AI Consultant

Accenture Australia; Canberra; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Canberra is seeking an AI Consultant to design and deliver innovative AI and ML solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong coding skills, experience in machine learning, and a background in Data Science or related fields. You will work closely with various stakeholders to operationalise AI solutions that enhance public sector efficiency and effectiveness. The role offers numerous benefits and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Health insurance

18 weeks paid parental leave

Structured career development program

Qualifications

• Experience in developing agentic AI solutions.
• Ability to translate business challenges into AI solutions.
• Familiarity with ML frameworks essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver AI, ML, and agentic solutions.
• Identify high-impact AI use cases and build prototypes.
• Work with stakeholders to operationalise AI solutions.

Skills

Building and deploying machine learning models

Strong coding skills (Python, R)

Understanding of AI system design

Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)

Education

Qualifications in Data Science, AI/ML, Computer Science, or Software Engineering

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

scikit-learn

Job description

Overview

At Accenture, we believe the future of work lies at the intersection of human ingenuity and AI innovation. Our Data & AI teams bring this vision to life by designing solutions that empower people, enhance services, and unlock new possibilities. Whether through advanced analytics, visualisation, or machine learning, we help clients reimagine whats possible with AI - and make it real. As an AI Consultant, you will be at the forefront of designing and delivering AI, ML, and agentic solutions that enable the next wave of digital transformation. This role goes beyond analytics - you will leverage machine learning, generative AI, and coding expertise to create intelligent systems that learn, adapt, and unlock new forms of value. You will work closely with business and technical stakeholders to identify high-impact AI use cases, build prototypes, and scale solutions across the enterprise. From ML models to agentic AI applications, you will help organisations embed AI into their core operations - driving innovation, efficiency, and citizen-centric outcomes in the public sector.

Location: Canberra, Australia

Mandatory Visa Type: Australian Citizen

What Youll Need

• Qualifications in Data Science, AI/ML, Computer Science, or Software Engineering
• Proven experience building and deploying machine learning models (e.g., supervised, unsupervised, NLP, computer vision, generative AI)
• Strong coding skills (Python, R, or similar) with knowledge of ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, etc.)
• Experience in developing agentic AI solutions or working with orchestration frameworks for autonomous agents
• Understanding of AI system design, data pipelines, and model lifecycle management
• Ability to translate business challenges into end-to-end AI solutions - from ideation and prototyping to production deployment
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and their AI/ML service offerings
• Experience collaborating with data engineers, architects, and industry teams to operationalise AI solutions
• Strong communication skills to explain complex AI concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Awareness of responsible AI practices, governance, and ethical considerations, especially in the public sector

What Youll Need to Be Successful in This Role

• Structured problem-solving mindset - Ability to work through ambiguity, frame challenges, and contribute to problem-solving in a consulting context.
• Direct client engagement - Confidence in working with clients, contributing to workshops and discussions, and translating technical findings into clear, business-relevant insights.
• Consulting behaviours - Adaptability, strong communication, and collaboration skills to work effectively across teams and deliver value in a client-facing environment.

Other Requirements

• Australian citizen, with willingness to obtain NV1 clearance
• Must be Canberra-based for at least the next 2 years

Benefits of working at Accenture

• Holistic well-being program including health insurance
• Life & Salary Continuance Insurance
• 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Long & short-term career break opportunities
• Structured career development program
• Local and international career opportunities
• Certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace
• Flexible Work Arrangements - centered around Accentures Truly Human ethos and our commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our people.
• We are proud to be in the top 3 of last years Diversity & Inclusion Index!

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