AI & Data Lead

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action; City of Melbourne; Hybride; AUD 180 000 - 240 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work arrangements

Résumé du poste

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action is seeking an AI & Data Lead in Melbourne with hybrid work. The role shapes and delivers the department’s data and AI capability within the SADE branch of ISD.

The position brings leadership across enterprise data, analytics and AI platforms, emphasising governance, security and compliance while embedding new AI capabilities into BAU operations.

Qualifications

• Mandatory AI and data governance principles, risk, compliance and standards.
• Hands-on AI/ML solution implementation and new tech adoption.
• Experience with data modelling across conceptual, logical and physical models.
• Experience managing Power BI and data visualisation capabilities.

Responsabilités

• Shape and deliver the department's data and AI capability.
• Lead planning, development and operationalisation of AI/data initiatives.
• Provide technical advice to support data/AI use with governance and security.
• Embed new capabilities into BAU operations and improve AI/data tech.
• Support strategic data initiatives and the data roadmap alignment.

Connaissances

AI governance

AI/ML implementation

Data modelling

ITIL awareness

Formation

Bachelor's degree in IT

Outils

Copilot Studio

AI Foundry

Microsoft Purview

Microsoft Fabric

Power BI

Description du poste

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The AI & Data Lead is a key role within the Strategy, Architecture and Digital Enablement (SADE) branch of the Information Services Division (ISD), responsible for shaping and delivering the department’s data and AI capability.

The role brings a strong technical and customer focused leadership across enterprise data, analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms. It contributes to the planning, development and operationalisation of AI and data initiatives, including Generative AI and agent based capabilities, enable trusted data services and support the analytical reporting platform with a strong emphasis on governance, security and compliance.

The role provides technical advice and expertise to support the effective use of data and AI, identifies opportunities to enhance business processes. It assists in embedding new capabilities into BAU operations and contributes to the technical development, delivery, support and ongoing improvements of AI & data technologies.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

Mandatory

• Strong understanding and practical application of AI & data governance principles, risk, compliance, development of frameworks, standards and guidelines.
• Demonstrated hand on experience in AI/ML solution implementation and strong technical proficiency with Copilot Studio, AI Foundry, Microsoft Purview and a strong ability to swiftly grasp and adopt new technologies.
• Proven experience with Microsoft Fabric, designing and implementing data solutions, data modelling, including conceptual, logical, and physical data models.
• Experience in management, administration and utilisation of the Power BI and a strong understanding of their role in supporting the departments data visualisation and reporting capabilities.
• Proven track record in contributing to development and execution of strategic data initiatives and supporting the implementation of data roadmap, ensuring alignment to departments objectives.
• Formal tertiary qualifications in Information Technology or related IT discipline
• Experience working in across functional agile environment
• Knowledge of ITIL processes

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.

Applications close 11.59pm on Thursday, 22 October 2026.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

An inclusive, culturally safe and flexible workplace

DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace. If you need support to participate, please contact [e-mail].

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