Director-AI Transformation

Establish, implement and continuously improve UOWGE’s AI governance framework, aligned to UOW AI policy, local regulatory requirements and global best practice.

Define and oversee AI standards, controls and guardrails, including ethical use, explainability, model transparency and acceptable use.

Lead AI risk management and assurance processes, including risk identification, classification, mitigation and reporting across AI initiatives.

Translate UOWGE strategic priorities into a coherent AI transformation roadmap aligned to student success, operational efficiency and growth.

Provide end-to-end oversight of AI programme and project delivery, including intake, prioritisation, business case development and benefits realisation.

Partner with Digital Transformation, IMTS, Data and Analytics teams and business units to support effective integration of AI solutions into enterprise data, analytics and technology ecosystems.

Define and oversee AI lifecycle management, including model development, validation, deployment, monitoring, bias detection, drift management and retirement.

Champion responsible AI principles and lead AI literacy, training and adoption strategies across UOWGE.

Handle any other task as assigned by the Executive Director of Business Transformation.

Selection Criteria

The successful candidate will have:

Bachelor’s degree in data science, computer science, information systems, analytics or a related discipline.

Significant experience leading AI, advanced analytics or digital transformation delivery in a complex organisation.

Demonstrated experience establishing governance frameworks, risk controls and assurance processes, with strong stakeholder management, executive engagement and cross-functional leadership capability.

Strong knowledge of AI, generative AI, advanced analytics, data governance, privacy, responsible AI principles, enterprise data platforms and analytics ecosystems.

Certified proof of right to work in the country of appointment, either Australia or India, as applicable.

Desirable experience includes postgraduate qualifications in AI, data science, analytics or business; higher education or regulated sector experience; familiarity with enterprise AI and analytics platforms; and experience developing AI policies, standards or capability uplift programs.

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Education, Training & Professional Development 101-1,000 employees

UOW Malaysia KDU is part of the University of Wollongong Australia’s global network. Since 1983, it has provided accessible and quality tertiary education to Malaysia and the surrounding regions, as KDU College and University Colleges. In November 2018, KDU became part UOW Global Enterprises, a wholly-owned subsidiary of University of Wollongong, Australia. Subsequently, in November 2019, the name of the college and university colleges were changed to reflect the stewardship of the University of Wollongong and they are now known as UOW Malaysia KDU.

UOW Malaysia KDU has a vision to be a leading global education provider delivering transformative student experiences in Malaysia and the region. UOW Malaysia KDU shares the UOW’s spirit of innovation and a focus on producing career-ready graduates to meet real-world needs. As an integral part of the UOW global family of institutions, UOW Malaysia KDU has adopted a set of values which include integrity, courage, collaboration, passion, excellence, and innovation. These values guide the behaviour of staff in all parts of the University. These are also the values we expect our students to develop and refine throughout their learning at UOW Malaysia KDU.

UOW Malaysia KDU is part of the University of Wollongong Australia’s global network. Since 1983, it has provided accessible and quality tertiary education to Malaysia and the surrounding regions, as KDU College and University Colleges. In November 2018, KDU became part UOW Global Enterprises, a wholly-owned subsidiary of University of Wollongong, Australia. Subsequently, in November 2019, the name of the college and university colleges were changed to reflect the stewardship of the University of Wollongong and they are now known as UOW Malaysia KDU.

UOW Malaysia KDU has a vision to be a leading global education provider delivering transformative student experiences in Malaysia and the region. UOW Malaysia KDU shares the UOW’s spirit of innovation and a focus on producing career-ready graduates to meet real-world needs. As an integral part of the UOW global family of institutions, UOW Malaysia KDU has adopted a set of values which include integrity, courage, collaboration, passion, excellence, and innovation. These values guide the behaviour of staff in all parts of the University. These are also the values we expect our students to develop and refine throughout their learning at UOW Malaysia KDU.