AI Ethics and Capability Lead

About this role

• Full time maximum term position up to 2 years (part-time considered)
• Salary range: $98,902 - $123,624 (pro rata) plus super plus salary packaging
• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office model

About the role
In this role you will establish and maintain the ethical frameworks, governance structures and people-centred procedures to guide AI development and usage. You will focus on capability-building training to promote AI literacy by developing guidelines and capability materials, ensuring responsible and compliant AI practices.

You will also be required to collaborate with the Data, Analytics and AI Steering Committee, as well as other stakeholders to align AI initiatives with VLA's values, foster trust and transparency and contribute to our strategic goals in ethical AI and application. You will also support the VLA Ethics and Human Rights Advisory Group (EHRAG) to ensure AI projects align with ethical standards and human rights.

This role is based at our Melbourne CBD office on Wurundjeri Country.

About you
As our ideal candidate, you will possess:

• Solid understanding of AI technologies and approaches.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate and delivery complex AI ethics and capability initiatives.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate ethical principles and influence decision makers and teams.
• Tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Ethics, Law, or a related field (mandatory).

Don't meet every requirement? At VLA, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.

About Victoria Legal Aid
We provide legal representation to those who need it most. With over 1400 staff employed in 16 offices across Victoria, we help people with their legal problems by providing information, advice and education with a focus on the prevention and early resolution of legal problems.

Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds and foster a work culture that's inclusive as well as diverse. Your unique ideas and perspectives are valued so that we best represent the people we serve.

Employee benefits

• Focus on work-life balance including flexible working arrangements
• Hybrid work from home & office model
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Excellent salary packaging options including General Expenses up to $15,900, Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 and Novated Leasing
• Opportunity to join Myki Commuter Club(and salary package the cost)
• Supportive team environment in modern offices (including free gym and end-of-trip facilities at our CBD office)
• Access to discounted Private Health Insurance

How to apply
To be considered for this role, please submit your current resume and a completed candidate application form.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our team.

For further information, please review the attached position description or contact Lauren Rolfo, Recruitment Specialist on (03) 9269 0225 or recruitment@vla.vic.gov.au.

No agency applications will be accepted.

Applications close by 11.59pm on Sunday 6 April 2025.

Other relevant information
It is a requirement that staff attend for office-based days at their primary work location. In line with this requirement, interstate applications will be considered only where the candidate is able and willing to relocate to Victoria, unless part of a border community.

VLA is committed to putting the safety and wellbeing of children first.