The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Government's economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology. We do this by:

- Growing innovative & competitive businesses, industries and regions
- Investing in science and technology
- Strengthening the resources sector.

Globally competitive industries are important contributors to Australia’s economic growth and productivity. Jobs and prosperity can be secured through competitive businesses and industries and opening new markets for Australian resources. The department works closely with industry, businesses, the science community, and other stakeholders to help build a globally confident and outward-looking Australian economy through supporting science and commercialisation; growing business investment and improving business capability; and simplifying doing business.

For more information about the department please refer to our website www.industry.gov.au.

Who we are

The National Artificial Intelligence Centre (NAIC) was established in 2021 to support and accelerate Australia's Artificial Intelligence (AI) industry. It is the primary vehicle for the Australian Government’s National AI Plan goal to spread the benefits of AI. The NAIC, through its many programs and its platform, www.ai.gov.au, is charged with delivering the safe and effective adoption of AI for Australian industry, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and not-for-profits.

NAIC is doing this by:





- supporting AI adoption by addressing barriers and challenges, providing resources, access to skilling and developing industry best practices;
- growing and supporting an Australian AI industry;
- convening the AI ecosystem; and
- uplifting protected and responsible AI practice.

At NAIC we are partnering with industry and the broader ecosystem to uplift Australia’s AI capability, to support SME success with AI, and to uplift the practice of safe and responsible AI. Through the AI Adopt Network program, the team is actively engaging with industry and the AI ecosystem to support the landing of priority initiatives, uplift workforce capability, map and measure the Australian AI ecosystem and deliver safe and responsible AI practices.

The NAIC team leads several high-profile initiatives such as the www.ai.gov.au platform, Australia’s AI Week, the CEDA AI Leadership Summit, the AI Adopt Network, Buy Australian AI program, AI Industry Connections, the AI Industry Directory, the development of the AI6 (guidance for AI adoption) as well as a commitment to maintain ongoing guidance, support and advice to Australian SMEs on AI adoption. These initiatives together with regular industry reports,



enable Australia’s businesses to take advantage of the opportunity of AI in a safe and responsible way.

We are looking for an exceptional industry leader for NAIC to drive the transformation of Australia’s AI ecosystem. Our ideal candidate will have the gravitas to lead the NAIC, engage in technical and strategy conversations on AI and work closely with other industry leaders to drive productivity, adoption and uplift safe and responsible AI practices in Industry. Our candidate will also have an important role in supporting the department’s strategic positioning across government and effectively representing portfolio perspectives to position Australia as one of the global leaders in developing and adopting productive, secure and responsible AI. As a key leader and representative of the department, your common sense, political nous and ability to navigate ambiguity and uncertainty will be key to success in this role.

We are seeking a candidate with:

- Well-developed knowledge and understanding of the AI industry and/or AI ecosystem.
- Senior leadership experience in the AI industry (or related fields). Business experience during cloud, digital or AI transformation will be highly regarded.
- Demonstrated leadership of high-impact programs that create scale.
- Proven ability to develop, influence and drive a strategic agenda.
- Exemplary stakeholder engagement experience, with a focus on fostering external stakeholder relationships outside of government to achieve outcomes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to communicate with influence and convey complex information

📌 Executive Director National AI Centre (Sydney)
🏢 Department of Industry, Science and Resources
📍 Sydney