AI Testing & Assurance Practice Lead
Peoplebank ·www.peoplebank.com.au
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AI Testing & Assurance Practice Lead 12-Month Day Rate Contract | Melbourne
Join a major enterprise as it establishes an enterprise-wide AI Testing & Assurance capability.
This senior leadership role will define the standards, evidence requirements and assurance framework used to assess and approve AI solutions before release. Working across Transformation, Technology, Risk and AI teams, you will establish how AI systems are validated, governed and independently assured, while also shaping the future of AI-enabled testing practices.
Key Responsibilities
Peoplebank and Leaders IT are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need adjustments to the recruitment process due to your circumstances, please let us know—we’re here to support you.
Join a major enterprise as it establishes an enterprise-wide AI Testing & Assurance capability.
This senior leadership role will define the standards, evidence requirements and assurance framework used to assess and approve AI solutions before release. Working across Transformation, Technology, Risk and AI teams, you will establish how AI systems are validated, governed and independently assured, while also shaping the future of AI-enabled testing practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and own the enterprise AI Testing & Assurance Framework.
- Establish standards covering AI safety, bias, explainability, drift, resilience and monitoring.
- Provide independent assurance and release-readiness recommendations for high-risk AI initiatives.
- Translate AI risk and governance obligations into practical testing, validation and evidence requirements.
- Define the business validation model to ensure AI outcomes are appropriate, explainable and safe.
- Lead the Business Testing team through capability uplift and workforce transition initiatives.
- Partner with Technology, Transformation and Risk teams to embed AI assurance into existing delivery and governance processes.
- Proven experience building AI/ML testing, model validation, Responsible AI or assurance frameworks.
- Strong understanding of AI risks including bias, reliability, explainability, adversarial testing and monitoring.
- Background in Testing, Quality Engineering, Assurance, Risk or Governance.
- Experience influencing senior stakeholders and providing independent assurance recommendations.
- Demonstrated capability in driving organisational change, capability uplift and new operating models.
- Experience within regulated environments is highly regarded.
- Financial Services, Banking or Insurance experience.
- Responsible AI, AI Governance or Model Risk Management expertise.
- Experience with AI evaluation frameworks, red teaming or AI-enabled testing practices.
Peoplebank and Leaders IT are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need adjustments to the recruitment process due to your circumstances, please let us know—we’re here to support you.
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Where is the AI Testing & Assurance Practice Lead job located?
The AI Testing & Assurance Practice Lead role with Peoplebank is based in Melbourne, VIC, AU.
What does the AI Testing & Assurance Practice Lead role pay?
Peoplebank lists the AI Testing & Assurance Practice Lead role at AUD 800–1,600 per month.
Is the AI Testing & Assurance Practice Lead role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Peoplebank.
What experience level is the AI Testing & Assurance Practice Lead role?
The AI Testing & Assurance Practice Lead position is aimed at lead-level candidates.
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