Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior AI Engineer to join a high-profile Federal Government AI and digital transformation program.

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This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on AI professional to design, build, and deploy enterprise-scale AI solutions that deliver real business value. Working at the forefront of generative AI, automation, and advanced analytics, you'll help establish secure, scalable, and responsible AI capabilities across a complex enterprise setting.

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About the Role

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As the Senior AI Engineer, you will lead the development and implementation of AI-powered solutions using Microsoft's modern AI ecosystem. You will work across the full AI solution lifecycle, from architecture and experimentation through to deployment, optimisation, governance, and operational support.

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You will collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to identify opportunities for AI-driven innovation while ensuring solutions meet security, privacy, governance, and operational requirements.

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Key Responsibilities:

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- Design, build, and deploy enterprise AI solutions using Azure AI technologies and Microsoft AI services
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- Develop AI agents, generative AI applications, and machine learning solutions to address business challenges
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- Integrate AI capabilities with enterprise applications, systems, and data platforms
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- Configure and maintain AI models, prompts, workflows, and knowledge repositories
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- Manage the end-to-end AI solution lifecycle, from design and development through to operational support and optimisation
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- Implement secure, scalable, and reliable AI services aligned with enterprise standards and governance frameworks
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- Apply responsible AI practices, security controls, privacy requirements, and governance principles
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- Monitor AI performance, quality, usage metrics, and cost efficiency to drive continuous improvement
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- Support proof-of-concepts, pilot initiatives, and innovation projects that explore emerging AI capabilities
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- Mentor team members and contribute to the growth of enterprise AI capability
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Key Skills and Experience Required:

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- Demonstrated experience designing and deploying enterprise AI solutions in complex environments
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- Strong expertise in Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI, and modern AI solution development
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- Experience developing AI agents, Generative AI applications, and machine learning solutions
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- Proven capability integrating AI solutions with enterprise systems and data platformsHands-on experience with Python, REST APIs, RAG architectures, and AI engineering practices
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- Strong understanding of MLOps, DevOps, AI governance, security, and compliance frameworks
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- Experience working with Azure cloud services, GitHub, Azure DevOps, and modern delivery methodologies
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- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts into practical business outcomes
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- Experience supporting AI proof-of-concepts, experimentation programs, and pilot initiatives
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- Experience enhancing and optimising Azure AI Foundry and related Microsoft AI platforms
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- Exposure to Microsoft Copilot technologies and enterprise AI adoption initiatives
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- AGSVA Baseline (or higher) security clearance
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What's on Offer:

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- 12-month contract + 2x 12-month exteniosn options
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- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI, automation, and digital transformation initiatives
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- Exposure to enterprise-scale Azure AI and Generative AI technologies
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- Hybrid working arrangements with flexibility across multiple locations
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- Join a forward-thinking team focused on data, AI, automation, and innovation
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Due to the nature of this role, this job is open to Australian Citizens only.

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Calleo is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applications from all people including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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Follow Calleo on LinkedIn and visit our website to keep up to date on all our current job vacancies:

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www.linkedin.com/company/calleoresourcing

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www.calleo.com.au

📌 Senior AI Engineer (Victoria)
🏢 Calleo Australia
📍 Victoria