Artificial Intelligence Governance, Assurance and TEVV Specialist - Defence | NV1 | Canberra
Azooa is seeking an experienced Artificial Intelligence Governance, Assurance and Test, Evaluation, Verification and Validation (TEVV) Specialist to support the Australian Army's Land Network Integration Centre in Symonston, ACT.
This senior, hands-on role will help establish and mature Army's AI governance, assurance and TEVV capability.
It suits professionals from AI, systems engineering, Test & Evaluation, verification and validation, technical assurance, risk, operational analysis or Defence technology backgrounds.
About the opportunity
The specialist will provide technical leadership and independent assurance for AI-enabled systems, supporting evidence-based and risk-informed decisions about performance, security, reliability, trustworthiness, model integrity, operational effectiveness, suitability and compliance.
You will work across Defence, ADF, APS, industry, DSTG, academia and other government stakeholders to assess AI technologies, technical evidence and vendor claims.
Key responsibilities
Develop and review AI governance and assurance artefacts, including AI Use Cases, Model Cards, System Cards and Assurance Cases
Support implementation and continuous improvement of Army AI governance and assurance arrangements
Plan, coordinate, support and oversee AI TEVV and evaluation activities
Assess AI-enabled systems, technical documentation, performance claims, assumptions, limitations and risks
Evaluate performance, security, reliability, trustworthiness, model integrity and operational suitability
Review AI policies, submissions, technical papers and proposals and advise Army on their implications
Critically assess vendor, supplier and contractor performance and capability claims
Identify technical,



security, governance, operational, model-integrity and compliance risks
Recommend practical mitigation and risk-management strategies
Translate complex findings into clear reports, briefs, submissions and decision-support products
Engage and coordinate with technical, operational, governance and policy stakeholders
Capture lessons learned and transfer knowledge to support Army's enduring AI capability
Relevant tertiary qualification in engineering, computer science, AI, data science, machine learning, systems engineering, operational analysis, mathematics, physics, statistics or another STEM discipline, or equivalent professional experience
At least five years' experience developing, implementing, managing, assuring, testing, evaluating or governing AI, machine learning, data-driven or other advanced technology solutions
Solid understanding of AI and machine learning systems
Experience applying systems engineering, risk, assurance, operational analysis, experimentation, T&E; or V&V; methods to complex real-world problems
Ability to assess technical evidence, performance claims, assumptions, limitations and risks
Experience developing or applying governance, assurance, policy, standards, ethics, privacy, security or risk-management frameworks
Strong written communication and experience advising senior decision-makers
Ability to work across technical, governance,



operational and policy functions
Australian citizenship and ability to meet Defence security requirements
Highly regarded
Defence, Defence Industry, DSTG, national security or Commonwealth Government experience
Generative AI, large language models, retrieval-augmented generation or prompt engineering
Autonomy, computer vision, natural language processing, predictive analytics or advanced analytics
Responsible AI, ethical AI, privacy, security and AI risk-management frameworks
MLOps, DevOps and model lifecycle management
Microsoft Azure AI, AWS AI/ML, Google Cloud AI or equivalent platforms
TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, Python or similar technologies
Experience acting as a technical authority, assurance authority, evaluator or Independent Verification and Validation function
Technology trials, demonstrations, experimentation, prototyping or operational evaluation
Security and eligibility
Minimum current NV1 AGSVA clearance required at commencement
Potential requirement to upgrade to NV2 during the engagement
Ability to comply with applicable ITAR and controlled technical-information requirements
RFQTS: *****
Task: LCD-******* - Artificial Intelligence Governance, Assurance and TEVV Specialist
Client: Australian Army
Organisation: Land Network Integration Centre (LNIC)
Location: Symonston, ACT
Work arrangement: Primarily onsite
Commencement: 12 October ****
Initial term: To 30 June ****, up to 158 working days
Extensions: Two possible 12-month options
Hours: Up to 8 hours per day / 40 hours per week
Travel: Interstate and possible international travel
Rate guidance
Azooa recommended maximum candidate rate:
$******/hour including super on PAYG
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