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Senior Director, Data & AI Governance
Optus —Sydney NSW
- Budgeting
- AI
- Leadership
- Parental leave
- Employee discount
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Macquarie Group Limited —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
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AFCA —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Financial services
- AI
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AI Governance Lead
Intelligen Group —Sydney NSW
- $170,000 - $185,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Financial services
- AI
- Analytics
- Work from home
- Free food
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Senior Manager/Associate Director, Strategy & Transformation
Macquarie Group Limited —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Financial services
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Work from home
Risk & Compliance Senior Manager / Director
Accenture —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
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Research Strategist
Avant —Sydney NSW
- $250,000 a year
- Part-time
- Writing skills
- Research
- Master's degree
Australia AI Adoption Specialist
Tomoro —Sydney NSW
- $120,000 - $180,000 a year
- Full-time
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- Health insurance
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Data Management Product Owner | Associate Director
Macquarie Group Limited —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- AI
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
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Senior Director, Global Professional Services Operations
Genesys —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
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Executive Director, Application and Data Services
Department of Education —Inner West NSW
- $304,069 - $341,488 a year
- Full-time
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Senior Databricks Specialist Lead | AI & Data | Sydney
Deloitte —Sydney NSW
- Azure
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Senior Manager, Data Analytics Consulting
EPAM Systems, Inc. —Sydney NSW
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Senior Director, Public Policy, APAC
Vantage Data Centers APAC Pte. Ltd —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
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- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Annual leave
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Advisory AI Data Specialist
Dell Technologies —Chatswood NSW
- Full-time
- Remote
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Associate Director | Governance & Risk Consulting | Sydney
KPMG —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Management
- Financial services
- In-person
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Data Center Metro Director
Microsoft —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Azure
- Management
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Senior Entertainment Specialist / Account Director
Havas Group —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Parental leave
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Senior Director, Delivery
Coates Group —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Agile
- AI
- Opportunities for advancement
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Senior Director, Organisational Resilience
Optus —Sydney NSW
- Engineering
- Business
- Parental leave
- Employee discount
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Senior Director, Data & AI Governance

Optus -
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Job Details

13 days ago

Benefits

Onsite gym
Parental leave
Employee discount

Qualifications

Risk management
Budgeting
AI
Leadership

Full Job Description

Date: 29 Jun 2026

Location: Sydney, Australia

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Company: Singtel Group

Optus is a leading telecommunications company known for delivering innovative customer solutions, transforming the industry, and evolving into a technology-driven organisation. With a strong commitment to excellence and a customer-centric mindset, we are accelerating our data and AI strategy to unlock new value while ensuring trust, transparency, and responsible innovation.

What You’ll Do

Partnering closely with the VP, Data Office, senior leaders, and key stakeholders across Optus, you will be responsible for:

Leading the enterprise Data & AI Governance function, establishing best-practice frameworks, policies, and controls that enable safe, ethical, and compliant use of data and AI across the organisation
Defining and executing the enterprise-wide data governance strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals, regulatory requirements, and cross-functional collaboration
Setting policies, standards, and controls across data quality, metadata, lineage, access management, and stewardship to ensure consistent and trusted data use
Driving responsible AI adoption, including the development of governance frameworks focused on fairness, transparency, accountability, and explainability
Overseeing AI lifecycle governance, from data sourcing and model development through to deployment, monitoring, and risk management
Establishing model risk and compliance oversight, including bias detection, model documentation, and auditability across all AI initiatives
Building and maintaining an enterprise AI register, ensuring visibility, traceability, and transparency of AI models and use cases
Championing data quality and stewardship, embedding ownership across business domains with clear accountability and measurable outcomes
Partnering with legal, risk, compliance, and technology teams to manage regulatory obligations and data-related risks
Driving a culture of data literacy and responsible innovation through training, engagement, and enterprise capability uplift
Leading governance councils and executive forums, influencing decision-making at the highest levels

What You’ll Bring

Proven executive leadership experience in data governance, data strategy, or AI governance within complex, large-scale organisations
Deep expertise in data governance frameworks, data quality management, metadata, and regulatory compliance
Strong understanding of AI/ML governance, responsible AI practices, and emerging regulatory landscapes
Demonstrated ability to build and scale governance operating models across federated environments
Exceptional stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
Experience balancing innovation with risk management and compliance in data-driven organisations
Strategic thinker with a track record of delivering measurable business outcomes
Strong people leadership capability, with experience building, mentoring, and leading high-performing teams
Commercial acumen, including experience managing budgets, programs, and strategic investments

The Good Stuff…

Competitive remuneration and employee discounts, including monthly credits and savings on Optus products
Flexible working arrangements with a mix of office and remote work
Access to a vibrant campus with on-site facilities including gym, cafés, childcare, and more
Inclusive parental leave and supportive policies for growing families
Ongoing learning and development through Optus U and industry partnerships
Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks fostering a culture of belonging
24/7 wellbeing support services for you and your family

At Optus, we are strengthened by others. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, we’re here to support you.

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