Data Architect

3 weeks ago

Burwood East, Australia Country Fire Authority Full time
About this role Located at CFA Headquarters, Burwood East & WFH Full time, Ongoing PTA 6 $, - $, pa (plus 11.5% superannuation)

The CFA are proud of the work we do, protecting lives and property, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

With over 51, volunteers CFA strives to be an organisation of choice for volunteers and employees. We, embrace individuals with diverse skills, experience and backgrounds, recognising the unique value they bring to CFA.

Want to read more about the Country Fire Authority (CFA) click . 

About the Role

CFA ICT Services provides tools and data services, including application services, information management, data warehousing, and reporting for CFA management, members and the community.

This opportunity involves leading the architecture, design, development, implementation, governance and management of data lifecycle to support CFA's business goals. As part of the ICT Services Enterprise Architecture team, the Data Architect will apply expertise in data architecture, governance, modelling, transformation, security, integration, warehousing, BI and visualisation using modern cloud technologies. You will set standards, frameworks and reference architectures and work with stakeholders to ensure solutions align with the CFA's objectives.

 

Key responsibilities of the role will include the following:

  • Lead the development and execution of roadmaps for modern data solutions, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and effective data-driven decision-making.
  • Guide and support data governance to ensure quality throughout the data management lifecycle and maintain frameworks for data quality, integration and management.
  • Provide technical leadership and ensure solution designs align with CFA Enterprise Architecture principles, adhering to standards for data quality, integration and security.
  • Offer expert advice on data solutions, ensuring an enterprise approach to data quality, analysis and business intelligence.
  • Create and maintain documentation for data models, lineage, dependencies, and transformation rules.
  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders to support data management and BI objectives and recommend enhancements to the data warehouse environment.
  • Guide the design of data structures, participate in data transformation projects and oversee data integration with SAP HANA and SAP Analytics Cloud.

About You

Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

  • Tertiary qualifications in Computer Science or Information technology with extensive experience and high proficiency in design and development of modern data solutions and thorough understanding of relational structures, dimensional data modeling, SQL skills, data warehousing, data analytics and reporting.
  • Extensive experience in Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence (BI), including DW/BI design and development data analysis, report writing, DBA and software development experience.
  • Demonstrated experience in data modelling, Master Data Management, Meta Data Management, Data cataloguing and data life cycle management.
  • Experience in Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Data Bricks, ML and AI.
  • Experience working with business and technology stakeholders and ability to provide coaching, guidance and support at all levels.
  • Experience in the production of documentation including technical specifications, data flow diagrams, conceptual, logical and physical data models, data integration documents, operating instructions and test plans.
  • Good oral and written communication skills to effectively translate technical ideas into business language.
  • Experience in working with SAP ECC and SAP HANA data structures and overseeing and guiding the data use, data quality and integration with SAP HANA and SAP Analytics Cloud (preferable).

Why choose CFA

  • Meaningful Purpose: Your contribution truly makes a difference
  • Work-Life Balance: Paid parental leave, generous leave provisions
  • Growth Opportunities: Learning and development
  • Flexibility: Hybrid work options with flexible work arrangements
  • Discounts: Emergency Memberlink discounts on various services
  • Wellbeing Focus: Healthy for Life programs, flu vaccinations
  • Member Assistance Program: Access support across 8 service pathways

Your Application

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When applying for a position with CFA, please submit a cover letter and resume that demonstrates your qualifications, experience, key attributes and skills required for the position.

Pre-employment Checks

Offers of employment will only be made to candidates who:

  • Successfully complete a National Police History Check, Working Rights Check and hold a valid Working with Children Check.

CFA is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and safe volunteer and work environment. Our aim is to have a volunteer and paid workforce that reflects the community it serves.  First Nations people, women, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. 

Applications close: 11:59pm 14th November

If at any stage of the recruitment and selection process you require an alternative format to the application material or reasonable adjustment to the interview arrangements, please don't hesitate to contact the person listed on the ad or alternatively, email

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