Enterprise Data Architect

About this role

• Full time fixed term position up to January 2026 (part-time applications considered)
• Salary range: $123,625 - $157,340 plus super plus salary packaging
• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office model

About the role
VLA is a growing organisation that recognises the importance of data governance, data security and data quality. We are seeking an experienced Data Architect to join our Outcomes and Evidence team to design and document our enterprise data architecture, as well as develop, maintain, communicate and monitor adherence to our data architecture principals. We are seeking a strategic thinker with a strong understanding of data architecture principals to work with a variety of stakeholders to ensure data integrity, security and usability across VLA's digital systems.

The Enterprise Data Architect will be building of existing work we have done to establish and document data architecture, while formalising the organisational approach to data architecture. In this role, you would also work closely with VLA's Digital Transformation and Technology (DTT) team on a range of projects and business as usual work including data modelling and data architecture work in the development of new systems and applications.

This role is based at our Melbourne CBD office on Wurundjeri Country.

About you
As our ideal candidate, you will possess:

• Extensive experience in designing, documenting and managing enterprise data architectures (mandatory).
• Demonstrated ability to quickly understand the functions and processes of diverse business areas, including their reporting and compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to clearly and effectively communicate complex data architecture concepts to diverse stakeholders, including technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience delivering data architecture related services within a Victorian government context (highly desirable).
• Bachelor or Master of Information Management, Statistics, Computer Science or other relevant area (highly desirable) and/or equivalent experience

Don't meet every requirement? At VLA, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.

About Victoria Legal Aid
We provide legal representation to those who need it most. With over 1000 staff employed in 15 offices across Victoria, we help people with their legal problems by providing information, advice and education with a focus on the prevention and early resolution of legal problems.

Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds and foster a work culture that's inclusive as well as diverse. Your unique ideas and perspectives are valued so that we best represent the people we serve.

Employee benefits

• Focus on work-life balance including flexible working arrangements
• Hybrid work from home & office model
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Excellent salary packaging options including General Expenses up to $15,900, Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 and Novated Leasing
• Opportunity to join Myki Commuter Club(and salary package the cost)
• Supportive team environment in modern offices (including free gym and end-of-trip facilities at our CBD office)

How to apply
To be considered for this role, please submit your current resume and a completed candidate application form (listed within the file attachments).

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our team.

For further information, please review the attached position description or contact Lauren Rolfo, Recruitment Specialist on (03) 9269 0225 or recruitment@vla.vic.gov.au.

No agency applications will be accepted.

Applications close by 11.59pm on Sunday 1 December 2024.

Other relevant information
It is a requirement that staff attend for office-based days at their primary work location. In line with this requirement, interstate applications will be considered only where the candidate is able and willing to relocate to Victoria, unless part of a border community.

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