Strategy, Innovation and Partnerships | Little Collins Street (HQ) | Maximum Term - Full-time
Full time Maximum Term position to 30 September ****, basedat our Little Collins Street (HQ) office
Annual salary is $111,370 + 12% super
Other benefits include:
Regular performance feedback and performance reviewprocess
Supportive environment and caring work culture withwork/life balance
Cultural Diversity
Salary packaging (Full FBT employer) including:superannuation, Novated Leases, laptops, mobile phones,professionaldevelopment, subscriptions andmemberships, and briefcases
Flare Employee Discounts Program
17.5% Annual Leave Loading
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
AMES Australia acknowledges the traditional custodians of thelands and waters where we live and work.
We pay respect to theirelders past, present and emerging.
*AMES Australia offers cultural, ceremonial, and representativeleave to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees inobserving significant cultural practices, attending communitymeetings and ceremonies, and fulfilling official duties with theFirst Peoples' Assembly of Victoria.
About the role:
If successful, you will provide senior technical and advisoryleadership across AMES Australia's AI governance, securitystrategy, and responsible AI enablement capability.
The role isresponsible for designing, enhancing, and overseeing securitycontrols and governance frameworks for AI systems, platforms, andintegrations, while leading AI-specific risk, compliance, andassurance activities.
The role bridges emerging AI adoption andsound security practice ensuring AMES Australia can embrace AIconfidently while maintaining accountability, visibility, andprotection over its data and systems.




To be considered for this role, you will be able todemonstrate the following key selection criteria:
Degree in Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence,Cyber Security or a related discipline AND 5 years' experiencein IT, Security or AI Governance roles, including senior orlead responsibilities.
Demonstrated experience with ISO *****,ISM, Essential Eight, and cloud security Good understanding ofregulatory requirements around AI and ISO *****
Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure, endpoint securitytechnologies, and AI platform security considerations.
Understanding of SIEM concepts, vulnerability management,incident response, and AI-related threat patterns and datarisk.
Proficiency in AI governance concepts, including acceptableuse, shadow AI risk, data handling obligations, and regulatoryalignment (e.g. ISM, ISO, Privacy Act).
Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills,including the ability to translate AI and security risks intoclear, accessible guidance for non-technical audiences.
Good understanding of Microsoft 365, including Teams,SharePoint Online, and Microsoft Copilot governance and dataprotection capabilities.
Broad knowledge of IT security practices, designs,methodologies, tools, and processes, including emerging AIrelated security controls.
Strong attention to detail with good analytical andproblem-solving skills.




Good time management skills with demonstrated ability tosupport change initiatives and evolving regulatoryrequirements.
Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement, qualityassurance, and customer service principles.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with both internal andexternal stakeholders, including technical and non-technicalaudiences and diverse groups.
Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning,particularly in the rapidly evolving areas of AI governance,cyber security, and technology risk.
Applications for this position will be accepted up to
6PM on Thursday 10 September ****
, however interviewsand/or other selection processes will commence as suitableapplications are received.
About us
AMES Australia is a statutory authority which specialises in thedelivery of education, training, employment, settlement andcommunity services to a culturally and linguistically diverse(CALD) client base.
AMES Australia is committed to achieving a diverse workforce andstrongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslanders, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and peoplewith disabilities.
AMES Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and abides bythe Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Applicants must havethe right to work in Australia.
All offers of employment aresubject to a satisfactory police check and provision of a currentWorking with Children Check (where required for position).
AMES Australia's Values are: Responsiveness, Integrity,Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership, HumanRights.
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📌 Ai Governance And Security Lead (Melbourne)
🏢 Ames Australia
📍 Melbourne