The Data Architect will play a pivotal role in the successful migration of data systems from legacy platforms to new. This individual will design, implement, and maintain the data architecture, ensuring that data is migrated, structured, and stored securely and efficiently while aligning with varying project's business requirements and the ICT environment. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business experts, ICT, business analysts, and project managers, to ensure data integrity and seamless flow of data across platforms.

Whilst the position is an initial term of 12 months, RFDS Western Operations has a digital strategy underway, whereby this position has the potential to be extended.

 

About you

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or a related field.
- Advanced degrees or certifications, eg Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) are a plus.
- Proven experience (5+ years) as a Data Architect or Data Engineer, with a focus on data migrations, system integrations, and enterprise data architecture.
- Experience with ETL tools and data integration platforms.
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and on-premise data solutions.
- Knowledge of data modelling (e.g., star schema, entity-relationship models) and relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL).
- Familiarity with data governance practices and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Advanced proficiency in SQL and other data manipulation languages (e.g., Python, R, Java).
- Experience with cloud data platforms (e.g., Redshift, BigQuery, Azure Synapse).
- Strong understanding of data warehousing and data lakes architecture.
- Familiarity with data quality and data cleansing tools. 
- Ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks and projects with attention to detail.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities, particularly in the context of data integration and migration.


About the role

Data Migration Strategy:
- Lead design and implementation of data migration strategies
- Develop data migration roadmaps

Architecture Design:
- Design and document target-state data architecture
- Design data models for integration and transformation
- Standardise data definitions and relationships

Data Integration & ETL:
- Oversee ETL pipeline development for data migration
- Ensure data is cleaned, consolidated, and integrated

Data Governance & Compliance:
- Ensure data architecture meets governance standards
- Define and enforce data quality standards and access controls

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:

- Work with business experts, analysts, and ICT teams to gather requirements
- Lead stakeholder discussions to identify needs and develop solutions

Testing & Validation:
- Design and execute data validation tests
- Coordinate user acceptance testing (UAT)

Risk Mitigation:
- Identify migration risks (data loss, downtime, integration gaps)
- Define fallback and recovery plans

Documentation & Reporting:
- Maintain documentation for data architecture and migration plans
- Provide project status updates to senior leadership


Benefits

- Full-time until 30 June 2026 with possibility of extension
- Salary packaging - up to $15,900 per annum for everyday expenses and up to $2,650 per annum on meals and entertainment expenses
- Novated Lease options 
- Mostly office based with some work from home flexibility
- Jandakot based office 
- Free parking

 

About Us

The RFDS provides aeromedical retrieval services and primary health care across the largest health jurisdiction in the world, assisting more than 20,000 patients each year. From our bases in Perth, Broome, Port Hedland, Kalgoorlie and Meekatharra, our crews deliver exceptional health care to every corner of the state and are committed to the highest standards of clinical care, aviation safety and technology.

 

In 2024 the RFDS launched its new five-year strategy – Above & Beyond – which will lead the service into its centenary year in 2028. With a focus on expanding primary health care, growing profit-for-purpose services, strengthening our workforce, harnessing new technology and addressing our environmental sustainability; the RFDS in WA is striving to make a tangible and positive difference to the health of people in regional WA.

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At RFDS, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected, with a strong sense of identity and belonging, with the RFDS brand.  We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and allows us to better understand and serve our patients and community.  We know that creating a culturally safe workplace that welcomes, accepts and embraces the diversity of our team, and reflects the community we serve, will lead to the best possible outcomes for our patients and community.  We want all team members, no matter age, gender, nationality, ability, caring responsibilities, culture or religion, to feel safe, supported and empowered to be the best version of self in the best place to work.

 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

Recruitment agencies, we appreciate your consideration. However, we strive to fill our opportunities through direct channels whenever feasible. If we require agency assistance, we will reach out.