Lead, Data and AI Governance

7 days ago


Footscray, Victoria, Australia Greater Western Water Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Job description:

  • Brand new role Flexibility to WFH & the Footscray/ Sunbury office
  • Free income protection & life insurance, discounted health insurance & monthly work life balance days.
  • Bring your expertise to lead the development and implementation of our inaugural enterprise-wide data & AI governance framework

About Greater Western Water

We're water… and more.

GWW is a Victorian government owned water corporation that provides an essential service to some of the fastest-growing communities in Australia, stretching from Melbourne's CBD to Lancefield in the north and Bacchus Marsh in the west. Click here to learn more

Benefits

  • We embrace flexibility and connection with a balance of on-site and WFH.
  • Free onsite parking (subject to availability)
  • Gender neutral, 16-week parental leave available from commencement
  • Monthly work life balance day off to treat yourself (if full-time)
  • Free income protection and salary continuance insurance
  • Access to corporate health insurance deals with major providers
  • Wellbeing, prayer, and sensory rooms in the Footscray and Sunbury office

The opportunity

In the brand-new role as the Lead, Data & AI Governance working within the Data and Security team, you will be leading the development and implementation of our inaugural enterprise-wide data and AI governance framework

Day to day you will work across the organisation to connect with key stakeholders, create a practical roadmap, develop tools and processes to mature the Data & AI governance practices.  As the expert, you will liaise with external audits and conduct reviews.

If you enjoy the challenge of establishing secure practices in data and AI governance and want to work for a purpose-driven organisation, apply today

Responsibilities

  • Lead the ongoing development of GWWs inaugural data and AI governance framework, incorporating the ethical, legal and effective use of data and AI.
  • Develop and implement a pragmatic roadmap to improve data and AI governance maturity, in alignment with organisational governance and objectives, compliance obligations, and relevant legislation.
  • Lead the implementation of a robust data stewardship and quality program and the data lifecycle management practices.
  • Direct the ongoing refinement of the organisations data and AI framework, particularly in relation to technology advancements and ethical AI considerations.
  • Propose and establish data breach response procedures and establish regulatory and compliance reporting.

Skills & Experience

  • Experience in similar data and / or AI governance role, managing initiatives in relation to data quality, AI ethics and compliance with data protection regulations.

  • Demonstrated experience in successfully developing and implementing data and AI governance frameworks and roadmaps.

  • Exception ability to communicate and influence to achieve the best practice outcomes in compliance around data and AI governance.
  • Good understanding around change management and affecting the desired positive change behaviours, practices and outcomes.
  • Excellent knowledge around obligations and compliance with State government acts and regulations (Privacy and Data Protection Act, Victorian Protective Data Security Standards, Notifiable Data Breach requirements)

See yourself thrive

Our vision for GWW is Thriving People and Country. We aim to be as diverse as the communities we serve and are deeply committed to building a workplace where everybody thrives. We're supportive, inclusive, and friendly, and value everyone for who they are and what they can bring.

We're seeking applicants across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities, and will make reasonable adjustments as required, so please talk to us about what you need.

Don't meet every single requirement? If you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.

Don't delay your application, include your resume, and cover letter (no more than 1 page), shortlisting will commence early

The successful candidate will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including reference checks, medical assessments, a national police check, and verification of working rights in Australia.

Applications close: Thursday 9, October


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