AI Strategy & Policy Director — Engagement Leader

Australian Department of Defence; Canberra; Presencial; AUD 144.000 - 173.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Australian Department of Defence in Canberra (ACT) is seeking an EL2 Director AI Strategy, Policy and Engagement to lead a high‑performing team delivering Defence AI priorities and enterprise leadership to govern AI capabilities and enable rapid capability delivery.

The role focuses on implementing Defence's AI strategy, governance and assurance, building AI workforce capability, and engaging with senior Defence leaders, government agencies, industry and international partners to shape policy

Responsabilidades

• Lead the implementation of Defence's AI Strategy, ensuring alignment with government priorities, Defence objectives and emerging technological opportunities.
• Provide leadership for Defence AI policy, governance and assurance, establishing the frameworks, accountabilities and standards needed for responsible adoption of AI.
• Build Defence's AI workforce capability and communities of practice.
• Lead engagement with senior Defence leaders, government agencies, industry, academia and international partners to strengthen AI capability, influence policy development and advance Defence priorities.
• Provide advice to senior executives on AI strategy, governance, risk, assurance, workforce capability and adoption, to support informed decision-making.
• Translate government policy, strategic direction and regulatory requirements into practical frameworks, guidance and initiatives that support Defence outcomes.
• Drive AI adoption through targeted engagement, strategic communications and change leadership.
• Identify and manage strategic risks associated with AI while enabling innovation, experimentation and capability delivery at pace.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusion and continuous improvement.

Descripción del empleo

Australian Department of Defence in Canberra (ACT) is seeking an EL2 Director AI Strategy, Policy and Engagement to lead a high‑performing team delivering Defence AI priorities and enterprise leadership to govern AI capabilities and enable rapid capability delivery.

The role focuses on implementing Defence's AI strategy, governance and assurance, building AI workforce capability, and engaging with senior Defence leaders, government agencies, industry and international partners to shape policy