SERVICE CAPABILITY

Data Strategy, Governance & Architecture

Data strategy, governance and architecture that helps Australian Government agencies manage data as a trusted, secure and reusable asset.

What this service entails

Pinaka helps agencies align data strategy, governance and architecture with business priorities, government obligations and practical delivery needs. We establish clear decision rights, standards and roadmaps so data can be found, understood, shared and used with confidence.

Challenges we help address

Unclear ownership, accountability or decision rights for data.
Fragmented data stores, definitions and architecture.
Difficulty balancing access, quality, privacy and security.

Key activities

Assess data maturity, risks and priority gaps.
Define governance roles, policies and stewardship practices.
Design target data architecture, standards and roadmaps.
Plan implementation, assurance and capability uplift.

Typical deliverables

Data strategy and implementation roadmap.
Governance framework and operating model.
Data architecture principles and target-state designs.
Data standards, policies and stewardship guidance.

Client outcomes

Clear accountability for managing data assets.
More consistent, secure and reusable data.
A practical path from current state to target capability.

Where this applies

Applicable to agencies strengthening data foundations, modernising platforms, enabling secure data sharing, improving regulatory or program reporting, and preparing trusted data for analytics and AI.

How we deliver

We combine stakeholder consultation, current-state evidence and architecture analysis to develop proportionate governance and designs. Recommendations are prioritised into an achievable roadmap with clear ownership and assurance points.

Panels and approved entities

Engagements can support a focused data governance uplift or a broader agency data transformation.

Approved panels

Department of Finance People Panel – FIN/PP03-23-Phase3

Approved entities

Pinaka

Included skills

Data Architecture, Data Governance, Governance, Information Strategy

Strengthen your data foundations

Discuss a practical data strategy, governance and architecture approach for your agency.