Description
We're all about helping our members make the most of their money. And while they go after their goals, you can too. As a AI Governance Specialist, you'll play a critical role in shaping and embedding Australian Retirement Trust's enterprise-wide approach to responsible and compliant use of artificial intelligence.
You'll work with stakeholders across technology, data, legal and risk to strengthen AI governance practices, frameworks and controls that support the safe and effective use of AI across the organisation. From contributing to governance frameworks and review processes through to supporting model oversight and regulatory alignment, you'll help build confidence in AI-enabled decision making while fostering innovation.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence how AI is governed across a complex enterprise environment, supporting fairness, transparency, accountability and risk management throughout the AI lifecycle.

This role is a permanent opportunity and is based in Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne.

Responsibilities
Day to day, you'll:

- Contribute to the design, implementation and continuous improvement of AI governance frameworks, policies, standards and controls.
- Support governance across the full AI lifecycle, from problem definition and data sourcing through to deployment, monitoring and retirement.
- Assist with Federated AI Review (FAIR) processes, providing oversight and assurance for AI use cases across the organisation.
- Develop and maintain AI governance policies and operating models aligned to risk, privacy, data and technology frameworks.
- Partner with technology, data, legal and risk teams to operationalise AI controls within MLOps environments.
- Promote enterprise standards relating to fairness, transparency, accountability and security across AI solutions.




- Coordinate independent validation activities and periodic reviews of material AI models.
- Prepare governance reporting and materials to provide visibility of AI risks, controls and performance to stakeholders and governance forums.

Qualifications
It goes without saying you'll be a great communicator with top notch interpersonal skills. We'll also expect you to pick up problems and come up with quick, creative ways to solve them.
It's quite likely you tick some of the following boxes too:

- You have experience in privacy, data protection, AI governance or a related discipline within data, analytics or AI-enabled environments.
- Your experience includes designing and operationalising governance controls across the data and AI lifecycle.
- You'll bring a sound understanding of legislative and regulatory requirements relevant to data, privacy and emerging AI governance.
- You're familiar with corporate risk management environments, including obligations, controls and risk frameworks.
- You can build strong relationships and influence outcomes across a broad range of stakeholders.
- Your ability to translate technical and regulatory requirements into practical governance solutions is highly developed.
- You'll have experience in governance, policy or framework development within a corporate environment.




- You're passionate about responsible AI and enabling innovation through effective governance practices.

Why join us?
Bring your potential to Australian Retirement Trust and unleash our monster possibilities:

- You'll get 14% super as standard, to help your future come alive.
- Build a career to be proud of through excellent training and development opportunities.
- Balance your work between in-person days at our purpose-built hubs and working from home.
- In the office, enjoy end of trip facilities, a yoga and multi-faith room, parent and carer rooms, quiet rooms, BrewHub coffee facilities, and collaborative team spaces.

We use technology, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support parts of our recruitment process - such as reviewing applications, supporting screening interviews, reference checking, and matching skills to roles. All final hiring decisions are made by people.
By applying, you agree to the use of these technologies as part of the recruitment process.

About us
Our 2.4 million members trust us to take care of around $375 billion in retirement savings. And we help them take charge of their finances and face the future with confidence. Our inclusive culture means you'll be valued and heard in a respectful workplace. We've created an setting where you can be yourself and do amazing work. It's that simple.

Everyone is welcome to apply. We value diverse thinking, cultures, perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities. Awaken your career at Australian Retirement Trust and apply now. Applications close 4th of September 2026.

We don't want to leave you with a monstrous wait. So, you'll hear from us after the closing date to find out whether you've made it through to the next round or not. Being fair and up-front is important to us - and recruitment is no different.

📌 AI Governance Specialist (Brisbane)
🏢 Australian Retirement Trust
📍 Brisbane