AI Governance TEVV Specialist

First Nations Jobs; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

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Job summary

Downer Professional Services is seeking an AI Governance TEVV Specialist to lead and mature Army AI test, evaluation, verification and validation capabilities. You will drive governance, assurance, and risk strategies for AI-enabled systems in a defence context, engaging senior stakeholders and cross-sector partners.

You will contribute to the development of artefacts, use cases and system cards, while ensuring compliance with defence policies and security requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering AI governance, assurance or AI safety programs.
• Ability to assess AI-enabled systems and identify risks.
• Strong stakeholder engagement in complex, regulated environments.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop AI governance artefacts, including AI Use Cases, Model Cards and System Cards.
• Provide clear, evidence-based advice, reports and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Contribute to TEVV activities and assurance outcomes across defence programs.
• Collaborate with Defence, industry, academia and government to advance AI initiatives.

Skills

AI governance

TEVV

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Clear communication

Tools

Azure AI

AWS AI/ML

Python

Model Cards

Job description

Join our Downer Professional Servicesteam and play a key role in delivering complex defence and national security projects that safeguard Australia's future.

Downer Professional Services comprises of three business units our Technical, Advisory, and Capability consulting practice, and Team Downer, which partners with CASG and NSSG as a major service provider to Defence. Together, we are a multi-disciplinary advisory and delivery partner of choice for clients across Defence and National Security.

We currently have an opportunity for an AI Governance TEVV Specialist in Symonston, ACT to provide specialist technical leadership that will establish and mature Army's AI Test, Evaluation, Verification and Validation (TEVV) capability. You will help ensure AI-enabled systems are secure, reliable, trustworthy, operationally effective and aligned with Defence policy, regulatory and assurance requirements.

What You'll Do

As an AI Governance TEVV Specialist, you'll help shape how Army evaluates, governs and adopts Artificial Intelligence capabilities.

Working across Defence, industry and research partners, you'll provide specialist advice and assurance to ensure AI-enabled systems are secure, reliable, trustworthy and fit for operational use. You'll support the development of Army's AI assurance capability while helping senior stakeholders make informed decisions on emerging technologies.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the development and continuous improvement of AI governance, assurance and risk management practices.
• Assessing AI-enabled systems, technical evidence, performance claims and associated risks.
• Contributing to Test, Evaluation, Verification and Validation (TEVV) activities and assurance outcomes.
• Developing governance and assurance artefacts, including AI Use Cases, Model Cards and System Cards.
• Providing clear, evidence-based advice, reports and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Building strong relationships across Defence, industry, academia and government to support AI initiatives and capability development.

What You'll Bring

You're a technically capable AI, data or technology professional who can combine analytical thinking with practical judgement and stakeholder engagement.

You have experience working with AI, machine learning or advanced technologies and are confident assessing technical information, identifying risks and translating complex concepts into actionable advice.

You'll bring:

• Experience delivering, governing, assuring, evaluating or managing AI, machine learning or data-driven solutions.
• A strong understanding of AI technologies, their opportunities, limitations and associated risks.
• Experience applying governance, assurance, risk management, systems engineering or evaluation methodologies.
• The ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and experience working in complex environments.

Highly Valued Experience

• AI Governance, Responsible AI or AI Assurance.
• Test, Evaluation, Verification and Validation (TEVV).
• Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).
• Defence, National Security or other highly regulated environments.
• Microsoft Azure AI, AWS AI/ML or similar cloud AI platforms.
• Python and modern AI/ML frameworks.
• Model Cards, System Cards and AI assurance artefacts.

Due to the nature of the work, you must be an Australian citizen and be able to obtain and maintain an appropriate Defence security clearance. In some instances, compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements may also be an inherent requirement. More than anything, you'll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.

Why Downer Professional Services

At Downer Professional Services, we're not just a workplace - we're a business dedicated to contributing to the shaping of the future of defence in Australia. As the country's only sovereign prime, we're committed to making a real difference in protecting Australia's interests.

What is means to belong at Downer Professional Services

• Meaningful work: Help to deliver critical Defence projects that protect Australia and shape its future.
• Professional development: Access career mapping, accelerated learning programs, and shared learning through our Communities of Practice.
• Great perks: Enjoy discounts on healthcare, retail, vehicles, and more through Perks@Downer.
• Veteran support: Benefit from initiatives like up to 20 days of Reservist Leave to stay connected post-service.

You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

We're committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of allages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with this role, we'd still like to hear from you.

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