Take hold of a monster opportunity and join our Data & AI team as an AI & Data Ethics Governance Specialist. If you’re a good fit for this role and live in Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne we’d love you to apply.
Why join us?
- You'll get 14% super as standard, to help your future come alive.
- Unleash your potential and 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.
About the Role
As the AI & Data Ethics Governance Specialist, you will help shape the ethical and responsible use of AI and data across ART. You’ll work cross-functionally to embed governance, transparency, fairness, and accountability into AI initiatives. This role is key to ensuring ART’s practices align with community expectations, ethical standards, and regulatory obligations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain ethical AI governance frameworks aligned with ART’s data and digital governance practices.
- Review AI and data initiatives for ethical, fairness, and reputational risks.
- Collaborate with Risk, Compliance, and Legal teams to ensure regulatory alignment.
- Support impact assessments and risk classification for AI initiatives.
- Lead and coordinate the Responsible AI Working Group, including forums and documentation.
- Champion responsible AI practices through training, tools, and awareness programs.
- Contribute to AI oversight processes, including system monitoring and transparency notes.
- Stay informed on global trends and best practices in AI and data governance.
This role is a permanent opportunity.
Location: Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne.
About you
You are passionate about ethical technology and have a strong foundation in AI governance, risk, and compliance. You bring a collaborative mindset and are confident engaging with diverse stakeholders to drive responsible innovation. Your ability to assess complex risks and influence strategic direction makes you a trusted advisor in this space.
Key Skills and Experience:
- Strong understanding of AI ethics, data governance, and emerging regulation.
- Experience in policy, risk, or compliance roles within data-driven environments.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Ability to assess risk from legal, technical, and societal impact perspectives.
- Experience facilitating governance forums and working groups.
- Practical experience applying ethical or risk frameworks to emerging technologies.
- Familiarity with fairness, explainability, and transparency metrics in AI systems.
- Exposure to frameworks such as ISO/IEC 23894, Responsible AI Principles, or AI impact assessments.
About us
Our 2.4 million members trust us to take care of over $330 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.
Apply online now
Everyone is welcome to apply. We value diverse thinking, cultures, perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities. Awaken your career at Australian Retirement Trust and apply now. Applications close 17 August 2025.
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.
