies is essential. The role requires experience in complex organisations, cloud-native practices, and strong communication skills to influence executives and deliver architecture artefacts and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-scale data/solution/enterprise architecture activities.
• Experience providing strategic technical advice and influencing executive decisions.
• Certifications such as TOGAF, CISSP, Azure/AWS architecture certifications.
• Experience in regulated environments, preferably government.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of end-to-end data, integration and ICT architectures aligned with strategy.
• Analyse requirements, identify gaps, and develop architecture options for decisions.
• Oversee architecture analysis, design, integration and migration across programs.
• Develop architecture artefacts and governance documentation for executives.
• Identify and manage complex technical risks and dependencies.
• Build relationships with business areas, delivery teams, vendors and partners.
• Present recommendations to executives and governance bodies, enabling decisions.
• Promote innovation and knowledge sharing; mentor teams on architecture.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Data architecture

Solution architecture

Governance

Stakeholder management

Cloud architecture

Education

Tertiary qualifications in IT / CS / IS / Engineering

Tools

TOGAF

Azure Solutions Architect

AWS Certified Solutions Architect

CISSP

SAFe

Job description

• Initial Contract Duration: Up to 12 months
  
• Extension term details: Up to a maximum of 24 months
  
• Location: QLD, WA, ACT, VIC, NSW, SA
  
• Security Requirements: Must have Baseline
  
• Working Arrangements: HybridThe Labour Hire Worker is expected to work onsite for the first 6 weeks before a hybrid flexible working arrangement can be considered, unless otherwise negotiated. A hybrid flexible working arrangement may then be considered, ensuring the Labour Hire Worker’s residing address is within reasonable travel time and distance of the RFQ location to present onsite in cases of emergency or to meet business requirements. The location is the capital city of selected state/s.
  
• Maximum hours: Standard working hours are 40 hours per week. Workers may be required to work additional hours, provided the total working hours do not exceed a maximum of 80 hours per week.

Job details

Data Architects design, create, deploy and manage the way data will be structured, stored, used, integrated and managed in IT systems.

Senior Data Solution Architects translate business and technical requirements into secure, integrated ICT solutions. They lead solution architecture design, ensuring alignment with enterprise and domain architectures, standards and strategic direction. Working with substantial autonomy, they assess technical options, risks and architectural exceptions, provide specialist advice and support governance decisions. They collaborate with stakeholders, guide solution delivery and build internal capability through knowledge transfer and reusable architecture artefacts.

Key duties and responsibilities

Duties may include some or all of the following:

• Lead the design of conceptual, logical and end-to-end data, integration and ICT architectures that align with business objectives, enterprise standards, strategic priorities and service delivery outcomes.
• Analyse business and technical requirements, identify capability gaps, assess emerging technologies and develop architecture options and recommendations that inform technology strategy and investment decisions.
• Lead architecture analysis, design, integration and migration activities across complex programs andinitiatives, ensuring alignment across business processes, systems and delivery outcomes.
• Develop architecture artefacts, options, recommendations and technical advice to support executive decision-making, governance processes and program delivery.
• Identify, communicate and manage complex technical risks, issues, dependencies and interrelationships, applying sound judgement in ambiguous and evolving environments.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with business areas, ICT delivery teams, vendors, government agencies and external partners to influence outcomes and achieve organisational objectives.
• Present architecture recommendations, risks and implications to executives, governance forums and stakeholders, facilitating informed decisions and consensus across diverse groups.
• Represent the organisation in internal and external forums, providing authoritative architecture expertise and influencing strategic outcomes.
• Promote innovation, continuous improvement and knowledge sharing while building architecture capability through leadership, mentoring and technical guidance.
• Think strategically and develop long-term architecture plans that balance business needs, technology opportunities, organisational priorities and risk considerations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-scale data, integration, solution or enterprise architecture activities within large and complex organisations.
• Demonstrated experience providing strategic technical advice and influencing architecture decisions at senior executive and governance levels.
• Relevant industry certifications such as TOGAF, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, SAFe, or equivalent architecture and technology certifications.
• Experience working within Australian Government or other highly regulated environments.
• Knowledge of contemporary data architecture, analytics, artificial intelligence and cloud-native technology practices.

Technical skills

• Enterprise, solution, data and integration architecture.
• Architecture modelling, documentation and governance frameworks.
• ICT solution design, integration, migration and interoperability.
• Architecture assurance, technical governance and design review.
• Technology assessment, capability gap analysis and solution evaluation.
• Technical risk management and complex problem resolution.
• Architecture tools, repositories and artefact management.
• Demonstrated experience in enterprise, solution, data and integration architecture, including the design and governance of complex end-to-end ICT solutions.
• Relevant architecture, cloud or industry certifications (such as TOGAF, Azure, AWS or equivalent) are highly desirable.
• Understanding of Australian Government and ICT governance requirements, including security, privacy, risk and information management obligations.
• Proven ability to analyse business and technical requirements, identify capability gaps and develop architecture options that support strategic and operational objectives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience clearly presenting architectural advice and recommendations to senior stakeholders, governance bodies and executive forums.
• Demonstrated knowledge of architecture frameworks, standards, governance practices and contemporary technology trends.
• Demonstrated experience developing, reviewing and governing architecture artefacts, patterns, standards and technical documentation.
• Proven ability to resolve complex, sensitive and high-risk technical issues through sound judgement, risk management and evidence-based decision making.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience.

Application Deadline: Monday, 09 November 2026

Expected Start Date: Friday, 01 January 2027

Job Type: Contract