AI Governance Lead

“It begins at Bendigo Bank”

We’ve never been ‘just a bank’. Just like you should never be ‘just an employee’. We’re united in our belief that in banking, better can be bigger, and together we’re making it happen.

It starts here. With Bendigo Bank… and you.

About the opportunity

Join us to guide AI at the bank to enable the business as we move into this exciting chapter at the Bank! Based in our AI Centre of Excellence you will set frameworks and standards whilst driving adoption and best practise capability uplift across the bank in relation to our use of AI. In this role you will be responsible for shaping our responsible and ethical approach to artificial intelligence as well as developing and implementing a comprehensive AI governance framework to ensures our AI systems are aligned with our values, legal obligations, risk appetite and industry best practices.

Our community is a place to thrive in if you enjoy working in a changing environment and thinking of creative solutions.

In this role you’ll get to…

• Define clear policies, procedures, and guidelines for the development, deployment, and use of AI systems throughout the bank.
• Establish robust processes for risk assessment, mitigation, and monitoring related to AI systems.
• Develop mechanisms for ensuring transparency, accountability, and fairness in AI decision-making.
• Regularly review and update the AI governance framework based on feedback, evolving technologies, and regulatory changes.
• Integrate ethical considerations into all stages of the AI lifecycle, from data collection to model deployment.
• Conduct regular reviews and assessments of AI systems to identify potential biases and unintended consequences.
• Advocate for responsible use of AI within the organisation and externally with stakeholders.

What you’ll bring to the role

To be successful in the role you will have:

• Experience working with AI technologies preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in a governance or compliance role.
• Developed knowledge and understanding of ethical considerations related to AI, including bias, fairness, transparency, and accountability.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear and concise language for diverse audiences.

So, why work with us?

• Want big impact that matters? Here, you’ll know your work directly benefits the customers and communities we all serve.
• Want to be more than just a number? Join a team that truly values you – and that gets more and more diverse every day.
• Want career opportunity AND flexibility? Achieve both here, where we know that balance and progression go hand in hand.

You’ll also get access to a great range of benefits, including:

• Hybrid work? Flexible hours? A compressed work week? Our flexible work options are designed to suit your life. Hybrid work? Flexible hours? A compressed work week? Our flexible work options are designed to suit your life. We offer flexible work options that put our people first, and a hybrid model with at least 60% of your working week spent in the office.
• Health and well-being support, including discounted gym memberships, private health insurance options, and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family members.
• Take your learning to the next level through opportunities like our corporate university ‘BEN U’ or at an external provider of your choice.

We’re making better, bigger. And we’ll get there with you

Could you be our newest team member? Now’s the time to set your sights even higher – on the future you and the future career you deserve. Please note shortlisting and interviews may take place prior to the advertised close date, so don't delay apply now!

We believe a diverse workforce supported by an inclusive culture is central to our success and we actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity of thought to our business. We support candidate requests for adjustment to accommodate an illness, injury, or disability to equitably participate in the selection process.

Still in two minds?

Research suggests 60% of women and underrepresented groups might stop here, even after getting as far as drafting an application. We believe that diversity makes every team stronger, so even if you don’t tick every box we still want to see your application!

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