Are you an experienced AI advisor who thrives at the intersection of strategy, stakeholder engagement, and emerging technology? This is your chance to shape how AI is adopted across a major Queensland government organisation.
THE ROLE
Talent Street is seeking an AI Portfolio & Engagement Advisor for a QLD state government client on a contract until September 2027, with possible extensions. Based in Brisbane, this is a pivotal role that bridges business needs and technical delivery — acting as the primary point of contact for business areas looking to identify, shape, and progress AI initiatives through governance and delivery pathways.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- Building relationships with business areas to uncover strategic AI opportunities and facilitate discovery workshops and ideation sessions
- Advising stakeholders on AI capabilities, solution approaches, and delivery pathways
- Maintaining and managing the AI Initiatives Register and opportunity pipeline, including progress monitoring, risk tracking, and benefits management
- Supporting portfolio prioritisation, demand management, and investment planning activities
- Coordinating governance and assurance processes, including FAIRA assessments and engagement with security, privacy, architecture, and legal stakeholders
- Preparing executive reports, dashboards, and briefing materials for senior leadership and governance forums
- Supporting AI literacy, capability uplift,
and Communities of Practice across the organisation
- Facilitating benefits planning, change readiness, and adoption activities with key stakeholder groups
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
- Proven experience in business relationship management and stakeholder engagement
- Strong background in portfolio and pipeline management within complex organisations
- Solid business analysis and opportunity assessment skills, including value proposition and business case development
- Experience navigating governance, assurance, and risk frameworks — ideally within government
- Demonstrated ability to produce executive-level reporting and communications
- Exposure to AI strategy, digital transformation, or innovation advisory roles
- Excellent facilitation skills across diverse and senior stakeholder groups
NICE TO HAVE
- Familiarity with Queensland government governance and assurance frameworks
- Experience with FAIRA or similar AI ethics and risk assessment processes
- Background in advantages realisation and organisational change management
ABOUT TALENT STREET
Talent Street is a specialist technology recruitment agency connecting top IT professionals with leading organisations across Australia.
TO APPLY
Apply now or contact Cheska Mitra, Delivery Consultant at Talent Street, on
[email protected] for a confidential conversation.
📌 AI Portfolio & Engagement Advisor (Brisbane)
🏢 Talent Street
📍 Brisbane