Domain Architect

Job Overview WaterNSW is seeking an experienced Domain Architect - Data, AI & IoT (full‑time, permanent) to join our team. This is an opportunity to work with an essential organisation creating a more sustainable future for the state. The role offers the flexibility to work around life; your contribution will be valued and you’ll be supported to build a rewarding career. Perks & Benefits Flexible working. Work a 9‑day fortnight at full pay on the Enterprise Agreement. Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave. Fertility leave. Corporate wear allowance. Professional development and educational assistance. Access to remote area benefit packaging – based on work location. Salary starting from $137, base + 12% super. Responsibilities Define and maintain the enterprise architecture for Data, AI, and IoT, ensuring alignment with business strategy and driving the evolution of enterprise data and AI architecture maturity. Shape the organisation’s data strategy, including data governance, quality and lifecycle management; design scalable, cloud‑native data platforms and align with enterprise integration, analytics, and AI frameworks to enable a single, trusted data environment. Develop and maintain data, AI and IoT frameworks; champion innovation through AI / ML, automation and advanced analytics while ensuring ethical, secure and explainable AI adoption; drive rationalisation and optimisation initiatives to deliver measurable business value. Provide strategic architectural leadership for data, AI, and IoT components in projects; validate designs against enterprise standards and integration requirements; represent the domain in governance and investment forums (internal and external) ensuring traceability from business outcomes to technical delivery. Embed data governance, AI ethics and IoT security principles across all BAU and project initiatives; serve as a senior advisor on data, AI, and IoT risks to governance forums and ensure enterprise‑level compliance with legislation and whole‑of‑government policies. Stakeholder alignment: manage competing priorities and expectations across the business, balancing innovation with operational and financial constraints. Qualifications Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience. Architecture certifications (TOGAF, SABSA) desirable. Strong knowledge of data modelling, AI / ML frameworks, IoT systems and analytics platforms. Understanding of enterprise architecture principles, governance frameworks and integration patterns. Collaborative and influential, able to engage executive stakeholders and external partners to deliver cross‑organisational impact. Current NSW Driver’s Licence. Work Culture & Support We balance flexibility and business needs with the well‑being of our teams. We work in a hybrid way; if you’re required to be in the field or onsite, flexibility can be achieved through a condensed work week. We are proud to be a WORK180 endorsed employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities for women. Visit our WORK180 page for benefits and career development opportunities. Safety is the number one priority – physical and mental safety for you, your colleagues and the public is paramount. WaterNSW operates the state’s dams, capturing and storing water and distributing it for the environment, agriculture, industry and the community. With 41 major dams and hundreds of waterways across the state, we play a vital role at the source of NSW’s water. Application Deadline Applications will close on 26th November, 5:00pm. Contact For more information, please reach out to: Nathan Hollis. Equal Opportunity WaterNSW is a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant. #J- A mention appears to be a placeholder and has been omitted from the content. #J-18808-Ljbffr