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Senior Data & AI Governance Specialist

AI
XeroVictoriaHybridFull-time30 Sept 2026

Xero is seeking a Senior Data & AI Governance Specialist to shape data governance and responsible AI practices. The role involves partnering with cross-functional teams to translate policies into practical guidance, delivering literacy programs, and keeping Xero ahead of evolving legislation. Candidates should have deep knowledge of data governance frameworks, hands-on AI governance experience, and familiarity with regulations like GDPR and the EU AI Act.

What you'll do

  • Evolving Xero’s privacy, data and AI governance frameworks to enable rapid, responsible data use and AI adoption and deployment across the business
  • Partnering with cross-functional teams to translate governance policies and requirements into practical, user-friendly guidance at scale and support their adoption
  • Delivering high-impact literacy programmes and tailored educational resources that uplift data and AI capability across Xero
  • Working with Regulatory, Privacy, and Risk functions to keep Xero ahead of evolving legislation and customer expectations in the data and AI space

What you need

Must-have

Data governance frameworksAI governanceData stewardship modelsGovernance forumsData cataloguesData quality platformsData architectureData quality

Soft skills

Trust buildingClear communicationCourageGrowth mindsetCollaboration
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