AI Governance Architect

The Hospitals Contribution Fund Of Australia Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

50% hospital/ extras cover subsidy

Parental leave 18 weeks

Mental health & wellbeing programmes

Job summary

The Hospitals Contribution Fund Of Australia Limited (HCF) is seeking a skilled AI Governance professional to drive governance across the AI delivery lifecycle. You will assess risk, define controls and partner with technology and business teams to embed responsible AI practices.

This role focuses on governance policy, risk treatment, asset management and Guardrails, with opportunities to influence organisation-wide AI adoption and assurance practices. Flexible working arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in AI governance, data governance, IT risk and compliance.
• Strong understanding of governance, risk management and information security controls.
• Experience conducting risk and control assessments and translating findings into practical recommendations.
• Understanding of responsible AI principles, including fairness, accountability, transparency and bias.
• Experience collaborating with technical and business stakeholders in complex environments.
• Ability to review solution designs and understand AI, data lineage, data quality and associated control impacts.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to communicate complex AI, technology and governance concepts clearly to different audiences.
• Experience using Generative AI tools to improve workflows, automation and efficiency.
• Familiarity with frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001/27002, NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in information technology, engineering or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CRISC, CISA, or CISM will be highly regarded but are not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and ongoing enhancement of HCF's AI Governance framework, policies, standards and guardrails.
• Conduct AI risk and control assessments, identify gaps and recommend practical risk treatments.
• Partner with technology, data, application development and business teams to embed governance throughout the AI delivery lifecycle.
• Provide practical guidance on AI and data risks, controls, governance and compliance requirements.
• Maintain the AI Asset Register and support ongoing monitoring of AI risks, controls and compliance.
• Help establish technical guardrails for AI systems and agents, including access controls, approval workflows, security assessments and monitoring.
• Translate technical requirements into clear governance documentation, control mappings and assurance evidence.
• Develop AI governance guidance, training and awareness initiatives to build capability across the organisation.
• Support AI and data quality monitoring, governance reporting and broader governance uplift initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve and automate governance processes using emerging technologies and Generative AI.

Skills

Governance

Risk management

Information security

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Clear communication

Generative AI

AI governance

Data governance

ISO/standards familiarity

Education

Tertiary qualification in IT/Engineering

Job description

The Hospitals Contribution Fund Of Australia Limited (HCF) is seeking a skilled AI Governance professional to drive governance across the AI delivery lifecycle. You will assess risk, define controls and partner with technology and business teams to embed responsible AI practices.

This role focuses on governance policy, risk treatment, asset management and Guardrails, with opportunities to influence organisation-wide AI adoption and assurance practices. Flexible working arrangements are available.