Senior AI Engineer

Senior AI Engineer Federal Government About the Opportunity

• Join a forward-thinking technical team driving cutting-edge generative AI and machine learning capabilities across a major Federal Government department.
• Play a pivotal role across the end-to-end AI lifecycle, from rapid proof-of-concept experimentation through to building, deploying, and maintaining production-grade AI agents using Azure AI Foundry.

What's on Offer

• Contract/Engagement: Initial 12-month contract + 12-month extension option.
• Location & Flexibility: ACT, NSW, VIC, or QLD (Flexible / Hybrid working options available).

Role & Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy enterprise AI solutions, generative AI applications, and intelligent agents using Azure AI Foundry and Microsoft AI services.
• Integrate advanced AI capabilities and knowledge repositories seamlessly with existing enterprise systems and data platforms.
• Implement robust AI engineering, DevOps, and MLOps best practices to ensure high availability, scalability, and performance optimisation.
• Embed responsible AI principles, privacy safeguards, and strict governance/security controls into all technical architectures.
• Collaborate closely with technical leads and business stakeholders to identify automation opportunities and translate requirements into high-value AI solutions.

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this position, you will ideally bring:

• Technical Toolkit: Azure AI Foundry (must have), Azure AI Services (must have), Generative AI models, Machine Learning platforms, MLOps, DevOps, and prompt engineering.
• Experience: Demonstrated experience designing and deploying enterprise AI solutions, integrating AI models with corporate enterprise systems, and delivering successful AI proof-of-concepts/pilots.
• Core Capabilities: Strong grasp of ethical AI and security frameworks, backed by superior stakeholder management, technical advisory, and collaborative problem-solving skills.

Eligibility & Clearance Requirements

• Security Clearance: Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a current Baseline security clearance or be an Australian Citizen with the ability to obtain one.