Risk Specialist - Data and AI

Australian Retirement Trust; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation 14%

Training & development

Hybrid work

Office facilities

Job summary

Australian Retirement Trust is seeking a Risk Specialist - Data, Privacy & AI to support the Risk Management Framework across data, privacy and AI. You will work with stakeholders across Risk, Legal, Compliance, Technology and Data to identify, assess and monitor risks and to strengthen governance and decision making.

The role is permanent and based in Brisbane or Melbourne. You will help monitor controls and indicators, develop governance materials and contribute to risk awareness across the

Qualifications

• Experience in risk management within a regulated environment.
• Background in data, privacy or AI governance.
• Strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
• Proven ability to coordinate stakeholders and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience producing governance materials for committees.
• Proficiency with Excel/Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Data, Privacy & AI risk framework, registers and governance records.
• Coordinate risk and control assessments, workshops and treatment plans with stakeholders.
• Monitor KRIs, controls and remediation activities; provide timely reporting.
• Develop dashboards and governance committee materials for management.
• Support assurance activities, control testing and compliance monitoring programs.
• Track incidents, near misses and remediation actions; identify trends.
• Research emerging risks and regulatory developments relevant to data, privacy and AI.
• Create guidance materials and uplift risk awareness across the business.

Skills

Risk management

Data privacy

AI governance

Regulatory awareness

Stakeholder coordination

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Governance reporting

Problem solving

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Australian Retirement Trust – Brisbane QLD

Description

We're all about helping our members make the most of their money. And while they go after their goals, you can too. As a Risk Specialist - Data, Privacy & AI, you'll support the effective application of our Risk Management Framework across data, privacy and artificial intelligence. Working closely with stakeholders across Risk, Legal, Compliance, Technology and Data teams, you'll help identify, assess, monitor and manage risks while supporting strong governance, assurance and risk-informed decision making.

This is an opportunity to contribute to a growing area of strategic importance. You'll help maintain risk frameworks, coordinate assessments and workshops, monitor controls and key risk indicators, perform assurance activities and provide meaningful insights that support management and governance forums. You'll also stay close to emerging risks, regulatory developments and industry trends to help strengthen ART's approach to data, privacy and AI risk management.

This role is a permanent opportunity and is based in Brisbane or Melbourne.

Responsibilities

Day to day, you'll:

• Support the ongoing management and improvement of the Data, Privacy & AI risk framework, registers and governance records.
• Coordinate risk and control assessments, workshops and treatment plans across a broad range of stakeholders.
• Monitor key risk indicators, controls and remediation activities, providing timely reporting and insights.
• Build and maintain risk dashboards, management reporting and governance committee materials.
• Support assurance activities, control testing and compliance monitoring programs.
• Track incidents, near misses and remediation actions while identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct research on emerging risks, regulatory changes and industry developments relevant to data, privacy and AI.
• Develop guidance materials and contribute to risk awareness and capability uplift initiatives across the business.

Qualifications

It goes without saying you'll be a great communicator with top notch interpersonal skills. We'll also expect you to pick up problems and come up with quick, creative ways to solve them. It's quite likely you tick some of the following boxes too:

• You have experience in risk management, compliance, audit, assurance or control-related roles within a complex or regulated environment.
• Your background includes exposure to data, technology, privacy, AI governance or operational risk disciplines.
• You'll bring strong analytical skills and confidence interpreting information, identifying trends and presenting meaningful insights.
• You're experienced in coordinating stakeholders, facilitating discussions and managing multiple priorities effectively.
• You have worked with risk registers, controls, incidents, remediation activities or assurance programs.
• Your written communication skills enable you to produce concise reports and materials for a range of audiences.
• You'll be confident using Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint to analyse information and present findings.
• You're adaptable, curious and motivated to learn in a rapidly evolving risk and regulatory landscape.

About us

Our 2.4 million members trust us to take care of around $375 billion in retirement savings. And we help them take charge of their finances and face the future with confidence. Our inclusive culture means you'll be valued and heard in a respectful workplace. We've created an environment where you can be yourself and do amazing work. It's that simple.
Everyone is welcome to apply. We value diverse thinking, cultures, perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities. Awaken your career at Australian Retirement Trust.
Applications close 15th November 2026.

We don't want to leave you with a monstrous wait. So, you'll hear from us after the closing date to find out whether you've made it through to the next round or not. Being fair and up-front is important to us - and recruitment is no different.

Why join us

Bring your potential to Australian Retirement Trust and unleash our monster possibilities:

• You'll get 14% super as standard, to help your future come alive.
• Build a career to be proud of through excellent training and development opportunities.
• Balance your work between in-person days at our purpose-built hubs and working from home.
• In the office, enjoy end of trip facilities, a yoga and multi-faith room, parent and carer rooms, quiet rooms, BrewHub coffee facilities, and collaborative team spaces.

We use technology, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support parts of our recruitment process - such as reviewing applications, supporting screening interviews, reference checking, and matching skills to roles. All final hiring decisions are made by people.

By applying, you agree to the use of these technologies as part of the recruitment process.