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Manager - Data & AI (Governance)

Manager - Data & AI (Governance)

Precision SourcingCouncil of the City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
5 days ago
Job description

Manager - Data & AI (Governance) (11956) Sydney, Australia

Salary : AUD180000 - AUD190000 per annum + super + benefits

Lead Data Analytics / Governance practice

Lead Data Analytics / Governance practice at an established compliance-focused organisation. Manage 4-5 reports deploying production ML models on cloud whilst establishing responsible AI policies.

The Role

Build AI governance from the ground up whilst managing a high-performing data and AI team. Split your time across :

  • AI Governance (30%) – Build ISO 42001 compliance frameworks and responsible AI policies
  • People Leadership (30%) – Lead, mentor and hold accountable a team of 4-5 engineers / scientists
  • AI / ML Development (40%) – Deploy production ML models using Azure ML, Databricks, Azure OpenAI

Report to Head of Data & Analytics (CFO stakeholder). Shape the organisation's AI strategy with executive visibility.

What You'll Do

AI / ML & Advanced Analytics

  • Design and deploy end-to-end ML models and AI solutions using Azure stack
  • Implement MLOps practices (model deployment, monitoring, CI / CD)
  • Lead AI strategy including LLMs and emerging technologies
  • Mentor team on ML, deep learning and advanced analytics
  • AI Governance & Compliance

  • Build AI governance frameworks from scratch (ISO 42001)
  • Establish data governance processes (metadata, quality, lineage)
  • Ensure regulatory compliance (privacy, security, responsible AI)
  • Create policies for ethical, explainable and trustworthy AI
  • Data Engineering & Leadership

  • Oversee automated data pipelines and DataOps processes
  • Lead BI initiatives using Power BI and Azure data infrastructure
  • Set high technical standards and hold team accountable
  • Have difficult conversations – we need backbone, not "too nice"
  • Must Have

    Education & Experience :

  • 7+ years in ML / AI or advanced analytics
  • 3+ years in leadership roles
  • Production ML deployment track record
  • Technical Stack :

  • Azure : Azure ML, Databricks, Synapse, Data Factory, Azure OpenAI, Functions
  • Python : Pandas, NumPy, PyTorch / TensorFlow, MLflow, LangChain
  • MLOps : Docker, CI / CD, model monitoring
  • SQL : Advanced query optimisation
  • Power BI : Dashboard development
  • Governance :

  • Data governance frameworks
  • AI governance standards (ISO 42001 knowledge ideally)
  • Regulatory compliance experience
  • Leadership :

  • Direct communicator who has experience with people management
  • Balances supportive with demanding high standards
  • Translates complex AI / ML to non-technical executives
  • Track record mentoring engineers into senior roles
  • Stand Out With

  • Hands-on AI delivery experience
  • Built and / or advised on AI governance frameworks in regulated industries
  • ISO 42001 or responsible AI practices experience (nice to have)
  • Recent hands‑on technical work (last 2 years)
  • Package

  • Base : AUD180000‑190000 + super (~AUD201000‑213000 total comp)
  • Professional development budget
  • Hybrid 3 days office / 2 days WFH
  • Executive visibility and strategic influence
  • You Are

    An AI / ML leader passionate about governance and compliance, not just model performance. You've stepped into management but maintain your technical edge. You challenge engineers / scientists / analysts on data specific projects whilst maintaining the long‑term growth and direction of the team.

    Critical : Hands‑on AI / ML experience (Cloud – snowflake or Azure, Databricks, production ML) AND genuine passion for AI governance, compliance and responsible AI.

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