Information/Data Architect – SharePoint Online Intranet
Azooa is preparing a response to LH-07442 for the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) and is seeking suitably qualified contractors for an Information/Data Architect – SharePoint Online Intranet engagement.
About the Opportunity
The Australian Electoral Commission is seeking an experienced Information/Data Architect to design and oversee the information and data architecture supporting its agency intranet, which operates on Microsoft SharePoint Online.
This is an EL1-equivalent contracting opportunity suited to an experienced architect with a strong background in enterprise data architecture, information modelling, metadata, governance and large-scale application transformation.
The successful candidate will help establish a scalable, secure, well-governed and searchable information environment for the AEC intranet.
Canberra is the preferred location, although candidates based at other AEC office locations across Australia may also be considered. Hybrid and potentially fully remote arrangements may be available for candidates who can demonstrate strong communication and stakeholder engagement capability.
Key Responsibilities
The Information/Data Architect will be responsible for:
- Defining the target data and information architecture for the AEC intranet.
- Developing the implementation approach required to establish the target architecture.
- Creating conceptual, logical and physical data models.
- Defining how intranet information should be structured, classified, related and governed.
- Developing approaches for metadata, taxonomy, information classification, search and discoverability.
- Supporting the design of a secure, scalable and searchable information ecosystem within SharePoint Online.
- Gathering and analysing business and technical information requirements.
- Translating requirements into architecture models, standards, specifications and practical implementation guidance.
- Working closely with Business Analysts, Developers, Solution Architects and business stakeholders.
- Ensuring architecture aligns with AEC enterprise architecture standards and principles.
- Incorporating appropriate considerations for:
- Data governance
- Master Data Management
- Metadata management
- Data lineage
- Identity management
- Privacy
- Information security
- Compliance
- Providing architectural oversight and technical guidance throughout implementation.
- Supporting the resolution of information architecture, integration and data structure issues during delivery.
- Communicating complex architecture concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Working collaboratively within an Agile multidisciplinary delivery environment.
Key Deliverables
Expected deliverables may include:
- Target data and information architecture for the AEC intranet.
- Recommended architecture implementation approach.
- Conceptual, logical and physical data models.
- Information structure and metadata recommendations.
- Taxonomy and classification guidance.
- Data governance and information management architecture.
- Integration and data relationship specifications.
- Security, privacy and identity considerations incorporated into architecture designs.
- Architecture documentation aligned with AEC enterprise standards.
- Technical guidance for Developers, Solution Architects and Business Analysts.
- Ongoing architecture assurance throughout project delivery.
Essential Experience
Candidates should demonstrate:
- Proven experience working as a Data Architect, Information Architect or similar on large-scale application development or transformation programs.
- Strong experience developing conceptual, logical and physical data models.
- Strong understanding of enterprise information and data architecture principles.
- Experience with data governance and information management.
- Knowledge of Master Data Management, metadata management and data lineage.
- Understanding of identity management, privacy, security and compliance requirements.
- Ability to translate complex business requirements into practical architecture solutions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
- Experience operating in complex project environments.
- Experience working within Agile delivery teams.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
SharePoint Online Experience
Experience with SharePoint or SharePoint Online is highly desirable.
Candidates should highlight relevant experience across areas such as:
- SharePoint Online information architecture
- Microsoft 365 information ecosystems
- Managed metadata
- Metadata design
- Content types
- Information classification
- Taxonomy
- Search and discoverability
- Document and records structures
- Permissions and identity models
- SharePoint migrations
- SharePoint intranet refreshes
- Intranet transformation programs
- Information governance within Microsoft 365 environments
Highly Regarded Experience
The following experience will be viewed favourably:
- Federal Government delivery experience.
- Experience working in security-cleared environments.
- Major intranet or digital workplace transformation programs.
- Enterprise metadata and taxonomy design.
- Data governance frameworks.
- Information governance.
- Microsoft 365 architecture.
- Application transformation programs.
- Multidisciplinary product or project teams.
- Relevant Microsoft, Azure, data engineering or cloud certifications.
A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Data/Information Management or a related discipline is desirable, although equivalent professional experience will also be considered.
Security Clearance Requirements
Candidates must:
- Be an Australian Citizen.
- Hold an active AGSVA Baseline Security Clearance.
- Be capable of obtaining an AGSVA Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) Security Clearance if required by the AEC.
Please clearly state your current security clearance level and status when applying.
Engagement Details
RFQ: LH-07442
Buyer: Australian Electoral Commission
Level: EL1 equivalent
Expected commencement: 1 October 2026
Initial contract: 1 October 2026 to 31 January 2027
Extensions: Up to four extension options, not exceeding 24 months in total
Maximum hours: 40 hours per week
Preferred location: Canberra
Other locations considered: ACT, NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS and NT
Working arrangement: Hybrid / flexible, with remote arrangements potentially considered
The AEC has indicated a preference for the successful contractor to work from Canberra.
Candidates based at other AEC office locations may also be considered. Flexible arrangements combining onsite attendance and remote work may be available.
Candidates seeking a fully remote arrangement should be able to demonstrate particularly strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder relationship skills.
Rate Guidance
Azooa recommends a target rate of approximately:
$145–$155 per hour including super
Approximately $150/hour including super is considered a strong balance between candidate value and bid competitiveness.
As a general guide:
- $145–$150/hour including super – strong price competitiveness.
- $150–$155/hour including super – competitive for a strongly aligned candidate.
- $155–$160/hour including super – may be viable for candidates with particularly strong SharePoint Online, Data Architecture, Federal Government and security clearance experience.
- $160/hour+ including super – generally suited to candidates whose specialist experience strongly supports a premium rate.
Using an eight-hour day, the recommended range equates to approximately $1,160–$1,240/day including super.
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity may suit professionals currently working as:
- Senior Data Architect
- Information Architect
- Enterprise Data Architect
- Data & Information Architect
- SharePoint Information Architect
- Microsoft 365 Information Architect
- Data Governance Architect
Strong candidates will be able to demonstrate practical architecture delivery rather than purely strategic or governance-focused experience.
Evidence of producing data models, architecture artefacts, metadata frameworks, information structures, governance approaches and implementation guidance within a major application development or transformation program will be particularly valuable.
Candidates with experience across Federal Government, SharePoint Online, intranet transformation, enterprise metadata, information governance and security-cleared environments are strongly encouraged to apply.
Apply here:
https://share.hsforms.com/2ORRd8e_KT6Oc1HdQuSma6Ad3kd9?rfq_id=LH-07442-Information-Data-Architect-SharePoint-Online-Intranet