Job Title Senior AI Architect | Enterprise AI & Generative AI Lead enterprise AI architecture strategy and solution design within a complex Australian Government environment. Shape secure, scalable and responsible AI solutions across Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and machine learning, with a focus on enterprise integration, governance and production readiness.

Location ACT, NSW, VIC, QLD or SA

Contract Duration: Up to 12 months with extension options

Security Clearance Requirement: Current Baseline clearance

Closing Date: 10:00am Friday, 20 November 2026

Essential Tasks

- Develop enterprise AI architecture strategies, target-state architectures, reference models, reusable patterns and implementation roadmaps.
- Design secure, scalable AI solutions incorporating Generative AI, LLMs, RAG, machine learning and intelligent automation.
- Evaluate AI platforms, models and technologies, establishing architecture standards, governance controls and responsible AI practices.
- Provide architecture assurance, advise senior stakeholders on technical options and risks, and build organisational capability through mentoring and knowledge transfer

Key Criteria

- Demonstrated experience designing enterprise-scale AI architectures,



strategies and roadmaps across complex ICT environments.
- Solid applied knowledge of Generative AI, LLMs, RAG, machine learning, agentic AI and AI lifecycle management.
- Proven ability to design secure, resilient and production-ready AI solutions incorporating cyber security, privacy, governance and risk controls.
- Strong architecture leadership, stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with experience influencing technical decisions and transferring knowledge across multidisciplinary teams.

How to Apply Does this role sound perfect for you? If so, to register your interest in this role, please apply below and send through your latest CV. If you have further questions or wish to speak with the consultant, please contact Aari Chatterjee on (02) 6230 0233. About Compas Compas Pty Ltd is a Canberra based wholly Australian owned, Recruitment and Services company that has been operating since 1987. We specialise in the provision of permanent, contract and temporary recruitment services, as well as specialised Consulting assignments.

Y OUR APPLICATION WILL BE TREATED WITH THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a current Baseline clearance.

📌 Senior AI Architect (Canberra)
🏢 Compas
📍 Canberra