Data and AI Governance Officer

The Role

Applications are invited for the position of Data and AI Governance Officer.

The Data and AI Governance Officer supports the responsible use of data and AI across the Insurance Commission by assisting with governance frameworks, coordinating governance activities, and delivering capability uplift. This role is designed to grow, taking on greater responsibility for governance execution, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring consistent governance practices across business areas and initiatives.

At Level 6, the role leads the delivery and application of defined Data and AI Governance standards, tools or domains, applying established frameworks to complex initiatives and providing recommendations to support management decision‑making.

The Person

You bring an understanding of data and AI governance frameworks, including ethical use, compliance requirements, and risk management principles. You have the ability to apply emerging governance practices and tools while maintaining governance registers, workflows, and artefacts with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

You are able to work collaboratively within a team and communicate effectively with stakeholders to support governance initiatives. You will also contribute to governance-related projects, documentation, and stakeholder engagement activities, helping to promote strong governance practices across the organisation.

About Us

The Insurance Commission is a State owned Government Trading Enterprise that provides motor injury insurance to 2.7 million Western Australian motorists and manages the self-insurance arrangements of the Western Australian Government.

The Insurance Commission generated $1.4 billion in revenue over six months to 31 December 2025 and holds nearly $9.7 billion in assets, making it a major self-funded statutory authority. At the Insurance Commission we are committed to a high performance corporate culture and having a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers. Our commitment to continuous improvement is creating new opportunities for talented people to enhance service delivery.

What you'll enjoy

Benefits of working with us include flexible working arrangements, career development opportunities, and new, modern offices in the CBD at Mia Yellagonga Tower 2, 5 Spring Street, including free access to an on-site gym and pool. For more information, refer to our Careers page.

Workplace Diversity

The Insurance Commission aims to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and encourages applications from women, young people, Indigenous Australians, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disability.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, including an alternate form of the application form we encourage you to advise us at the time of application and throughout the recruitment process. All information provided is private and confidential and will only be used for the purposes of providing reasonable adjustments.

Application Requirements

To be considered, applicants are encouraged to provide a detailed resume and a two page response addressing all the work-related requirements for the role contained in the job description form.

Appointment Information

In addition to the immediately available position, appointments may be made from this process within a twelve-month period to similar positions that may be permanent or contract, including fixed term appointments with the possibility of extension or subsequent permanency. 

Please note that we may elect to engage an external recruitment firm to source additional candidates at any stage of this recruitment and selection process.

Any offer of employment is conditional upon the satisfactory completion of pre-employment screening.   This includes an Australian Criminal History Check, Entitlement to Work in Australia Check and Verification of Qualification/s (if applicable).  Additional role specific checks may also be required (i.e. Working with Children check).

Enquiries

For further information about the role please contact Mukul Sharma, Data and AI Governance Lead on (08) 9264 3***.

If you have any technical difficulties in applying or access needs that may require adjustments during the application and interview process, please contact our People and Culture team on (08) 9264 35***or email ***************@icwa.wa.gov.au.

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