Associate Director, Artificial Intelligence

University of Sydney

Sydney, NSW, Australia
Competitive salary; up to 17% super; salary pyckag...
Hybrid
Enterprise ai strategy leadership
Ai governance and responsible adoption
Transitioning pilots to production scale
This newly created leadership role focuses on operationalising AI across the University of Sydney's teaching, research, and administration functions

Job Summary

  • This newly created leadership role focuses on operationalising AI across the University of Sydney's teaching, research, and administration functions.
  • The successful candidate will lead the execution of the University's AI strategy, translating ambition into practical, scalable outcomes while ensuring robust governance.
  • The position offers a competitive remuneration package including up to 17% superannuation, generous parental leave, and flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Matching Summary

This newly created leadership role focuses on operationalising AI across the University of Sydney's teaching, research, and administration functions.

Salary

Competitive salary; Up to 17% superannuation; Salary packaging options available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Enterprise AI strategy leadership
  • AI governance and responsible adoption
  • Transitioning pilots to production scale
  • Cybersecurity and risk framework knowledge
  • Complex organizational stakeholder management

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic thinking for business value
  • Collaborative leadership across faculties
  • Experience in academic innovation environments
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity effectively

Key Requirements

  • Unrestricted work rights in Australia required
  • Strong experience leading AI operations or governance
  • Technical foundation in software, data, or platform environments

Work Rights

Must have unrestricted work rights in Australia

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