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 by moving use cases from pilot to secure, scalable production services

Job Summary

  • This newly created leadership role focuses on operationalising AI across the University of Sydney by moving use cases from pilot to secure, scalable production services.
  • The successful candidate will lead the execution of the University's AI strategy while overseeing platforms, services, and operational processes to ensure reliability and governance.
  • The position offers a competitive remuneration package including up to 17% superannuation, generous parental leave entitlements, and flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Matching Summary

This newly created leadership role focuses on operationalising AI across the University of Sydney by moving use cases from pilot to secure, scalable production services.

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 stakeholder collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic thinking for business value
  • Influence across academic communities
  • Navigating ambiguity in large organizations
  • Strong technical foundation in data platforms

Key Requirements

  • Unrestricted work rights in Australia
  • Experience leading AI operations in complex organisations
  • Knowledge of responsible AI and cybersecurity frameworks

Work Rights

Must have unrestricted work rights in Australia

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