Enterprise Data and AI Architect

A strong background in data architecture across hybrid environments, spanning relational platforms such as Oracle and SQL Server, NoSQL data stores, vector stores and a modern cloud lakehouse, together with experience planning and delivering data migration.

Current, practical experience across the Azure data and AI platforms including Azure Databricks and its ecosystem (governance and cataloguing, Databricks Genie, workload placement, consolidation and migration) and Azure AI tooling such as Azure AI Foundry. Knowledge of GCP and AWS services is advantageous but not essential.

Extensive experience working as a data and AI architect at an organisation-wide level, with a track record of developing models, patterns, roadmaps and direction that teams have adopted.

Solid experience with data governance and master data management — data quality, metadata, cataloguing, lineage, and managing shared or master data consistently across an organisation.

Experience helping to shape AI and generative-AI approaches in an enterprise setting, including model and platform choices, deployment and lifecycle patterns, and responsible-AI, privacy and security considerations.

A good understanding of how data is integrated across on-premises, cloud and SaaS sources, including the data and integration surfaces of platforms such as ServiceNow and Dynamics 365.

An understanding of the Australian Government security frameworks relevant to our environment — including the Information Security Manual (ISM) and the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), with experience applying the associated privacy, security and compliance considerations in a regulated or security-conscious environment.

The ability to balance strategic, target-state thinking with pragmatic, hands-on architecture, and strong collaboration and communication skills that bring people with you.

Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly, mentor others and contribute to a pragmatic, high-performing architecture culture.

Experience within financial services, prudential regulation or a similarly regulated environment, including familiarity with regulatory data collection, data privacy, information security frameworks and relevant APRA standards such as CPS 230 and CPS 234.

To work with us you need to be an Australian Citizen and be eligible for a Security Clearance.

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) places you at the heart of Australia’s financial services industry. APRA serves the Australian community by helping ensure financial institutions deliver on the financial commitments they make, within a stable, efficient and competitive financial system.

At APRA we’re committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs, feels valued and respected. We aspire to attract and foster diversity of background, thought, and experience, recognising that a broad range of perspectives, approaches and ideas makes us stronger, and better enables us to meet our obligation to protect the financial wellbeing of the Australian community. When applying, please inform us of any adjustments you may need during the interview process.