Department of Human Services
Job reference: 846562
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Here at the Department of Human Services (DHS), we strive to deliver modern programs, services and policy that strengthen communities and enable South Australians to actively participate in community life. With people at the heart of what we do and a commitment to child safety, ageing well and supporting people with disability, we work to increase inclusion, independence and decision-making, and help our communities when it matters most.

Digital, Data and Technology

Our Digital, Data and Technology team is responsible for enabling the department to deliver its services through the provision and governance of information management, systems, data and technology. Their goal is to provide our workforce with the tools they need to do their jobs effectively, while making it simpler for the community to access the information they need.

• Convenient CBD location
• Diverse and inclusive culture
• Work in a modern and dynamic environment

The Data Architecture and Governance Lead is a senior role within Digital, Data and Technology and is accountable to the Manager Technology Governance and Assurance for:
• provide strategic and technical leadership to establish and govern DHS enterprise data and analytics platforms, ensuring secure, scalable, and compliant solutions aligned with whole of government and DHS standards across data architecture, governance, Azure, ETL, and Microsoft Fabric
• lead architectural oversight and delivery quality by leading design authority engagement, guiding end to end platform implementation, and ensuring consistent, high quality, trusted data and enterprise reporting outcomes
• establish and enforce enterprise data management practices, including data governance frameworks, master data management, data quality, and data security, ensuring integrity, compliance, and alignment with DHS policy and corporate strategy.

National Police Check required.
Employment-related Screening Check required.
Some out of hours work may be required.
Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.

Essential Qualifications
Incumbent should have proven experience in data architecture, data governance, data management, or related roles. 5 years' experience with data governance frameworks, data quality management, and data cataloguing.

ASO7 - Administrative Services Officer

$112,163-$121,246

Ongoing Opportunity

Steven Cirocco
Phone: 08 7133 7413
Email: steven.cirocco@sa.gov.au

Diversity and Inclusion

DHS is committed to making our services and workplaces safe and inclusive for all people and ensuring the full diversity of the communities we serve are represented in our workforce, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and/or neurodivergence, young people, older people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you require assistance with this process, please contact us at dhsrecruitment@sa.gov.au and a member of the team will get back to you.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working, including part time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We also celebrate the many strengths and skills people with disability and/or neurodivergent people bring to our workplace and acknowledge our role in ensuring a supportive work environment for people with disability and/or neurodivergent people to thrive in.

Applications close: 13/06/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- Role Description - Data Architecture and Governance Lead - ASO7.pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.