Data Architect

The Australian Institute of Company Directors is committed to strengthening society through world-class governance. We aim to be the independent and trusted voice of governance, building the capability of a community of leaders for the benefit of society. Our membership of more than 50,000 includes directors and senior leaders from business, government and the not-for-profit sectors.
Job Description
About us
The Australian Institute of Company Directors is committed to strengthening society through world-class governance. We aim to be the independent and trusted voice of governance, building the capability of a community of leaders for the benefit of society. Our membership of more than 50,000 includes directors and senior leaders from business, government and the not-for-profit sectors.
About the team
The Digital team is responsible for defining, executing and operationalising the AICD digital strategy, and the digitalisation of the AICD business.
The goal is to fundamentally transform the AICD business model to use digital technologies and capabilities, enabling an unrivalled customer and staff experience, while providing new value producing opportunities.
About the role
As the Data Architect, you will drive the design, oversee the implementation, and govern the Data Architecture and migration of the AICD's Platform Modernisation Program. Your expertise and precision in data management, data asset analysis, data modelling, and data quality assessment will be critical in developing and establishing a comprehensive, best practice data migration and integration approach.
An essential element to this role is strong engagement capabilities as you will need to cultivate effective relationships with key stakeholders and cross functional teams to achieve deliverables and successful outcomes. The ability to work with ambiguity to conceptualise solutions and navigate challenges will also see you succeed.
This is an exciting time to join the AICD as we progress our digital transformation that is driving significant change across all aspects of the organisation including the adoption of an Agile mindset and cutting-edge technologies. You will play a key role in advancing AICD's data and analytics capability and be a part of a growing team of data experts.
Key Responsibilities:

• Design, guide the implementation, and govern the migration as well as the Data Architecture for the Platform Modernisation project.
• Optimise, implement, and uphold enterprise Data Architecture aligned with business strategies and processes.
• Streamline data flows along the value chain using existing assets.
• Collaboratively align development plans with processes and systems.
• Provide leadership and technical guidance, leveraging expertise to ensure project success and adherence to Data Architecture and governance standards and practices.
• Establish methods to track and improve data quality.
• Drive, maintain and continuously improve architecture frameworks, maturity, systems, procedures and controls for the wider team.
• Develop then present designs and roadmaps to the Architecture Review Board then oversee it across multiple initiatives.
• Maintain strong awareness of emerging technology and market trends and evaluate suitability.

Desired Skills and Experience
About you
You will have strong technical aptitude and previous relevant experience, and you will champion the AICD “OneTeam” approach and values of: Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Collaboration. In addition, you will also have the following:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a similar related field.
• Extensive experience across data migration strategies, data solution architecture, design, and governance.
• TOGAF Certification or similar practical experience within Enterprise Architecture practices.
• Identification of organisational data needs and articulating complex technological solutions experience.
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills.
• Well-developed ability to communicate, engage and influence leadership, a range of stakeholders and cross functional teams.
• Exceptional analysis, evaluation and reporting capabilities with a focus on translating business requirements into technical data models.
• Proven knowledge of data platform concepts, data transformation processes, data structures, and data extraction.
• Expertise in Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning.

Your career at the AICD
Our Values
Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Collaboration
There are various benefits of joining the AICD, but the following are examples of what is offered:

• An inclusive and supportive work environment where your voice is respected.
• Access to salary sacrificing and salary continuance (income protection) insurance.
• Professional development with access to a wide range of training courses and webinars, professional coaching, and external education support.
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements.
• Volunteer day and additional leave options.
• Personal wellbeing support through AICD's robust employee assistance program for you and your immediate family.
• A solution focused, and collaborative organisation that celebrates a 'One Team' culture and great culture enriching initiatives.
• An opportunity to contribute to a widely respected organisation, that's dedicated to positive social impact through their work in governance, policy, and leadership.

We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, sexuality, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people with a disability.
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