Head of Ai

3 weeks ago

North Ryde, Australia Macquarie University Full time

PRIMARY DETAIL

Newly created role in IT to lead AI governance, development and implementation to support the University’s strategies.
- A competitive salary package commensurate with skills and experience will be negotiated with the successful applicant.
- Full-time, fixed-term role for 3 years. Based at Wallumattagal campus, North Ryde.
- Drive AI governance, development and implementation. Hybrid working arrangement.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Chief Information and Digital Officer, the role will:

- Drive the development, implementation and adoption of AI strategy and best practices, policies, procedures and tools for the University and entities in line with the University’s strategic priorities, and be the primary point of contact for AI.
- Work closely with the Executive Group to respond to governance bodies regarding the University’s AI adoption, and manage follow-up action items.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive stakeholder engagement strategy for AI requirements and projects, including identifying key stakeholders across faculties, departments and external partners, understanding their interests, influence, and expectations and addressing any issues/concerns promptly, as well as monitoring and reporting on stakeholder satisfaction.
- Organize and lead AI Advisory Taskforce Group, working groups, stakeholder meetings, workshops, and presentations to gather feedback and keep stakeholders informed on AI.
- Oversee the development of AI-driven educational tools and platforms to enhance teaching and learning experiences.
- Partner with and facilitate communications between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders to ensure clear understanding of AI capabilities and limitations.
- Stay informed about the latest developments in AI technology and industry trends to provide knowledgeable guidance to stakeholders.
- Promote interdisciplinary collaboration to integrate AI across various departments and faculties.
- Collaborate with faculties and offices to build AI literacy and competency across the University.
- Represent the University in AI-related forums, conferences, and public engagements.

About You

Leadership skills are crucial, as the role will be pivotal in establishing the University's AI capabilities, working closely with executive stakeholders across various departments, and steering both the AI Advisory Taskforce and AI Working Groups towards success.

If you are passionate about leveraging AI to transform the education sector and have the skills and experience to lead ambitious AI projects, we invite you to join our team as the Head of AI at Macquarie University.

About Us

Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation 60 years ago, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we have grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community.

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We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability. Take a look at the

staff benefits

on offer.

To Apply- A tertiary qualification in a related discipline, supplemented by significant experience in AI research, development, and deployment.
- Experience of expert understanding of AI technologies and a commitment to ethical AI practices and data governance.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire teams, with a knack for managing complex stakeholder relationships with a history of engaging and influencing senior executives and key stakeholders to adopt and integrate AI solutions effectively.
- Experience in strong strategic thinking capabilities and excellent problem-solving skills where you can navigate dynamic environments, manage competing priorities, and deliver innovative, business-focused solutions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, accessible language for diverse audiences.
- Extensive experience in project management and process improvement, utilising various methodologies such as Agile, PRINCE2, or PMBOK.
- Proven ability to promote and facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration, integrating AI across various departments and faculties to enhance academic and operational excellence.
- Active participation in AI-related forums, conferences, and public engagements, representing your organization and contributing to broader sector discussions on AI innovation and best practices.
- This position requires a criminal record check and qualification check.

Role-specific Enquiries: Roz Howard, Director, IT Business Services via


General Enquiries: Lizzy Nguyen, HR Consultant via


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