Principal Data Architect

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We have an opportunity at nbn, as a Principal Data Architect reporting to the Executive Manager, Data & Analytics Architecture.

A bit about your role

The Principal Data Architect defines, governs and evolves nbn’s enterprise‑wide ontology and data models that support the digital twin, knowledge graph and broader data ecosystem. The role provides leadership across all major business domains to ensure semantic consistency, alignment with enterprise data modelling practices, and integration into analytics, automation and AI‑driven decision‑making.

It oversees ontology and data model governance, quality assurance, and standards, enables digital‑twin and advanced analytics use cases, and works closely with key stakeholders across the organisation while maintaining alignment with industry standards.

A bit about you

The ideal candidate has strong expertise in enterprise ontology engineering and enterprise data modelling, supported by formal training in data architecture or semantic technologies. They bring deep capability across conceptual, logical, canonical and physical data modelling, with the ability to integrate these models into semantic frameworks—ideally within telecommunications or other complex asset‑based environments.

They are highly skilled in RDF, OWL, SHACL, SPARQL and graph databases, and can effectively communicate and influence senior technical and business stakeholders. The role also requires strong analytical, planning, organisational and governance skills to drive alignment and quality across enterprise ontology and data modelling practices.

Life at nbn

To be part of nbn is to be part of something bigger. There’s so much more from here. Our pioneering spirit drives us forward every day. Together, we help lift the digital capability of the nation by building and connecting Australia’s best fibre infrastructure into homes and businesses, plus places and things, everywhere. We’re continuing to create Australia’s network—a network made for more. Not just a way for everyone to do the things they love but transforming the way they do them.

A more inclusive working world

nbn is committed to an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace where everyone can feel heard, valued, and respected. We believe diverse perspectives are the key to unlocking greater outcomes and encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures. That's why we have a Reconciliation Action Plan, Accessibility & Inclusion Plan, offer 18 weeks of paid parental leave, are a Pride in Diversity Platinum Employer, and have active employee-led diversity pillars. Click here to see our list of employee benefits and why we're recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women.

Equal Opportunities for All

We champion equal opportunities for all employees. If you have any accessibility requirements and would like to discuss adjustments for the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to contact us by emailing [email protected] or calling our Recruitment Accessibility Enquiry Line at +61 2 8918 9990. Please note, this line is dedicated to accessibility-related enquiries for the purposes of recruitment, and only enquiries related to accessibility adjustments will be answered. For other matters, please visit our Contact Us page on our website.

Where to from here?

If you think this role might be for you, we want to hear from you. Please apply by following the links and sending in your resume only. We do not require a cover letter or any selection criteria to be addressed.

Please note that this is a permanent opportunity and applications for this role will close at midnight 25th March 2026.

To be eligible to apply for this role, you should have valid working rights in Australia.