Edith Cowan University

Are you ready to belong to a dynamic community where courage, creativity, and optimism are essential elements of our DNA? At ECU we’re inspired by the incredible achievements of Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament and a lifelong champion of education. Empowered by her legacy, we’re united in our vision to lead the sector in educational experience and expand our impact through world-class research.

Embrace an opportunity to become part of something extraordinary.

Digital Services at Edith Cowan University is responsible for delivering and evolving the digital platforms, data, and capabilities that enable teaching, research, and university operations. The team drives the strategy and roadmap for enterprise digital solutions, including core systems, analytics, data governance, integration, and emerging technologies such as AI.

Working in close partnership with business areas across the University, Digital Services focuses on building secure, reliable, and scalable platforms that improve staff productivity, enable data-driven decision-making, and support innovation. The service centre brings together architecture, delivery, and operational expertise to ensure digital solutions are aligned to enterprise standards while remaining practical, modern, and fit for purpose.

About the Opportunity

You will join a team of skilled digital and data professionals within Digital Services – Data Governance and Analytics, working collaboratively with stakeholders across the University to deliver trusted, enterprise-wide AI capabilities.

As an AI lead you will be responsible for:

Establish enterprise AI principles, standards, and guardrails in collaboration with University stakeholders.
Lead AI governance, including ethical use, risk assessment, and assurance of AI solutions.
Design and deliver AI solutions aligned to business priorities, enterprise architecture, and trusted data.
Manage the AI innovation pipeline—from ideation and pilots to production—driving measurable value.
Conduct due diligence on AI platforms and vendors to ensure security, privacy, and compliance.
Enable responsible AI adoption by building guidance, communities of practice, and organisational capability.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

Proven experience leading AI or digital innovation initiatives at an Enterprise level.
Strong understanding of generative AI technologies and their applications in complex environments; preferably higher education.
Demonstrated ability to engage and collaborate with variety of stakeholders in a complex environment.
Experience in development, support and application of AI / Data capabilities.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and change management skills.
Familiarity with policy development, data governance, and ethical AI frameworks

Benefits of working at ECU

At ECU we’re committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees. Growth and development matter here, because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do. Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee benefits; visit our website to read about flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, our commitment to Wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts and industry-leading superannuation.

Contact

Please contact H******* K****** on +61 **** **** or h.*****@ecu.edu.au for more information.

Application Process

Please upload an up-to-date resume (not more than 3 pages) summarising your experience and achievements, along with a brief covering letter of no more than 2 pages outlining your suitability for the role.

Advert Closure

Applications close 14 March, 2026 at 11:30pm AWST.

ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date, and encourage applicants to submit their applications early.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace with specific strategies and initiatives in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and faith. For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, please visit our Inclusive Workplace website.

At ECU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively encourage people with disability to apply to ECU. To discuss how we can support adjustment requirements, please contact the person listed above.

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