Executive Manager, Responsible AI

Create your best future and join Westpac as an Executive Manager, Responsible AI. What’s the role? You’ll step into a high impact leadership role shaping how AI is governed across Westpac. As part of a newly established Responsible AI function, you’ll help build trust in AI. Working at the intersection of AI, policy and risk, you’ll lead a significant part of the function, setting direction while staying close to delivery. You’ll partner with the Chief AI Office, risk, legal and compliance teams to embed practical and scalable approaches to managing AI risk. This is a rare opportunity to build from the ground up. You’ll define frameworks, establish clear guardrails and help create the core capabilities that support responsible AI at scale. We’re hiring for two permanent fulltime Executive Manager opportunities – one based in Sydney, and the other flexible across our Australian office locations. What do I need? * Demonstrated experience operating at a senior leadership level, driving enterprise‑wide strategy and execution * Strong experience in AI risk, policy, legal, compliance or related domains * Deep understanding of Responsible AI principles and the ability to translate them into practical, scalable controls * Strong knowledge of AI and associated risks, including lifecycle, monitoring, and governance * Proven ability to influence and align senior stakeholders across complex, cross‑functional environments * Strong analytical and decision‑making capability, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive outcomes Why join us? We’re obsessed with becoming our customers' #1 banking partner for life and we’re looking for people who are passionate about helping us achieve that goal. In return, we’re committed to making Westpac the best place to work in the country. Here are just a few of the ways we’re already doing that: * Work at the forefront of Responsible AI and drive meaningful impact. * Special offers on banking products and discounts from top brands, including generous employee-only mortgage rates! * Flexible work arrangements to help you achieve a greater work/life balance, and a variety of leave options including Culture, Lifestyle and Wellbeing leave. * Tailored learning and development opportunities to help your grow your career within the bank. * Lots of opportunities to ‘give back’ to the Community by getting involved in our many volunteering initiatives. Create your future today To get started, simply click on the APPLY or APPLY NOW button We’re all about creating a supportive and inclusive community. We welcome everyone – no matter your age, gender, background, or abilities. We also provide additional support to welcome our veterans, Indigenous Australians and neurodiverse community. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, you can find more information and contact details on our FAQs and how to contact us page [https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.westpac.com.au%2Fabout-westpac%2Fcareers%2Ffaq-contact-us%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cdakotah.bishop%40westpac.com.au%7Cd15ccf34ab1e42eba8b108de7044f492%7C57c64fd466ca49f5ab382e67ef58e724%7C0%7C0%7C639071638622937325%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=CVu4NaILh3E9bnppTkmFikGV3MAwuAh5JuFwMi%2FFj5o%3D&reserved=0], under the ‘Diversity, sustainability and flexibility’ section.