Description

AI Governance Specialist
Sydney, NSW | Contract

The Opportunity

A leading NSW government organisation is seeking an experienced AI Governance Specialist to lead the development and implementation of enterprise-wide AI governance practices. This is a high-impact role focused on ensuring the safe, ethical, and compliant use of Artificial Intelligence across a large, complex environment.

You will play a critical role in shaping governance frameworks, embedding risk controls, and driving organisational adoption of AI policies-working closely with Legal, Privacy, Ethics, Procurement, and ICT teams.

This role is advisory and assurance-focused, influencing outcomes across the business. It does not involve building or delivering AI solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain AI governance frameworks, policies, and standards aligned to NSW and global best practices
• Lead the AI risk management process, including system classification, risk assessments, and treatment oversight
• Embed AI governance into procurement and contract management, including supplier obligations and evaluation criteria
• Partner with Legal, Privacy, Ethics, and Procurement teams to develop AI-specific contractual clauses and guidance
• Coordinate ethical and privacy reviews, ensuring outcomes are captured in governance artefacts
• Establish and manage the organisation's AI system register and assurance processes
• Monitor evolving AI regulations and standards, advising on impacts and required changes
• Provide reporting, insights, and assurance to senior executives and governance forums
• Lead AI change and adoption strategies, including training, communications, and capability uplift
• Develop practical resources such as playbooks, FAQs, and micro-learning content
• Deliver training on AI safety, ethics, privacy-by-design, and responsible use
• Track and report on AI adoption, compliance, and governance maturity metrics
• Act as a central point of contact for AI governance queries and escalation pathways
• Build and maintain a network of AI champions across the organisation

Key Relationships

Internal:

• Chief Data Officer & Data Governance Office
• Legal, Privacy, Ethics, Procurement & ICT teams
• Project Managers & Product Owners

External:

• NSW Government stakeholders and assurance bodies
• Vendors and suppliers (governance & compliance oversight)

About You

You are a senior governance professional with deep expertise in AI, data governance, and risk frameworks. You're comfortable operating in complex environments and influencing stakeholders at all levels.

Key Requirements:

• 10+ years' experience in Data and/or AI Governance
• Proven experience implementing governance tools such as Collibra, IBM Watson, Credo AI, Informatica, or similar
• Strong background in policy development, risk management, and procurement governance
• Hands-on experience with AI risk management, including system classification and risk assessment frameworks
• Strong knowledge of frameworks such as NSW AIAF, NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001, ISO/IEC 23894
• Experience embedding ethical AI practices (bias mitigation, transparency, fairness)
• Demonstrated ability to partner across Legal, Privacy, Ethics, Procurement, and Data teams
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and influencing skills

Why Apply?

• Shape AI governance at scale within a large, complex organisation
• Work at the forefront of AI policy, ethics, and regulation
• Influence executive decision-making and compliance outcomes
• Drive meaningful change in how AI is safely adopted