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AI Governance COE Lead

🗓️ Posted 2026-07-23 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Full-time Hybrid ICT

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A$18,333–A$25,000/mo (A$219,996–A$300,000/yr)

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About the Company

Primary Details Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: Employee Location: Sydney Type: permanent, fulltime position Hybrid role, Happy to talk flexible working Click here to discover what it's like to be a part of QBE Group

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced AI Governance leader to oversee and strengthen QBE's AI governance framework across the organisation. In this highly visible role, you'll lead the governance standards, processes and controls that enable the safe, responsible and compliant use of AI, partnering with stakeholders across the business to ensure AI solutions are implemented in line with regulatory requirements and QBE's risk appetite. As the AI Governance COE Lead, you'll be responsible for leading the oversight and management of AI governance policy, standards and processes across QBE. Acting as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert, you'll work closely with senior stakeholders across Business Divisions and Corporate Functions, including Data, Technology, Privacy, and Risk teams, to drive governance, risk, and compliance.

Responsibilities

  • ● Lead the implementation and ongoing uplift of QBE's AI Governance Policy, standards and operating framework.
  • ● Partner with Divisional and Group stakeholders to embed AI governance processes and ensure consistent adoption across the organisation.
  • ● Provide leadership and oversight for AI governance activities, ensuring alignment with regulatory, risk and compliance requirements.
  • ● Drive change management and stakeholder engagement initiatives to support awareness, accountability and adoption of AI governance practices.
  • ● Lead and continuously improve the third-party AI assessment process, ensuring robust governance of external AI solutions.
  • ● Identify opportunities to streamline, digitise and enhance AI governance processes, reporting and risk oversight frameworks.
  • ● At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.
  • ● We're an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries - which means we're big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It's an exciting time. We're building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.
  • ● What if you could have a positive impact - at work and in the world As part of the QBE team, you'll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind.

Requirements

  • ● You are a strategic thinker and trusted advisor with deep experience in AI governance, data and AI risk, or emerging technology governance. You bring a practical approach to embedding governance frameworks, can influence stakeholders at all levels, and enjoy working in a fast-moving environment where standards, regulations and technology continue to evolve. Ideally, you'll bring experience from a mature, highly regulated environment and have a passion for shaping the future of responsible AI.
  • ● Proven experience leading and embedding AI governance, model governance, AI risk or responsible AI frameworks within a large and complex organisation.
  • ● Strong understanding of AI governance, AI risk management, emerging regulations and industry best practice.
  • ● Demonstrated ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders across business, technology, risk, compliance and governance functions.
  • ● Experience driving organisational change, operating model uplift and governance process transformation.
  • ● Strong communication, facilitation and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts into practical outcomes
  • ● Experience within financial services, insurance, banking or another highly regulated environment, with a track record of delivering thought leadership in AI governance highly regarded.
  • ● Coaching for success, Critical Thinking, Data Quality Assessments, Decision Making, Influencing, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Master Data Management (MDM), Navigating ambiguity, Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Reporting and Analysis, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Thought Leadership
  • ● To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.
  • ● Equal Employment Opportunity:
  • ● QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.

Benefits

  • ● 'Hybrid Working' - a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance
  • ● Free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
  • ● 18 weeks' gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super
  • ● 2025 Winner of Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award at the Insurance Business Australia Awards for our Respect@QBE program
  • ● 2023 Most Inclusive Workplace at the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Awards
  • ● Ranked in the top ten in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2025 for medium sized program as voted by graduates