About WCHN
Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We’re shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.

What WCHN Can Offer You

• Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
• Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
• Free public transport to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.

About the role

Supports WCHN’s Artificial Intelligence strategy by guiding the development, governance and ethical use of AI technologies. The Artificial Intelligence Officer builds organisational capability, drives innovation, and partners across teams to integrate AI solutions that enhance efficiency and patient centred care.

Key duties of the role

• Provide leadership and direction on AI and to continue to grow WCHN’s AI maturity building capability and capacity.
• Lead the execution of the organisation's AI strategy in alignment with overall business objectives.
• Contribute to the roadmap for AI implementation and prioritise projects based on value, feasibility, and resource availability.
• Provide leadership in the maintenance of a robust AI governance framework.
• Ensuring AI practices comply with relevant regulations and standards.

Skills and Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in Computer science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in Digital Health, machine learning, or data science roles.
• Strong understanding of AI ethics, data privacy, and governance standards.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing AI strategies and policies.
• Ability to plan, lead, implement, manage, and evaluate goals, objectives and strategies.

Enquiries can be directed to

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AI Director and Deputy Research Officer

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