Data Scientist (RAI)

Role Overview The Data Scientist will support Responsible AI (RAI) within Organization’s Data Strategy and Analytics Division (DSAD), combining technical evaluation of AI systems with the implementation and operation of agency AI governance processes.

will assess model performance, methodology and risk, review policy compliance, and help project teams implement proportionate safeguards for safe and responsible AI adoption. Key

Evaluate models and methodology: Review AI use cases, data suitability, modelling assumptions, validation methods and performance measures. Conduct reproducible tests of accuracy, reliability, robustness, fairness and explainability, with findings documented for each assigned assessment. Assess AI risks and safeguards: Assess risk levels using applicable government and agency frameworks.

For LLM and agentic systems, test relevant risks such as hallucination, prompt injection, sensitive data disclosure and unauthorised actions; recommend safeguards and assess residual risks. Process governance reviews: Review submissions for completeness and policy compliance, obtain supporting evidence, coordinate clarifications, prepare assessment recommendations and route cases to the appropriate approving authority. Maintain case records and track approval conditions and remediation actions.

Implement policies and controls: Translate applicable IM8, Whole-of-Government RAI and agency requirements into practical checklists, assessment templat