Artificial Intelligence Consultant

Azooa; Canberra; On-site; AUD 165,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

Azooa seeks an experienced Artificial Intelligence Governance, Assurance and TEVV Specialist to support the Australian Army’s Land Network Integration Centre in Symonston, ACT.

This senior role leads AI governance and assurance activities, evaluating AI-enabled systems, risk, security and model integrity, and translating findings into reports for senior decision-makers across Defence and industry.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in engineering, CS, AI, data science, ML, systems engineering or related STEM field, or equivalent experience.
• At least five years' experience developing, implementing, managing AI, ML, data-driven or advanced tech solutions.
• Strong written communication and ability to advise senior decision-makers.
• Ability to work across technical, governance, operational and policy functions.
• Australian citizenship and ability to meet Defence security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review AI governance artefacts and assurance cases.
• Support implementation and continuous improvement of Army AI governance and assurance arrangements.
• Plan, coordinate, support and oversee AI TEVV and evaluation activities.
• Assess AI-enabled systems, performance claims, assumptions, limitations and risks.
• Translate complex findings into clear reports, briefs and submissions for senior decision-makers.
• Engage with Defence, industry and government stakeholders to assess AI technologies and vendor claims.

Skills

AI/ML systems

Written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Defence security requirements

Systems engineering

IV&V authority

Governance & risk

Technical risk assessment

AI governance

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in engineering, CS, AI, data science, ML, systems engineering or related STEM field, or equivalent experience

Tools

Azure AI

AWS AI/ML

Google Cloud AI

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Scikit-learn

Python

Job description

Artificial Intelligence Governance, Assurance and TEVV Specialist - Defence | NV1 | Canberra

Azooa is seeking an experienced Artificial Intelligence Governance, Assurance and Test, Evaluation, Verification and Validation (TEVV) Specialist to support the Australian Army’s Land Network Integration Centre in Symonston, ACT.

This senior, hands-on role will help establish and mature Army’s AI governance, assurance and TEVV capability. It suits professionals from AI, systems engineering, Test & Evaluation, verification and validation, technical assurance, risk, operational analysis or Defence technology backgrounds.

About the opportunity

The specialist will provide technical leadership and independent assurance for AI-enabled systems, supporting evidence-based and risk-informed decisions about performance, security, reliability, trustworthiness, model integrity, operational effectiveness, suitability and compliance.

You will work across Defence, ADF, APS, industry, DSTG, academia and other government stakeholders to assess AI technologies, technical evidence and vendor claims.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and review AI governance and assurance artefacts, including AI Use Cases, Model Cards, System Cards and Assurance Cases
• Support implementation and continuous improvement of Army AI governance and assurance arrangements
• Plan, coordinate, support and oversee AI TEVV and evaluation activities
• Assess AI-enabled systems, technical documentation, performance claims, assumptions, limitations and risks
• Evaluate performance, security, reliability, trustworthiness, model integrity and operational suitability
• Review AI policies, submissions, technical papers and proposals and advise Army on their implications
• Critically assess vendor, supplier and contractor performance and capability claims
• Identify technical, security, governance, operational, model-integrity and compliance risks
• Recommend practical mitigation and risk-management strategies
• Translate complex findings into clear reports, briefs, submissions and decision-support products
• Engage and coordinate with technical, operational, governance and policy stakeholders
• Capture lessons learned and transfer knowledge to support Army’s enduring AI capability
• Relevant tertiary qualification in engineering, computer science, AI, data science, machine learning, systems engineering, operational analysis, mathematics, physics, statistics or another STEM discipline, or equivalent professional experience
• At least five years’ experience developing, implementing, managing, assuring, testing, evaluating or governing AI, machine learning, data-driven or other advanced technology solutions
• Strong understanding of AI and machine learning systems
• Experience applying systems engineering, risk, assurance, operational analysis, experimentation, T&E or V&V methods to complex real-world problems
• Ability to assess technical evidence, performance claims, assumptions, limitations and risks
• Experience developing or applying governance, assurance, policy, standards, ethics, privacy, security or risk-management frameworks
• Strong written communication and experience advising senior decision-makers
• Ability to work across technical, governance, operational and policy functions
• Australian citizenship and ability to meet Defence security requirements

Highly regarded

• Defence, Defence Industry, DSTG, national security or Commonwealth Government experience
• Generative AI, large language models, retrieval-augmented generation or prompt engineering
• Autonomy, computer vision, natural language processing, predictive analytics or advanced analytics
• Responsible AI, ethical AI, privacy, security and AI risk-management frameworks
• MLOps, DevOps and model lifecycle management
• Microsoft Azure AI, AWS AI/ML, Google Cloud AI or equivalent platforms
• TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, Python or similar technologies
• Experience acting as a technical authority, assurance authority, evaluator or Independent Verification and Validation function
• Technology trials, demonstrations, experimentation, prototyping or operational evaluation

Security and eligibility

• Minimum current NV1 AGSVA clearance required at commencement
• Potential requirement to upgrade to NV2 during the engagement
• Ability to comply with applicable ITAR and controlled technical-information requirements
• RFQTS: 17458
• Task: LCD-26-0077 - Artificial Intelligence Governance, Assurance and TEVV Specialist
• Client: Australian Army
• Organisation: Land Network Integration Centre (LNIC)
• Location: Symonston, ACT
• Work arrangement: Primarily onsite
• Commencement: 12 October 2026
• Initial term: To 30 June 2027, up to 158 working days
• Extensions: Two possible 12-month options
• Hours: Up to 8 hours per day / 40 hours per week
• Travel: Interstate and possible international travel

Rate guidance

Azooa recommended maximum candidate rate: $133.58/hour including super on PAYG.