Principal Application & Data Architect

NSW Department of Customer Service

Sydney

Hybrid

AUD 149,739 - 173,174

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A governmental service department in Sydney is seeking a Principal Application & Data Architect to lead the management of the application portfolio, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture principles. The role requires experience in ICT architecture and a strategic mindset focusing on solutions. This full-time position offers a salary range of A$149,739 - A$173,174 plus superannuation and a hybrid work model, requiring in-office attendance 2-3 days a week.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in ICT enterprise application architecture and data governance.
  • Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles, standards, and patterns.
  • Demonstrated ability to engage stakeholders and influence decisions.

Responsibilities

  • Own and evolve the Application Portfolio Model.
  • Lead strategic assessments of new business applications.
  • Develop frameworks for enterprise application and data governance.
  • Provide technical oversight across application and data domains.
  • Design and govern logical and physical data models.

Skills

ICT enterprise application architecture
Data governance
Enterprise architecture principles
Stakeholder engagement
Continuous improvement mindset

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Principal Application & Data Architect role at NSW Department of Customer Service.


Base pay range

A$149,739.00/yr - A$173,174.00/yr


Clerk Grade: 11/12


Salary Range: $149,739 - $173,174 plus superannuation and leave loading


Employment Type: Full-Time, Ongoing


Location: Sydney - Hybrid opportunity. In-office requirement 2-3 days a week as a minimum, which could be subject to change based on applicable DCS workplace policies.


Application closing

Application Closing: Friday, 12 September 2025 [9:59am]


About Us

Department of Customer Service (DCS) transforms the way NSW Government agencies interact with customers. We are passionate about putting the customer at the centre of everything we do and adopting new technologies to make Government work better. DCS is a service provider and regulator, focusing on delivering first-class customer service, digital transformation, and regulatory reform to create better outcomes for the people of NSW.


About the team

Government Shared Services (GSS) is a new division in DCS that is leading the way in streamlining processes and transactional shared services to allow our people to better focus on their customers and delivering their services.


We are developing and delivering a roadmap to leverage technology, streamline processes, replace legacy systems and deliver a consistent experience to more than 100+ agencies across 8 NSW Government Departments.


Key Responsibilities


  • Own and evolve the Application Portfolio Model (APM), ensuring every application is catalogued, governed, and aligned with enterprise architecture principles.

  • Lead strategic assessments of new business applications to prevent duplication and promote scalable, sustainable solutions.

  • Develop and implement frameworks, standards, and best practices for enterprise application and data governance.

  • Provide technical oversight and architectural leadership across application and data domains.

  • Design and govern logical and physical data models that align with business goals.

  • Create reference architectures and integration patterns that support a sustainable and agile technology environment.

  • Scan the horizon for emerging technologies and trends to inform executive decision-making and future-proof our architecture.


About You

You're a strategic and solutions-focused architect who thrives on simplifying complexity and driving enterprise-wide impact. You are passionate about applications and building systems that work smarter, not harder.



  • Proven experience in ICT enterprise application architecture and data governance.

  • Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles, standards and patterns.

  • Demonstrated ability to engage stakeholders, influence decisions, and align technology with business outcomes.

  • A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.


What we need from you

An up-to-date CV (max 5 pages) and a cover letter (max 2 pages) outlining how your knowledge, skills and experience are aligned to the role.


Please note that assessments will be conducted for this role. This involves submitting your application for review, an interview, workplace assessment and reference checks.


A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for future temporary or ongoing vacancies in roles with similar capability requirements.


Salary Grade: 11/12, with base salary starting at $149,739 plus superannuation


Closing Date

Closing Date: Friday, 12 September 2025 [9:59am]


Careers at Department of Customer Service

A career at the Department of Customer Service (DCS) gives you the opportunity to help improve government services and be part of reform that benefits people across NSW. We are focused on delivering excellent customer service, digital transformation, and regulatory reform. Come join us and influence the future of our great state.


Belong in our diverse and inclusive workplace

The strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with different backgrounds and perspectives. You can view our full diversity and inclusion statement here.


If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process (including an alternate format of the application form) please contact Michael.Yoon@customerservice.nsw.gov.au or 02 9494 8351.


For more information, please visit information on some of the different types of disabilities and adjustments available for the recruitment process.


Job details


  • Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

  • Employment type: Temporary

  • Job function: Information Technology

  • Industries: IT System Design Services

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