AI Governance Specialist

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Governance professional who has managed AI Governance in a state government Department.

Contract until December 2026

Location : Parramatta

Responsibilities:

• AI Governance and Assurance : Coordinate AI governance activities, assessments, registers and compliance processes
• Audit, Risk and Compliance Management: Progress audit, assurance and policy actions to closure, maintaining evidence, monitoring risks and escalating high-risk or overdue matters for executive oversight
• Governance Operations and Reporting: Coordinate governance forums, prepare executive reporting and maintain accurate records of decisions, actions, risks and governance outcomes to support informed decision-making
• AI Governance Uplift and Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and improve AI governance artefacts, and processes while engaging business owners, subject matter experts and control functions to resolve issues and support scalable AI adoption

Requirements:

• Strong AI governance, risk and assurance capability and experience
• AI assessments experience in NSW Government
• Strong understanding of AI lifecycle governance, including governance ownership, decision rights, escalation pathways and control frameworks
• Experience maintaining governance registers, tracking actions, monitoring compliance obligations and escalating overdue or high-risk matters
• Excellent communication and organisation skills