Job Description

Senior AI Engineer | Federal Government

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About the Chance

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Join a forward-thinking technical team driving cutting-edge generative AI and machine learning capabilities across a major Federal Government department.
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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.
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What's on Offer

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

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Design, build, and deploy enterprise AI solutions, generative AI applications, and intelligent agents using Azure AI Foundry and Microsoft AI services.
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Integrate advanced AI capabilities and knowledge repositories seamlessly with existing enterprise systems and data platforms.
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Implement robust AI engineering, DevOps, and MLOps best practices to ensure high availability, scalability, and performance optimisation.
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Embed responsible AI principles, privacy safeguards,



and strict governance/security controls into all technical architectures.
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Collaborate closely with technical leads and business stakeholders to identify automation prospects and translate requirements into high-value AI solutions.
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Skills & Experience

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

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

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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.
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