- Role based in Canberra

- Minimum NV1 Security Clearance Required

- Contracting Opportunity with Federal Government

Seeking an AI transformation leader with a strong data background and experience in AI implementation, policy, governance and organisational adoption.

About the opportunity

MTP Services is seeking expressions of interest from experienced AI Implementation and Transformation Leads for an chance within a Federal Government agency’s Data team.

We are looking for someone with a strong background in data who can connect AI strategy, policy and governance with practical implementation. You will understand the data foundations required for effective AI adoption and bring experience helping organisations introduce emerging technologies responsibly.

This opportunity would suit a professional who can work across business and technical teams, engage senior stakeholders and translate strategic priorities into clear frameworks, delivery plans and practical outcomes.

Potential areas of focus

We are interested in candidates with experience across:

- Developing AI strategies, implementation roadmaps and adoption plans aligned with organisational priorities and data capabilities.
- Developing AI policies, governance frameworks, standards and guidance to support responsible and effective use.
- Identifying and prioritising AI use cases, considering business value, data readiness, feasibility and risk.
- Working with data specialists to address data quality, access, ownership, privacy and information management considerations.
- Leading or coordinating AI proofs of concept, pilots and implementation activities, with clear success measures.




- Establishing appropriate oversight, accountability and decision-making processes for AI initiatives.
- Collaborating with architecture, cyber security, privacy, legal and business stakeholders to support implementation.
- Facilitating workshops, AI literacy initiatives and change activities to build organisational capability.

About you

You will bring

- A strong background in data, with experience in areas such as data management, data governance, data architecture, analytics or enterprise data platforms.
- Demonstrated experience implementing AI or delivering AI-enabled transformation within a complex organisation.
- Experience developing and embedding AI or data policies, governance frameworks, standards and supporting processes.
- An understanding of how data quality, availability, security and governance influence AI outcomes.
- Practical knowledge of enterprise AI technologies, including generative AI, copilots, AI agents or automation.
- The ability to assess business needs and guide AI opportunities from discovery through to implementation and adoption.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, including experience advising senior leaders.
- The ability to translate complex technical and governance concepts into clear, practical guidance.
- Experience supporting organisational change, knowledge transfer and capability uplift.

Federal Government experience, or experience within another complex, regulated environment, would be well regarded. Familiarity with Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, Azure AI services or comparable enterprise AI platforms would also be valuable.

📌 AI Implementation Lead (Canberra)
🏢 MTP Services
📍 Canberra