AI Governance Specialist

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

What you will be doing?

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.

About you

You will bring a combination of governance, risk and technology knowledge, together with the ability to work collaboratively across technical and business teams.

• 3+ years' experience in AI, data governance, IT risk and compliance, information security or a related discipline.
• 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.

Why join HCF?

This role gives you the opportunity to work in a rapidly evolving area and contribute to how AI governance is shaped and embedded across HCF. You'll work across diverse business and technology teams, influence the way AI risks and controls are managed, and contribute to building a responsible and sustainable approach to AI adoption.

About HCF

At HCF, our purpose is to bring our human touch to healthcare. Since 1932 we've been putting our members and their health first. As Australia's largest not-for-profit health fund, we cover 2 million members with health, life, travel and pet insurance and our vision is to make healthcare understandable, affordable, high quality and member centric. We want to be true health partners to our members, easily guiding the healthcare choices that are right for them.

Culture & Benefits

Purpose-driven passion

We're united by a common purpose: to make healthcare affordable, understandable, high quality and member-focused.

Wellness and work-life balance

We'll empower you with the necessary skills and tools to support your personal wellbeing journey, ensuring you perform at your best. Our offerings include:

• Flexible working arrangements
• 50% subsidy on HCF hospital and/or extras cover
• Family-friendly certified employer
• 18 weeks of parental leave for all new parents
• Mental health and wellbeing programmes, including workshops, fitness classes, flu vaccinations, skin checks and more
• Discounts on HCF's products, including life, pet and travel Insurance, as well as discounts at Fitness First gyms and on our eyecare products.

Collaboration and inclusivity

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplace is welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and socio-economic status.

Continuous learning and growth

We believe in lifelong learning. HCF provides opportunities for personal and professional development. From workshops to mentorship programs, we encourage your growth and curiosity.

Our values

• Step Forward
• Get There Together
• Make it Better
• Stay Human
• Walk in Their Shoes