Senior Data & AI Governance Specialist

Role overview

Help an organization use data strategically and adopt AI responsibly by turning governance principles into practical ways of working. You’ll partner with technical and business teams to address issues such as bias, transparency, and explainability, while shaping guardrails that enable teams to develop and use data and AI systems with confidence.

Responsibilities - Evolve data, privacy, and AI governance frameworks to support responsible data use and AI adoption. - Co-design workable governance approaches with teams across the organization. - Turn policy and regulatory requirements into clear guidance that teams can apply in their day-to-day work. - Create education programmes and tailored resources to build data and AI literacy. - Work with privacy, regulatory, and risk specialists to respond to changing laws and customer expectations. - Advise decision-makers on governance controls that support safe experimentation and deployment.

Requirements - Deep knowledge of data governance frameworks and practices, including stewardship models, governance forums, and supporting tools such as data catalogues or data quality platforms. - Recent hands-on experience in AI governance and an understanding of ethical, regulatory, and operational challenges of responsible AI at scale. - Experience working with engineers and other technical specialists, including familiarity with data architecture, quality, and lineage. - Ability to connect policy with technical implementation and translate complex requirements for varied audiences. - Clear communication and relationship-building skills, including confidence raising and working through difficult issues. - Growth mindset, with an interest in improving processes and sharing knowledge.

Nice to have

- Familiarity with GDPR, the EU AI Act, CCPA, or assurance frameworks such as ISO 27001 and SOC 2.

Benefits and work setup

- Open to candidates in Melbourne, Sydney, Auckland, or Wellington; remote work is also available within three hours of the AEST time zone across Australia and New Zealand. - Flexible and hybrid arrangements are available, with in-person team days for collaboration.