About the UTS Human Technology Institute

The Human Technology Institute (HTI) is at the forefront of driving the regulatory, governance and technical change needed to grasp the benefits of AI and other digital technologies, while addressing the risks that these technologies can pose to human rights. We measure our success by directly influencing policy, by helping Australian business responsibly adopt digital technologies, and by building new data-driven systems that unlock value for underserved, minority, marginalised and vulnerable communities.

We bring together a team of experts with deep experience in law, policy, procurement, governance, statistics, software engineering, and artificial intelligence. Our cross-disciplinarity and deep connection into the full digital technology design, development, evaluation, and deployment lifecycle enables us to deliver solutions for government and business that are not wedded to any one silo or perspective.

About you

HTI is currently seeking a Skills and Capability Development Lead (Responsible AI) to join the team on a two-year contract.

As the Lead, you will draw on your deep experience in up-lifting organisations to effectively adopt, deploy and responsibly manage digital technologies. In particular, you will lead the co-design, development and testing of programs that will support businesses adopting AI and other new and emerging technologies. A key focus of your work will be on the design of Responsible AI skills development frameworks and educational pathways for small and medium enterprise, and the corresponding development of highly practical educational and support resources for these businesses.

As a critical part of the team delivering one of four National AI Adopt Centres funded by the Commonwealth Government, you will be at the centre of work that delivers and enables new AI risk assessment and assurance workflows for Australian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), uplifting the digital literacy of Australian organisations, and enabling thoughtful, ethical, and effective responses to the emergence of artificial intelligence and digital technologies writ large.

The successful applicant will have expertise in:

• the design and delivery of educational, training or uplift programs for business and government audiences
• translating complex topics and concepts into accessible, practical and simple materials suitable for a largely non-technical audiences
• artificial intelligence technologies, including an understanding of the risks, benefits and opportunities across a range of technology types and deployment scenarios
• the current and emerging regulatory environment for digital technologies and artificial intelligence, in particular

Remuneration & Benefits

A competitive salary package, including 17% superannuation in addition to base salary, is on offer for the successful candidate.

This position is full-time and appointment will be made on a fixed term basis for 2 years.

UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices, childcare centres, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

How to Apply

Please click "Apply Now" and include the following in your application:

• A cover letter stating your motivation for applying for this position and working with HTI. Please address key themes of the selection criteria within this cover letter (2-page response maximum)
• A copy of your resume (3-page maximum)

Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Answering Selection Criteria.

Only those applications submitted via the UTS online recruitment system will be accepted. If you are a current UTS staff member, for help on how to apply through NEO please click here.

As you will be unable to save your application once started, please have all required documents and information available prior to commencing.

Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes reference IRC296800 and your name.

Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the UTS Recruitment Team at [email protected] using the subject line: Skills and Capability Development Lead - Responsible AI enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please note: Interviews for this vacancy are intended to be held in December 2024.

This role is open to those with valid Australian work rights

A position description is attached.