AI ENGINEER - Javascript, Python - Fed Govt!

Hitech Asia Pacific; Canberra; On-site; AUD 165,000 - 262,000; Full time

Job summary

One of Australia’s leading Federal Government agencies in Canberra is seeking a Senior AI Engineer on an initial 12-month contract with 2 x 12-month extension options. Hybrid working arrangements apply.

The role focuses on designing and delivering secure, scalable AI solutions to support enterprise digital transformation and business outcomes. The successful candidate will develop AI-enabled services, implement responsible AI practices, and integrate cutting-edge AI technologies across a complex

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Azure AI services and Microsoft AI technologies.
• Experience developing AI agents and RAG-enabled solutions.
• Experience integrating AI with enterprise systems and APIs.
• Knowledge of AI governance, security, and responsible AI principles.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and technical communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy enterprise AI solutions.
• Build AI agents and RAG-enabled applications.
• Develop APIs and AI integrations.
• Implement AI governance and security controls.
• Conduct AI testing and model evaluations.
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders.

Skills

Azure AI services

AI agents & RAG solutions

APIs & system integrations

AI governance & security

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

One of Australia's leading Federal Government agencies is looking to engage an experienced Senior AI Engineer to design and deliver secure, scalable AI solutions that support enterprise digital transformation and business outcomes. The successful Senior AI Engineer will be offered an initial 12-month contract with 2 x 12-month extension options, based in Canberra with hybrid working arrangements.

The successful Senior AI Engineer will play a key role in developing AI-enabled services, implementing responsible AI practices and integrating cutting-edge AI technologies across a complex enterprise environment.

The successful Senior AI Engineer will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Design and deploy enterprise AI solutions.
• Build AI agents and RAG-enabled applications.
• Develop APIs and AI integrations.
• Implement AI governance and security controls.
• Conduct AI testing and model evaluations.
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders.

The successful Senior AI Engineer will have experience in the following:

• Demonstrated experience with Azure AI services and Microsoft AI technologies.
• Experience developing AI agents and RAG solutions.
• Experience integrating AI with enterprise systems and APIs.
• Knowledge of AI governance, security and responsible AI principles.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and technical communication skills.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-profile Federal Government program delivering innovative AI solutions that enhance productivity, improve decision-making and drive the adoption of secure, enterprise-scale AI capabilities.

The successful Senior AI Engineer will be offered an initial 12-month contract with 2 x 12-month extension options, hybrid working arrangements.

• rewarding hourly rates