AI and Data Protection Manager (Assistant Director)

About the role

EY is looking for an AI and Data Protection Manager (Assistant Director) to support the ongoing implementation and operation of EY Oceania's AI risk and data protection frameworks. You will work with stakeholders across the business to assess new and evolving uses of AI and data, give practical, risk-based advice, strengthen guidance and controls, guide the business through AI risk assessments and support the management of data incidents. The role is hybrid, based in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth or Brisbane, and may be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours.

Key responsibilities

• Support AI risk assessments and consultations for proposed AI tools, considering privacy, information security, regulatory and operational risks, and help develop and maintain standards and guidance for responsible AI and data use.
• Provide timely, practical and risk-based AI and data protection advice to service lines, functions and project teams across business initiatives, technology changes and data-handling activities.
• Support the ongoing implementation, administration and oversight of AI risk and data incident management tools and processes, including triage, risk assessment, stakeholder coordination, documentation, reporting, escalation, issue resolution, control monitoring and continuous improvement.

Required profile

• At least five years' experience in technology risk, data privacy or data protection, gained in-house or within a professional services environment.
• Experience implementing, developing or overseeing AI risk assessments and associated risk management and operational processes.
• Demonstrated experience giving practical AI and data protection advice on business initiatives, projects and technology implementations, and the ability to manage multiple projects at once.
• Excellent relationship and interpersonal skills, with an inclusive, flexible and collaborative approach in a busy, fast-paced environment.

Required skills

• Ideally a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Information Technology, Innovation or Data Governance.
• Advantageous: qualifications in privacy (CIPM), AI governance (AIGP), risk or compliance.
• Advantageous: knowledge of AI governance, risk and regulatory frameworks, including the EU AI Act, Australian Government AI safety guardrails and Guidance for AI Adoption.
• Advantageous: experience implementing or overseeing incident management tools and processes.

What we offer

• Career development with future-focused skills and world-class experiences.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• A benefits package including a yearly wellness incentive, an extra 8 weeks of flex leave per year and family-friendly policies such as up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave.
• A competitive salary open to negotiation depending on skills and experience.