Senior Manager, AI

At Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS) we envision every student to be inspired and enabled to flourish and enrich the world. MACS is the largest Catholic school system in Australia. We own, govern and operate approximately 300 Catholic schools, employ over 17,000 staff and serve more than 118,000 students and their families in the Archdiocese of Melbourne.

It is an exciting time to join MACS, where we are transforming to bring to life our strategic plan - MACS 2030: Forming Lives to Enrich the World that will help all MACS staff come together to make the most of what a Catholic education has to offer so that we have the greatest and most distinctive impact in our classrooms, staffrooms and schools communities.

WHY WORK FOR US?

• Professional development opportunities with a defined personalised annual budget
• Access to flexible working arrangements, which include working from home
• You will work in a tight-knit, supportive team to ensure you succeed in your role
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP) supported by Mental Health First Aiders in the workplace, providing a safe and caring environment to our staff and students

The MACS Code of Conduct (the Code) embodies our collective commitment to fostering a positive and supportive work environment that prioritises the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone, inspired by our Catholic faith. We ask that all staff read and understand the Code and model the behaviours that are expected of us.

YOUR ROLE

The Senior Manager, AI is responsible for leading the strategy, delivery, and governance of Artificial Intelligence across MACS to deliver measurable value for business operations and education related AI capability, while upholding MACS's Catholic mission and values. The Manager, AI accelerates responsible AI adoption across MACS Offices, supported by strong governance, risk management, and capability uplift.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Develop, maintain, and execute the MACS AI strategy and roadmap aligned to MACS2030, Digital Ambition, and enterprise priorities, including clear value hypotheses and benefits measures.
• Establish and steward AI governance, policies, standards, and guidelines to ensure safe, ethical, and responsible AI adoption consistent with Catholic identity and the dignity of the person.
• Lead the design, delivery, and operation of robust, supportable, and outcome‑focused AI solutions (including ML and GenAI) which utilise the full potential of MACS data assets in collaboration with data, architecture, integration, cyber security, and business solution teams.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements, including data privacy, child safety, professional integrity, and audit obligations, embedding privacy‑by‑design and safety‑by‑design principles.
• Identify, assess, and manage AI‑related risks including bias, privacy, security, and operational impact, implementing appropriate controls, human‑in‑the‑loop safeguards, monitoring, and change governance.
• Enable modern AI platforms and capabilities (e.g. Azure AI/ML, MLOps, GenAI platforms), including vendor and partner engagement and partnership with internal delivery teams such as Applications and Integration Engineering or Data Engineering teams
• Maintain comprehensive documentation, standards, and artefacts (e.g. design decisions, model documentation, DPIAs/PIAs) to ensure transparency, traceability, and audit readiness.

ABOUT YOU

• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering AI strategy, roadmaps, and solutions that deliver measurable business or educational outcomes.
• Proven experience establishing governance frameworks, policies, and standards for safe, ethical, and responsible AI.
• Strong understanding of regulatory, privacy, and risk considerations, particularly within education or similarly regulated environments.
• Demonstrated capability identifying and managing AI risks, including bias, privacy, security, and operational impacts, supported by robust controls and governance.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical, educational, and executive audiences.
• Demonstrated discipline in documentation, assurance, and audit‑ready practices.

HOW TO APPLY

Please refer to the position description for further details about the role and the Key Selection Criteria. Click APPLY to submit your application. If you have any queries about this role, they can be directed to our Talent Acquisition team by email r***@***********.au

You will need to provide: An up to-date Resume and A cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria, limited to two pages

Note: MACS is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care. The successful candidate must hold or acquire and maintain a Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) and/or Working with Children Check and must be willing to obtain and maintain a National Criminal History Check. Candidates must hold full Australian Working Rights and provide evidence of this.

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