A leading role working at the frontier of applied AI globally, within NAB's growing AI team
Shape the architecture, evaluation methods, and technical direction of advanced AI systems across the enterprise
Partner with AI engineers, product leaders, and domain experts to solve complex problems across the AI portfolio
Melbourne or Sydney Based
This is a hands-on leadership role for practitioners who operate at the cutting edge of LLMs and agentic systems—designing and delivering production-grade AI solutions that are safe, reliable, and scalable. You will combine deep technical expertise with strong leadership, guiding a high-performing data science team to deliver meaningful outcomes for customers and the business.
Our people are customer obsessed. They prioritise the needs and satisfaction of the customer above all else. Our mindset fosters innovation and creates strong, lasting customer relationships as we strive to be the most customer centric company in Australia and New Zealand.
In the role of
Head of AI Science
, you will join NAB AI and lead the development of next-generation AI capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Architect and design agent-based AI systems powering NAB's core AI products
Define prompting strategies, orchestration patterns, and context management approaches
Lead technical design decisions ensuring AI systems are safe, accurate, and reliable
Translate AI architecture into production systems in partnership with engineering teams
Drive delivery of advanced AI solutions through a high-performing data science team
Collaborate across product, engineering,



and business to deliver measurable outcomes
Champion innovation through experimentation and continuous improvement
What You Bring
Deep expertise in LLMs, agentic systems, prompt engineering, and retrieval-augmented generation
Proven experience designing and deploying AI systems in production environments
Robust hands-on background in machine learning, with depth in areas such as optimisation or reinforcement learning
Solid foundations in statistics, probability, and experimental design
Experience leading or mentoring high-performing data science teams
Ability to operate across AI research and engineering implementation
Strong communication skills to translate complex concepts into business impact
Relevant degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field
Why This Role Matters
Shape how advanced AI systems are designed, trusted, and scaled across NAB
Deliver real-world AI solutions that impact customers and core business outcomes
Define the technical standards and architecture for next-generation AI capabilities
A diverse and inclusive workplace works better for everyone
We know that our people make us who we are. That's why we have built a culture of equity and respect – where everyone feels valued and appreciated for being their authentic selves. In partnership with our multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) we continue to foster an inclusive environment, where all NAB colleagues' unique backgrounds and identities are understood, respected and celebrated.
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📌 Head Of Ai Science (Hobart)
🏢 NAB
📍 Hobart