Our Government client in the healthcare sector are looking for a highly capable Data Architect to join the organisation. In this role, the successful candidate will work on the replacement of the core Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system and define and maintain the target state Data Architecture. Working in a complex and fast-paced environment, this role is a two year initial Fixed-Term Contract and requires someone with experience working in the Health Sector.

Role Title: Data Architect

Contract Role Till: 2 Year Initial Fixed-Term Contract

Pay Per Annum: $170,000 - $185,000 + Super

Location: 3 days in Office, at Macquarie Park (2113) and the rest WFH.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Defining and maintaining the target-state data architecture for the health domain, including conceptual, logical and physical data models, using an evidence-based approach.
• Translating business, clinical, reporting, research and regulatory requirements into clear data architecture direction, roadmaps and transition states.
• Supporting major transformation initiatives, including the new EMR and enterprise Health Data Platform (HDP), by defining the data architecture needed for implementation.
• Guiding data transition planning, including legacy coexistence, migration sequencing, master data design and record linkage.
• Defining data and integration patterns (API, FHIR, HL7) that enable interoperable exchange across clinical, operational, research and external systems.
• Partnering with data governance, product teams and business stakeholders to embed controls for data quality, stewardship, lifecycle management and policy compliance.
• Ensuring data architecture incorporates appropriate privacy, security, access control and resilience requirements for sensitive health information, in line with the NSW HRIP Act and the Commonwealth Privacy Act 1988.

Experience & Skills Required:

• Extensive experience in data architecture, information architecture or senior data design roles within large and complex organisations, including assessing current-state landscapes, defining target-state architectures and developing practical transition pathways.
• Proven experience in health data architecture, including familiarity with core clinical systems (such as EMR) and health data platforms.
• Sound knowledge of data architecture disciplines, including conceptual, logical and physical modelling, information lifecycle design, metadata, lineage, master data, reference data and data quality.
• Capable problem-solving and analytical skills, including the ability to identify patterns, dependencies, risks and opportunities, and working knowledge of modern data platforms, integration ecosystems and analytics environments.
• Effective stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to build alignment and clearly articulate complex architectural concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in environments involving sensitive data, regulatory obligations and competing priorities, including experience with architecture governance and assurance.
• Knowledge of health data interoperability standards including HL7 FHIR, HL7 v2, SNOMED CT and ICD-10.

If you feel this opportunity matches your skills and previous experiences, please apply with your CV.
Candidates must be based in the Greater Sydney Area and possess full working rights within Australia.