Job Description

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- Contract: Up to 12 months, with a potential extension
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- Location: Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne or Adelaide; initially onsite for two weeks – then hybrid
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- Key experience: AI/ML platforms, Kubernetes, cloud engineering, Python and infrastructure as code
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Help build and operate the platforms that support AI development across a major Australian Government technology program. You’ll work with data scientists, architects and security specialists to deliver secure, reliable AI capabilities that can improve services for Australians.

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- Design, build and improve AI/ML environments across on-premises, cloud and hybrid platforms.
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- Develop software, APIs and automation to support AI workloads and platform operations.
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- Build deployment pipelines and reusable infrastructure using code.
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- Support model training, deployment, monitoring and ongoing performance.
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- Apply security controls across containers, networks, data and software delivery.
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- Troubleshoot complex issues and support releases into production.
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- Work with technical teams and stakeholders to turn requirements into practical solutions.
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Skills and Experience we are looking for: nn
- Demonstrated hands-on AI engineering experience, including building and operating AI/ML environments.
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- Strong Kubernetes and container experience, including secure deployment and monitoring.
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- Practical experience with AWS or Azure, ideally both, and relevant cloud AI services.
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- Python development, CI/CD and infrastructure as code experience using tools such as Terraform or Ansible.
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- Experience with MLOps, model serving and generative AI tools, including LLMs or retrieval-augmented generation.
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- Sound knowledge of Linux, networking, APIs and security practices in complex environments.
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- Explicit communication skills and the ability to guide technical decisions. Relevant IT, computer science or AI qualifications will be highly regarded.
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Applications close Tuesday, 13 October 2026.

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📌 AI Cloud Engineer (Melbourne)
🏢 Talent
📍 Melbourne