AusAlert AI Policy and Implementation Lead

The contractor will support the Chief AI Officer and relevant business areas across NEMA and will work with stakeholders including Data, ICT, Cyber Security, Privacy, Legal, Procurement, policy and program areas. Key duties and responsibilities Key duties and responsibilities Develop, implement and maintain AI policies, governance frameworks, guidance and supporting processes. Support the responsible and safe adoption of AI across the organisation. Conduct and support AI Use Case Assessments, including identification of appropriate risks, controls and safeguards. Provide practical advice on AI governance, risk, assurance and implementation. Support business areas to identify, assess and progress appropriate AI opportunities and use cases. Translate AI policy and governance requirements into practical implementation activities. Provide advice on emerging AI technologies, capabilities, opportunities and risks. Work collaboratively with policy, data, technology, cyber security, privacy, legal and business stakeholders. Support compliance and assurance activities relating to AI-enabled systems and use cases. Develop practical guidance, templates and other materials to support consistent AI adoption. Support organisational AI capability uplift and knowledge transfer. Contribute to the evaluation and implementation of AI technologies, including generative AI and automation capabilities. Where appropriate, support the exploration and development of AI agents, agentic workflows and AI-enabled automation. Provide clear advice and briefings to senior stakeholders on AI governance, implementation, risks and opportunities. Criteria The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a response to each criterion. Each response is limited to 3000 characters. Essential criteria 1. 1. AI Policy, Governance and Implementation Capability Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing AI policy, governance frameworks and practical arrangements for the responsible adoption of AI. Responses should demonstrate experience in: developing and implementing AI policies, governance frameworks, guidance and controls; conducting AI Use Case Assessments, including identification and treatment of relevant risks; translating policy and governance requirements into practical implementation activities; and supporting organisations to safely identify, assess and progress AI opportunities and use cases. 2. 2. Relevant AI Experience and Technical Understanding Demonstrated experience delivering AI governance and implementation activities within complex organisations, preferably within the Australian Government, public sector or another highly regulated environment. Responses should demonstrate: strong understanding of generative AI, Large Language Models and emerging AI capabilities; experience working across technical, policy, governance, risk and business stakeholders; experience supporting the responsible adoption and implementation of AI technologies; and demonstrated ability to provide practical advice on AI risks, opportunities and implementation considerations. Experience with the Microsoft AI ecosystem, including Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Studio, and experience developing AI agents, agentic workflows or AI-enabled automation will be highly regarded. 3. 3. Personnel and Capacity to Deliver Suitably qualified and experienced personnel with the capability and capacity to deliver the required services. Responses should demonstrate: availability and capacity to rapidly mobilise and deliver the engagement; ability to operate independently while working collaboratively across multidisciplinary stakeholder groups; strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex AI matters to senior and non-technical stakeholders; and ability to provide continuity, knowledge transfer and capability uplift throughout the engagement. Opportunity summary Sellers can submit Up to 3 candidates Number of sellers invited Between 5 and 10 Number of candidates submitted Fewer than 10 RFQ closing time 01 Weeks 01 Days 06 Hours Send us feedback About Accessibility Privacy Terms of use Disclaimer and copyright An initiative of the Digital Transformation Agency The Australian Government acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the Elders past and present. © Commonwealth of Australia