Lead AI governance, assurance and practical implementation | ACT-based | Baseline required

Your new company
This Federal Government agency plays a key role in Australia’s national emergency management capability, supporting preparedness, response and recovery across Australia.

An prospect is available within its Data & Analytics function for an AI Policy and Implementation Lead. Working closely with the Chief AI Officer and stakeholders across Data, ICT, Cyber Security, Privacy, Legal, Procurement and policy teams, you will support the safe and responsible adoption of AI across the agency.
Your new role
This role sits between AI governance, policy, risk and practical implementation. You will help establish the frameworks and controls governing AI use while supporting business areas to identify and progress appropriate AI opportunities.
Your responsibilities will include:

- Developing and implementing AI policies, governance frameworks, guidance and controls

- Conducting AI Use Case Assessments and identifying relevant risks, safeguards and treatments

- Translating AI policy and governance requirements into practical implementation activities

- Advising business areas on AI opportunities, risks and responsible adoption

- Supporting assurance and compliance activities for AI-enabled systems

- Developing templates, guidance and supporting materials for consistent AI adoption

- Providing advice on Generative AI, Large Language Models and emerging AI capabilities

- Supporting the evaluation of AI agents, agentic workflows and AI-enabled automation

- Working across technical, policy, cyber security, privacy, legal and business stakeholders





- Providing clear advice and briefings to senior and non-technical stakeholders

What you'll need to succeed
You will bring demonstrated experience across AI governance, Responsible AI, technology risk, assurance or AI policy within a complex organisation.
You will also bring:

- Experience developing or implementing AI governance frameworks, policies, controls or assurance processes

- Experience assessing AI use cases and identifying appropriate risks and safeguards

- A strong understanding of Generative AI, LLMs and emerging AI capabilities

- Experience turning governance requirements into practical implementation approaches

- Strong stakeholder engagement across technical and non-technical disciplines

- Experience within Federal Government, the broader public sector or another highly regulated environment

- Strong written communication and senior stakeholder briefing skills

Experience with Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, AI agents or agentic workflows will be highly regarded.

What you'll get in return
You will join an emerging area of AI adoption within the Federal Government and work directly across governance and implementation. Rather than focusing solely on policy development, you will help shape how AI use cases move from opportunity through assessment, assurance and responsible implementation.
What you need to do now
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