AI Policy, Governance and Risk Lead and Senior Policy, Governance and Risk Officer

Do you want to help drive a digital government? Do you want to work towards something bigger and make a lasting impact? Embark on a journey of continuous learning and advancement with opportunities at all levels.

We need your skills and influence to inspire and enable government to put people and businesses at the forefront of digital transformation.

Why work with us
Purpose and meaning - We're big enough to have a whole-of-government impact, but small enough to bring our staff together regularly to collaborate and grow.
Balance and flexibility - Access flexible working arrangements to balance how, when and where you work, including remote.
Inclusion and belonging - Join a team that values all experiences, skills and perspectives. Our biggest strength is our people. We don't just celebrate diversity, it is essential to our success.
Growth and opportunity - Take advantage of professional opportunities and training. Learn new skills and meet your career goals with a wide range of programs, courses and resources.


The key duties of the position include
AI Policy, Governance and Risk Lead, EL1

As the AI Policy, Governance and Risk Lead, you will drive the implementation and continuous improvement, of whole-of-government AI frameworks, including the Policy for the Responsible Use of AI in Government and the Australian Government AI Impact Assessment Tool. You will work across and support government agencies to implement the AI Policy by developing guidance, building capability, and leading strategic stakeholder engagement across government.

Working as part of a small, fast paced interdisciplinary team of AI policy experts, you will operate with significant autonomy to identify emerging issues, shape strategic responses, and collaborate with key partners, including the AI Delivery and Enablement team in Finance (AIDE) and the AI Safety Institute (AISI) in DISR. This position may include supervising one or two staff.

Key Duties:

• Lead and influence whole of government AI policy implementation and embedding governance initiatives, ensuring alignment with risk frameworks and best practice standards, and work directly with agencies to support adoption of the AI Policy in their operations and systems.
• Provide authoritative advice on AI policy development, interpretation, and implementation, including preparing strategic correspondence, reports, briefings, and Cabinet-level material.
• Drive research and strategic analysis on emerging AI policy, governance, and risk frameworks, and international trends to inform policy evolution, identify system-wide themes and emerging issues, and recommend refinements to settings and guidance in collaboration with AIDE and AISI and product enhancements.
• Shape and lead stakeholder engagement strategies, including developing practical guidance materials, facilitating workshops, capability uplift programs, and cross-agency collaboration to embed responsible AI practices and ensure the AI Policy is deeply integrated into DTA processes and across the APS more broadly.
• Support the establishment and operation of a whole-of-government AI review committee for high-risk AI use cases. Build and maintain strong, influential relationships with senior stakeholders across government to foster coordinated approaches to AI governance and risk mitigation.
• Represent the agency at interdepartmental forums and high-level consultations, advocating for consistent and forward-looking AI governance across the Commonwealth.
• Prepare clear, evidence-based risk assessments and recommendations for managing high-risk AI use cases, ensuring advice informs strategic decision-making. Support the development of data collection frameworks and insights that leverage DTA's system-wide perspective.
• Lead collaborative problem-solving within the branch and across the agency, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and effective engagement with external stakeholders, while mentoring and developing junior team members as required.

Senior Policy, Governance and Risk Officer, APS6

As the Senior Policy, Governance and Risk Officer, you will contribute to the implementation, evaluation and evolution of the Policy for the Responsible Use of AI in Government and the Australian Government AI Impact Assessment Tool .

You will support the establishment and operation of a whole-of-government AI review committee for high-risk AI use cases. This includes coordinating committee processes, preparing briefing materials, supporting deliberations, and contributing to the development of guidance and procedures.

Key duties:

• Support the implementation of whole of government AI policies, risk frameworks, and guidance to promote safe and responsible AI use.
• Provide clear, timely advice on AI policy development and implementation, including preparing correspondence, reports, briefings, and responses.
• Undertake research and analysis on emerging AI policy, risk, and governance frameworks, and international best practices to inform improvements.
• Assist with stakeholder engagement through workshops, training, and capability uplift activities across APS agencies.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support collaboration on AI policy, risk and governance.
• Contribute to interdepartmental working groups and consultations to support coordinated approaches to AI governance and risk management.
• Prepare well-structured briefing materials and presentations to inform senior executive and government decision-making.
• Deliver evidence-based insights and risk assessments on AI-related matters to support branch priorities and stakeholder needs.
• Work collaboratively within the team and across the DTA to solve problems and achieve outcomes.

Please note: These roles may require interstate travel from time to time.