Job Description

You’re someone who wants to create outcomes that have a real impact on the people of NSW.

You're a critical thinker who thrives on exploring complex policy issues. Your expertise and advice could influence outcomes for the future of NSW.

In this role, you'll:

Work as an AI Governance Specialist (Policy, Process & Risk), you will develop and maintain AI governance policies, risk controls, and procurement frameworks to ensure ethical and compliant AI use.

Develop and maintain AI governance policies, risk controls, and procurement frameworks to ensure ethical and compliant AI use.

You will develop and operate the AI risk management process, support the integration of governance controls in sourcing and contracts, and coordinate ethical and privacy reviews.

The role supports assurance submissions to DCS and other bodies, maintaining the AI system register, and monitoring regulatory developments.

Additionally, in coordination with the change managers, leading change and adoption strategies, creating user guidance, and delivering role specific training on AI safety, ethics, and compliance.    

This role will provide you a wonderful opportunity to gain/increase your experience within a department that is setting the AI standards within TfNSW. It is very much a holistic role; unlike other organisations you’ll not just be involved in a singular process.

This role reports into the Data & AI Governance Product Owner/Lead. We currently have two open vacancies at this level.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the and information pack

About you

For you to be successful within this role you should meet with all, or most of the following criteria:

• Experience within AI Data Governance (essential), in addition to general experience gained within data governance
• Strong knowledge of AI, you have gained significant experience with Data Governance/Data Management platforms
• Proven abilities to curate high-quality documents pertaining to processes, frameworks, standards etc.
• Critical soft skills will include the ability to negotiate, influence, multitask, a ‘can do’ attitude, pro-active, systematic, solution driven, and engaging.

Preferred, but not essential:

• AI Ethics certification and/or data governance certification
• Experience using and/or implementing Collibra, Databricks, or similar platforms
• You may have a background in companies that have dedicated AI services, such as large/global financial services, healthcare, or consultancy firms.

Note: internally this role is officially named a ‘Data Governance Framework Manager.’

This is a fixed-term flexible hybrid role (up until the 30th of September 2026). 50% of your time will be office based, with two-three days based from our Macquarie Park office, and/or Elizabeth Street office in the CBD. Salary - $158,393.00 + super.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.

This role is hybrid-friendly, meaning you can mix in-person days at your team’s home base location with remote days.

What are you waiting for…? Connect with us. Apply now!

Applications close: 11:59 pm, Friday 30th January 2026

For more information about this role, please contact KEVIN.DORAN@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal people or Supporting people with disability for more info or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

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