Role Overview
This role leads a government‑facing engagement to design a comprehensive, system‑wide AI policy and assurance framework for schools. The work spans governance architecture, regulatory alignment, inspection logic, competency standards, and implementation enablement. It requires senior judgment, international benchmarking capability, and the ability to translate complex policy and governance principles into clear, actionable system‑level frameworks. The focus is advisory and design‑led, with no technology deployment responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the end‑to‑end governance and policy architecture across all project deliverables
Design technology‑related standards and competency frameworks for system‑level adoption
Develop a system‑wide AI policy for schools, including roles, controls, non‑negotiables, and compliance logic
Create an inspection framework covering inspection criteria, evidence requirements, and scoring rubrics
Produce a Graduates’ Fluency Assessment blueprint aligned with national and international benchmarks
Co‑design enablement components such as inspector training, school playbooks, and implementation toolkits
Ensure inclusion‑focused adaptations for People of Determination
Facilitate structured stakeholder workshops, validation sessions, and expert consultations
Provide senior review, quality assurance, and final sign‑off support for all outputs
Align all frameworks with global standards, regulatory expectations, and best‑practice assurance models
Candidate Profile
PhD or equivalent senior expertise in policy, governance, education systems, AI ethics, or emerging technology regulation
Strong publication and/or advisory record in AI governance, digital trust, risk frameworks, or education policy
Demonstrated experience working with governments, regulators, or international organisations
Proven ability to lead structured workshops, multi‑stakeholder engagements, and high‑trust advisory processes
Deep understanding of system‑level policy design, assurance logic, and evidence‑based evaluation frameworks
Comfortable operating in environments requiring senior judgment, discretion, and strategic clarity
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