AI Testing & Assurance Practice Lead

AI Testing & Assurance Practice Lead

Location:

Melbourne 

Work Type:

Contract

Industry:

AI & Machine Learning

Contact Name:

Clancy Morris-Dalton

Contact Phone:

038 0807 225

Date Published:

10-Sep-2026

AI Testing & Assurance Practice Lead 12-Month Day Rate Contract | Melbourne 

Join a major enterprise undertaking a significant AI transformation and play a key role in establishing an AI Testing & Assurance capability from the ground up.
Working across Technology, Risk, Data and AI teams, you'll define and implement frameworks that ensure AI solutions are safe, reliable, compliant and fit for purpose. This role will be instrumental in shaping how AI initiatives are validated, monitored and governed across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement enterprise-wide AI testing and assurance frameworks.
  • Define standards covering AI safety, bias, explainability, resilience, drift and ongoing monitoring.
  • Provide independent assurance and release-readiness recommendations for AI solutions.
  • Partner with Technology, Risk and AI teams to embed assurance practices into delivery and governance processes.
  • Drive best practice across AI testing, quality engineering and assurance functions.
  • Support capability uplift and the adoption of AI-enabled testing practices.
About You
  • Proven experience building AI/ML testing, model validation, Responsible AI or assurance frameworks.
  • Strong understanding of AI risks, including bias, explainability, reliability, adversarial testing and monitoring.
  • Background in Testing, Quality Engineering, Assurance, Risk or Governance.
  • Ability to translate complex technical and regulatory requirements into practical outcomes.
  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
  • Experience within highly regulated environments.
Desirable
  • Financial Services, Banking or Insurance experience.
  • Responsible AI, AI Governance or Model Risk Management expertise.
  • Experience with AI evaluation frameworks, red teaming or adversarial testing.
  • Exposure to modernising testing and quality engineering capabilities.
Contact - Clancy.morris-dalton@peoplebank.com.au OR Apply Now 


Peoplebank and Leaders IT are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need adjustments to the recruitment process due to your circumstances, please let us know—we’re here to support you.
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