Responsible Tech Policy Strategist

University of Technology Sydney; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work practices

Parental leave

Salary packaging opportunities

Job summary

University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is seeking a Responsible Technology Policy Specialist on a two-year contract to lead HTI’s responsible technology policy programs. You will collaborate across teams to drive AI regulatory reform, engage with government, civil society and industry, and shape policy to foster safe, responsible AI for Australia.

The role is full-time on a hybrid schedule, with a preference for on-campus presence three days per week and potential remote work for two days.

Qualifications

• Experience affecting change and realising excellence in public policy, ideally in areas relevant to AI and technology.
• Skills across the policy development cycle, including rigorous analysis and research, stakeholder engagement, and communication of outputs for impact.
• An understanding of regulatory principles and practices, particularly as they apply to AI and emerging technologies.
• A demonstrated commitment to responsible technology, including consideration of human rights and social justice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver HTI’s flagship programs focused on responsible technology policy.
• Collaborate with HTI team members to drive AI regulatory reform, uplift regulators and public interest lawyers, and shape emerging technology policy.
• Conduct critical research, engage with government, civil society and industry to ensure research affects real and lasting change.
• Be at the forefront of work focused on enabling safe and responsible AI policy, practices and regulation for Australia.

Job description

University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is seeking a Responsible Technology Policy Specialist on a two-year contract to lead HTI’s responsible technology policy programs. You will collaborate across teams to drive AI regulatory reform, engage with government, civil society and industry, and shape policy to foster safe, responsible AI for Australia.

The role is full-time on a hybrid schedule, with a preference for on-campus presence three days per week and potential remote work for two days.