Job Description
Artificial Intelligence Governance, Assurance and TEVV Specialist - Defence | NV1 | Canberra
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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.
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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.
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About the opportunity
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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.
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You will work across Defence, ADF, APS, industry, DSTG, academia and other government stakeholders to assess AI technologies, technical evidence and vendor claims.
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Key responsibilities
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Develop and review AI governance and assurance artefacts, including AI Use Cases, Model Cards, System Cards and Assurance Cases
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Support implementation and continuous improvement of Army AI governance and assurance arrangements
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Plan, coordinate, support and oversee AI TEVV and evaluation activities
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Assess AI-enabled systems, technical documentation, performance claims, assumptions, limitations and risks
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Evaluate performance, security, reliability, trustworthiness, model integrity and operational suitability
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Review AI policies, submissions, technical papers and proposals and advise Army on their implications
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Critically assess vendor, supplier and contractor performance and capability claims
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Identify technical,



security, governance, operational, model-integrity and compliance risks
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Recommend practical mitigation and risk-management strategies
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Translate complex findings into clear reports, briefs, submissions and decision-support products
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Engage and coordinate with technical, operational, governance and policy stakeholders
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Capture lessons learned and transfer knowledge to support Army's enduring AI capability
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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
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At least five years' experience developing, implementing, managing, assuring, testing, evaluating or governing AI, machine learning, data-driven or other advanced technology solutions
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Strong understanding of AI and machine learning systems
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Experience applying systems engineering, risk, assurance, operational analysis, experimentation, T&E; or V&V; methods to complex real-world problems
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Ability to assess technical evidence, performance claims, assumptions, limitations and risks
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Experience developing or applying governance, assurance, policy, standards, ethics, privacy, security or risk-management frameworks
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Solid written communication and experience advising senior decision-makers
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Ability to work across technical, governance, operational and policy functions
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Australian citizenship and ability to meet Defence security requirements
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Highly regarded
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Defence, Defence Industry, DSTG, national security or Commonwealth Government experience
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Generative AI, large language models, retrieval-augmented generation or prompt engineering
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Autonomy, computer vision, natural language processing, predictive analytics or advanced analytics
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Responsible AI, ethical AI, privacy, security and AI risk-management frameworks
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MLOps, DevOps and model lifecycle management
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Microsoft Azure AI, AWS AI/ML, Google Cloud AI or equivalent platforms
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TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, Python or similar technologies
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Experience acting as a technical authority, assurance authority, evaluator or Independent Verification and Validation function
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Technology trials, demonstrations, experimentation, prototyping or operational evaluation
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Security and eligibility
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Minimum current NV1 AGSVA clearance required at commencement
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Potential requirement to upgrade to NV2 during the engagement
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Ability to comply with applicable ITAR and controlled technical-information requirements
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RFQTS: *****
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Task: LCD-******* - Artificial Intelligence Governance, Assurance and TEVV Specialist
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Client: Australian Army
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Organisation: Land Network Integration Centre (LNIC)
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Location: Symonston, ACT
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Work arrangement: Primarily onsite
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Commencement: 12 October ****
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Initial term: To 30 June ****, up to 158 working days
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Extensions: Two possible 12-month options
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Hours: Up to 8 hours per day / 40 hours per week
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Travel: Interstate and possible international travel
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Rate guidance
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Azooa recommended maximum candidate rate: $******/hour including super on PAYG.

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