AI Cybersecurity & Governance Lead

Softtest Pays Pty Ltd

Canberra

On-site

AUD 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) in Canberra seeks an ICT labour hire resource to lead AI governance and security controls within the ICT Enterprise environment. You will shape AI risk management, threat detection, and policy development to strengthen resilience against evolving digital threats.

The role requires strong stakeholder engagement, experience with Microsoft 365 security controls, and familiarity with government frameworks.

Qualifications

Experience in AI governance, technology risk, cyber security governance, or information security.
Experience implementing cyber security and compliance controls within Microsoft 365.
Experience with Microsoft Purview, DLP, information protection technologies for AI governance.
Excellent stakeholder engagement with technical teams, policy makers and external partners.
Understanding of AI governance frameworks, privacy, risk management and cyber controls.
Familiarity with PSPF, ISM, Essential 8 and NIST frameworks.

Responsibilities

Lead AI governance and security controls across the department.
Develop AI risk management programs and secure deployment guidance.
Design frameworks for AI security, privacy, and compliance within Microsoft 365.
Collaborate with policy makers and technical teams to translate concepts into controls.
Monitor AI threats and ensure alignment with national security priorities.