Data Architect

• Newly created role, fixed-term for 2 years
• Burwood East location, with free on-site parking
• Flexible work arrangements available

About Triple Zero Victoria

Triple Zero Victoria (TZV) provides the critical link between the Victorian community and the state’s emergency services agencies. It provides Victoria’s 24-hour emergency call-taking and dispatch services for Police, Fire, Ambulance and VICSES.  

This integration of emergency services communications within TZV is unique in Australia and rare worldwide. The team at TZV is deeply committed to the community it serves and is among the most dedicated and highly skills in its field.

About the Role

Reporting to the Data Management Lead, the Data Architect will contribute to the delivery of the TZV transformation program data program as per the Next Generation CAD Project, ICT Strategy and funded Technology Roadmap. You will leverage your skills within technical leadership, while drawing on your expertise in data program delivery, utilising TZV’s Project Management Framework to achieve project and program objectives.

Day to day responsibilities include:

• Act as the TZV and emergency sector lead for all data architecture, data analytics and reporting design activities. 
• Ensure the uplift of data management at TZV to provide the Next Generation Transformation Program (NGC) and the Enterprise System Integration Program (ESIP) with the necessary data management capabilities to deliver the broader program.
• Contribute to the design, planning and establishment of the TZV Data Management initiatives, including leading the development of the Data Architecture, Data Glossary and Data Dictionary, Data Catalogue tooling, Conceptual/Logical/Physical Data modelling, and Data Profiling and Analysis.  
• Lead and guide the update of the Data, Business, and Technology architecture as it relates to Data Management in order to meet future TZV and Emergency Sector needs.
• Engage with data management vendors to explore, challenge, and test the reference Data Architecture, and the Data Architecture roadmap.

This role is available on a 2 year fixed-term basis. 

About You

The ideal candidate will hold deep knowledge in large data migration programs of work, including Data Cleansing, Data Anonymisation, Data Archiving, and Data Decommissioning, coupled with the following skills and attributes:

• Experience in Data Architecture initiatives including broader Business and Technology Architecture components and developing a strategic outlook as part of a data capability roadmap.
• Experience in data cataloguing tools, developing conceptual and logical data models, and the data cataloguing process, including data profiling and harvesting.
• Ability to technically engage and challenge vendors within the data architecture, data management, and data governance components.
• Strategic and operational approaches to Data Migration Plans and delivery activities.
• Deep knowledge in large data migration programs of work, including Data Cleansing, Data Anonymisation, Data Archiving, and Data Decommissioning.
• Knowledge of the implementation and transition management of large mission critical data and information improvement outcomes within a government organisation.

What We Can Offer You

You will be supporting a critical service to the Victorian community and will be rewarded with a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements and employee benefits including:

• Employee assistance program for employees and eligible family members
• Discounted health insurance, banking services and gym membership
• ‘Memberlink’ discount card, accepted by 1,000's of retailers and services providers
• Free staff parking at all our sites
• Salary packaging options after an initial service period

Triple Zero Victoria is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our workplace. We encourage and celebrate diversity in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for our roles. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the Victorian community in which we live.

How to Apply

Click the ‘Apply’ button which will direct you to the TZV Careers Portal. From here you can submit your application, which should include a current resume and cover letter outlining your interest in the role and linking your experience to the position.

Please note: all applications must be submitted via our TZV Careers Portal. We kindly ask that you do not send your application by email as we require you to complete a mandatory application form to accompany your application.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please email Careers@triplezero.vic.gov.au.

Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Applications must be submitted by 11.59pm, Sunday 22 September 2024.

Other Relevant Information

Applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or a Permanent Resident. If you have applied for an ongoing position, you can only be considered for a fixed term period of employment that does not exceed your visa term. Employment will be subject to providing evidence of your Australian working rights.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Medical Declaration, with employment subject to a National Police Check clearance.

If you require any adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Triple Zero Victoria's Talent team via Careers@triplezero.vic.gov.au.