AI Governance and Assurance Adviser

Compas PTY; Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Compas PTY in Canberra, ACT, is seeking an AI Governance and Assurance Adviser to support the safe, responsible adoption of AI-enabled capabilities through governance, assurance and TEVV. This is a full-time onsite position in Symonston, ACT, running from 12 October 2026 to 30 June 2027 with possible two 12-month extensions.

The role requires NV1 security clearance and demands expertise in AI governance, risk management and evaluation.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience developing, managing, assuring, testing, evaluating or governing AI, machine learning or advanced technology solutions.
• Experience applying AI governance, assurance, risk management, security, privacy, ethics or related frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to assess AI and machine learning technical evidence, performance claims, assumptions and risks.
• Relevant STEM qualification or equivalent professional experience, with strong technical analysis and stakeholder advisory capability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review AI governance artefacts, including AI Use Cases, System Cards and Model Cards.
• Support AI TEVV activities by assessing AI-enabled systems, technical evidence, performance claims, limitations and risks.
• Review AI policies, technical papers and proposals and provide evidence-based, risk-informed advice to senior decision-makers.
• Coordinate with technical, operational, government, industry and academic stakeholders on AI assurance and evaluation activities.

Skills

AI governance

risk management

stakeholder advisory

technical analysis

Education

STEM qualification or equivalent

Job description

Job Title
AI Governance and Assurance Adviser | AI TEVV

Support the safe and responsible adoption of AI-enabled capabilities through AI governance, assurance and Test, Evaluation, Verification and Validation (TEVV). This role requires full-time onsite attendance in Symonston, ACT.

Location
Symonston, ACT

Work Arrangement: Full-time onsite

Contract Duration: 12 October 2026 to 30 June 2027, with possible 2 x 12-month extensions

Security Clearance Requirement: NV1

Closing Date: 10.00am, 24 September 2026

Essential Tasks

• Develop and review AI governance and assurance artefacts, including AI Use Cases, System Cards and Model Cards.
• Support AI TEVV activities by assessing AI-enabled systems, technical evidence, performance claims, limitations and risks.
• Review AI policies, technical papers and proposals and provide evidence-based, risk-informed advice to senior decision-makers.
• Coordinate with technical, operational, government, industry and academic stakeholders on AI assurance and evaluation activities.

Key Criteria

• Minimum five years’ experience developing, managing, assuring, testing, evaluating or governing AI, machine learning or advanced technology solutions.
• Experience applying AI governance, assurance, risk management, security, privacy, ethics or related frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to assess AI and machine learning technical evidence, performance claims, assumptions and risks.
• Relevant STEM qualification or equivalent professional experience, with strong technical analysis and stakeholder advisory capability.

YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE TREATED WITH THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE
Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a current NV1 clearance.