A rare opportunity to build the data and AI governance capability behind a major public-interest program, at an organisation whose work directly protects everyday Australians.Our client is an established, nationally significant organisation operating in a highly regulated, compliance-sensitive environment.
As they expand their use of data and artificial intelligence, they are committed to doing it responsibly, ethically and fairly.
This newly created role owns the guardrails that make that possible.Reporting to the Head of Data & Analytics, you will lead the end to end data and AI governance lifecycle, from frameworks and policy through to evaluation, assurance and ongoing oversight, and lead a small team that is set to grow.
There is genuine scope to define the vision for data and AI, direct exposure to senior leadership, and a program regarded as leading in its sector.What you'll doOwn and maintain the data and AI governance frameworks, aligned to regulatory developments and Australia's AI Ethics PrinciplesLead data quality standards, data classification and a federated operating model, building the program from the ground upSupport the evaluation and assurance of AI tools, testing for accuracy, bias, reliability and fitness for purposeIntegrate data and AI governance with privacy, information management and information security,



including the automated decision-making transparency reforms commencing December ****Drive cross-functional governance forums, coordinating assessments and preparing transparent recommendations for decision makersMaintain enterprise inventories of approved data and AI tools and key data assetsLead, coach and develop the teamWhat we're looking forExtensive experience across data governance, AI governance and information management, with genuine strength in at least two and data governance as a core strengthDemonstrated experience designing and implementing governance frameworks in a regulated or compliance-sensitive environmentExperience running or contributing to cross-functional governance committeesA strong people leader who coaches other leaders and is comfortable with autonomyExcellent stakeholder management, with the ability to influence senior and legally-minded audiencesA clear communicator who simplifies complexity and builds trustSomeone who takes the time to understand an organisation before shipping ideas, and right-sizes the answerBeen there, done that, and able to hit the ground running on maturity assessments, tooling and operating modelsThe detailsPermanent, full timeMelbourne preferred, Sydney also consideredReports to the Head of Data & AnalyticsSign in to start saving jobs in your profile.Don't have a Jora account?
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