Senior Data Platform Architect (12 Months Role)

Senior Data Platform Architect Designs icare’s data, analytics and AI blueprints to meet info needs, ensuring quality, standards, and longer-term architecture alignment. Sydney CBD Min 10 years in IT, with at least five years in information system design Expertise in cloud platforms and data technologies ie AWS, Snowflake, AI Fixed term role |Hybrid working | Salary $189,861 (Neg, based on experience) About the Role Lead architecture for data and AI team members responsible for contact centre, quality assurance, complaints resolution, internal review and first line risk activities to support reporting, continuous improvement and innovation for the data, analytics and AI users. Benefits A corporate wellbeing program with subsidised gym membership, free flu vaccinations and health check programs Comprehensive learning and development support aligned to icare’s Core Capabilities. Our People Awards - On-the-spot Recognition, Quarterly Values Awards & Our People Annual Awards Access to our Employee Assistance Program About the Role This person is responsible for architecture and architecture planning activities that define the information needs of icare and designing the AI, data, master data platforms and blueprints to meet needs within the context of all data architecture and the connections with icare systems, information technologies and solutions. The main objectives are to design and plan with vision and foresight to provide high-quality data, identify, infrastructure and define standard information requirements, and design conceptual/ high level solutions and plans to meet our current and long-term data and AI requirements. Benefits Our People Awards - On-the-spot Recognition, Quarterly Values Awards & Our People Annual Awards A corporate wellbeing program with subsidised gym membership, free flu vaccinations and health check programs Comprehensive learning and development support aligned to icare’s Core Capabilities. Access to our Employee Assistance Program Duties It’s an exciting time at icare where no two days are the same; as an Senior Data Platform Architect you will: Understand the information needs of the enterprise with emphasis on executive information consumption and data that comes from or is provided to parties external to the enterprise. Develop and maintain cross-references that map elements of the enterprise data model to information systems, business applications, and data-oriented information technologies. Develop and maintain an integrated, subject-oriented, conceptual then high level enterprise data model representing essential data produced and consumed across the enterprise. Develop and maintain cross-references that map elements of the enterprise data model to organisation, function, and process business models. Identify gaps in Data Architecture Platform and orchestrate eliminating those gaps, leading to: Stay abreast of data and AI industry trends and data models and champion their potential to improve enterprise data and AI architecture. Define and publish data platform architecture and standards. Educate upward and outward about the business value of enterprise data architecture and solid data management. Accountable for Operational Deliverables Standing member of Enterprise Information Architecture Control Plan via data governance council Standing member of the Architecture review board and governance of AI and the Enterprise Data Platform Information and Data Cross-References to other Business, Information System, and Information Technology elements High-level AI / Data Warehousing / Business Intelligence Architecture High-level Data Integration / Master Data Management Architecture High-level Meta-data Architecture High-level Document Management Architecture High-level Data Technology Architecture Key relationships Skills & Experience Minimum of ten years of experience in IT, with at least five years in information system design Understanding of data strategy, including data management, data governance, and data analytics Understanding of data governance, data quality, and data stewardship Design and implementation of scalable data architectures with diverse ingestion techniques Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms and modern data architectures Domain-driven modeling expertise, with a focus on business semantics and rules Understanding of data warehousing development techniques, including ETL/ELT, logical data stores, and business intelligence In-depth experience designing and implementing information solutions. Hands-on experience implementing MDM, data integration, document management, BI or data warehouse solutions preferred. Expertise in cloud platforms and big data technologies ie AWS, Snowflake. Strong understanding of enterprise architecture, data governance, data integration, and strategic planning. Effective conceptualisation, pattern recognition and teaming skills Presentation and facilitation skills Business domain, data/content and process understanding (which is more important than technical skills) Strong communication and persuasion skills, including creating marketing and messaging materials to satisfy stakeholder preferences. Ability to analyse project, program and portfolio needs and determine the resources needed to achieve objectives and overcome cross-functional barriers. Data modelling and information classification expertise at the enterprise level Understanding of common information architecture frameworks and information models Understanding of the differences between relational and object modelling Understanding of meta-models, taxonomies and ontologies, as well as the challenges of applying structured techniques (data modelling) to less-structured sources Familiarity with MDM, BI and data warehouse development techniques Ability to assess rapidly changing technologies and apply them to business needs. Culture We know our strength comes from the diversity of our people and would encourage people with different experiences and backgrounds to apply. We are committed to our people’s development so the people of NSW can thrive. About the Company Our purpose is to care for the people of New South Wales, building confidence and trust so our communities can thrive. As NSW’s agency of insurance and care, in the past year we insured 338,000 businesses, covering four million workers and supporting 92,000 workers with injuries. We cared for over 1,800 people severely injured on our roads and supported more than 5,450 impacted by a dust disease. We helped 775 homeowners, insuring $20.9 billion in residential projects, and continue to protect $436 billion in NSW Government assets including iconic landmarks the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House. icare continues to refine and transform how we deliver services to improve experiences for those we serve. For more information about icare visit our website icare operates a direct sourcing model so no agency introductions will be accepted We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. If you are an employee of icare please apply via Hugo to submit your application. We want to support you with the next step in your career. Please note that you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia, New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport or have unrestricted working rights to apply for this role.

Location: Sydney, New South Wales, AU

Posted Date: 11/15/2025