Head of AI/ML
Head of AI Science
NAB · Financial Services / Banking · 30000+ employees · 📍 Greater Perth Area
NAB is hiring a senior AI Science leader in Perth to drive applied machine learning and data science capability as Australia's major banks accelerate AI-led transformation.
AI Maturity
scaling
Why Role Exists
Expansion
Company Stage
public
Source
linkedin
Key Responsibilities
- Lead applied AI/ML science strategy and execution within NAB's data and analytics function
- Build, mentor, and manage a team of data scientists and ML researchers
- Partner with business units to translate AI research into production-grade solutions
- Drive responsible AI governance and model risk frameworks
- Influence enterprise AI direction and represent science capability at senior stakeholder level
Requirements
- Deep expertise in machine learning, statistical modelling, and AI science
- Proven leadership of data science or AI research teams in complex organisations
- Experience delivering AI/ML solutions at scale in regulated industries
Signals
- ⚠ No salary or compensation details posted
- ⚠ Minimal job description provided — scope and team size are unclear
- ⚠ Perth location is atypical for NAB's core AI/data hubs (Sydney/Melbourne), raising questions about scope and visibility
- ✓ National Australia Bank is a Tier 1 financial institution with substantial AI investment budget
- ✓ Head of AI Science title signals a genuine senior technical leadership mandate, not a rebranded analytics manager role
- ✓ Big Four banks in Australia are under competitive pressure to accelerate AI deployment, creating real organisational urgency