Director, AI & Innovation Transformation

Australian Department of Employment and Workplace Relations; Waverley; On-site; AUD 152,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, Bondi NSW, is seeking an EL2 Director for Innovation and AI Transformation. The role focuses on driving adoption of AI and emerging technologies to improve services and outcomes, reporting to the Assistant Secretary of Innovation, Design and Delivery.

The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams across policy, service delivery and technology, align with the DEWR AI Strategy, and advance responsible AI, governance and risk

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the Department's AI, innovation and emerging technology initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to apply AI and digital innovation to improve policy delivery, operational performance and service delivery outcomes.
• Embed governance approaches that support the safe, ethical and responsible use of AI and emerging technologies.
• Lead experimentation, proof-of-concepts and innovation programs, translating successful initiatives into scalable business outcomes.
• Provide strategic advice on emerging technology trends, risks and opportunities.
• Foster innovation capability across the Department through thought leadership, partnerships and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to identify and prioritise innovation opportunities and investment decisions.
• Provide strategic leadership and authoritative advice to senior executives on complex digital, technology and business transformation matters.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to achieve high-quality outcomes in a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing environment.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation and organisational capability uplift.

Job description

Australian Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, Bondi NSW, is seeking an EL2 Director for Innovation and AI Transformation. The role focuses on driving adoption of AI and emerging technologies to improve services and outcomes, reporting to the Assistant Secretary of Innovation, Design and Delivery.

The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams across policy, service delivery and technology, align with the DEWR AI Strategy, and advance responsible AI, governance and risk