AI Engineering Lead

Plan Partners; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 weeks paid parental leave

Learning and development opportunities

Hybrid work

Job summary

MMS Group (McMillan Shakespeare) is seeking an AI Engineering Lead to design, develop, deploy and support secure, scalable AI solutions. You will work across business and technology teams to deliver AI products, Co-pilot agents and intelligent workflows.

You will combine software engineering, ML and automation to translate priority opportunities into production-ready AI solutions and support adoption, monitoring and lifecycle improvements. Hybrid working is offered.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Computer Science/Software Engineering/Data Science or related field.
• Proven experience delivering AI/ML/generative AI solutions in production.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, deploy and support scalable AI solutions aligned to business priorities.
• Build Co-pilot agents and intelligent automation to improve outcomes.
• Collaborate with Data Engineering, Cyber Security and AI governance for compliant solutions.

Skills

Python

APIs

CI/CD

DevOps

ML/Gen AI

Education

Computer Science or Software Engineering degree

Tools

Azure AI Foundry

Azure OpenAI

Co-pilot Studio

Job description

Making a difference isn't just our purpose, it's what motivates our people every day. For us, work is not about ticking a box. It's about knowing that it matters. We make a meaningful difference every day by making it easier for our customers to focus on what matters in their lives. MMS is embarking on a major multi-year technology transformation, rebuilding the core digital foundations that power some of Australia's most recognised employee benefits and salary packaging brands. We're modernising our platforms end-to-end and shifting to cloud-native, scalable, event-driven architectures that will set the business up for the future. As the AI Engineering Lead in our business you will design, develop, deploy and support secure, scalable and responsible AI solutions that deliver measurable business value. The role combines software engineering, machine learning, generative AI and automation to build AI products, Co-pilot agents and intelligent workflows. Working across business and technology teams, the AI Engineer translates priority opportunities into production-ready solutions and supports adoption, monitoring and continuous improvement across the AI lifecycle. At MMS clear expectations help our people Be the Difference.

Key responsibilities

• Design, build, test and deploy AI, machine learning and generative AI solutions aligned to business priorities and approved architecture.
• Develop Co-pilot, AI assistants, agents and intelligent automation that improve customer and employee outcomes, productivity and decision-making.
• Translate business problems into practical AI use cases, technical requirements, solution designs and delivery plans.
• Build retrieval-augmented generation solutions, prompt and orchestration patterns, APIs and integrations with enterprise applications and data platforms.
• Partner with Data Engineering to source, prepare and manage reliable data for AI solutions, including appropriate quality, access and lineage controls.
• Apply software engineering, DevOps and MLOps practices including version control, automated testing, CI/CD, deployment, observability and support documentation.
• Work with Cyber Security, Privacy, Risk and AI Governance stakeholders to ensure solutions meet organisational policies, standards and regulatory obligations.

To be considered for this role you will have

• Tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrated experience designing and delivering AI, machine learning or generative AI solutions into production.
• Strong Python and software engineering skills, including APIs, automated testing, source control and CI/CD practices.
• Experience with cloud AI platforms and services.
• Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI, Microsoft Co-pilot Studio or comparable platforms is highly regarded.
• Experience with large language models, prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation, vector search, agent orchestration and evaluation techniques.
• Understanding of modern data platforms, data pipelines, security, identity, privacy and integration patterns.
• Knowledge of MLOps, model and application monitoring, observability, performance optimisation and cost management.
• Working knowledge of responsible AI, AI risk management and controls across the solution lifecycle.
• Experience with Snowflake Cortex AI or similar enterprise data and AI capabilities is desirable.
• Experience working in regulated or complex enterprise environments is desirable.

What we can offer you

• Strong culture and the support of a values-based recognition program
• Novated leasing benefits and discounts
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities to support your career growth
• Sonder digital wellbeing platform, providing personalised support 24/7, plus annual flu vaccinations
• Default Income Protection Insurance reimbursed for members of the MMS Default Super Fund
• Exempt Employee Share Plan
• Volunteer leave & Career break
• MMS Rewards program

Embracing our value of Everyone Matters we hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected.

We encourage individuals from all backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, those caring for someone or living with a disability, LGBTQIA+ and culturally diverse applicants to apply.

We value the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our organisation.

We embrace hybrid working and welcome conversations about flexibility.

Please note all successful candidates will undergo background checks (including criminal history and ASIC checks) and an NDIS Workers Screening Check if appropriate.

All information provided will be treated confidentially.

If you identify as a person living with disability and require adjustments to our recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail]

The McMillan Shakespeare Group (MMS) is a trusted provider of salary packaging, novated leasing, disability plan management and support co-ordination, asset management and related financial products and services. From our origins in 1988 when we created Australia's salary packaging industry to today, MMS has a proud history of innovation and exceptional service. Through our subsidiaries, we offer a breadth of services and expertise designed to responsibly deliver superior long-term value to our clients and customers, which include Federal and State governments and some of the largest public and private sector, health and charitable organisations.