AI Platform Architect

Energy & Fertilisers Limited; Perth; In loco; AUD 180.000 - 240.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Flexible working arrangements

Salary sacrifice opportunities

Paid parental leave

Employee share plan

Professional development opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

WesCEF in Perth is seeking an AI Platform Architect to shape the platform, tools and reusable patterns for safe, cost-conscious AI experimentation and production use.

You will report to the AI & Spark Manager and collaborate across technology, cyber security, data governance and business teams to move ideas into supported enterprise solutions. The role emphasizes practical architecture direction, hands-on work with emerging patterns and clear, actionable decisions for leaders.

Competenze

• Broad architecture experience across AI platforms and enterprise tooling.
• Ability to translate complex choices for both business and technical leaders.
• Experience with governance, cost visibility and secure design.

Mansioni

• Define the enterprise AI platform architecture and tooling roadmap.
• Connect people with approved AI tools and trusted information through secure access and connectors.
• Embed governance, security and cost visibility into platform design.

Conoscenze

Platform architecture

Governance

Stakeholder management

Security awareness

Practical judgement

Formazione

University degree

Strumenti

Cloud platforms

Identity management

Security tooling

Descrizione del lavoro

Help shape the foundations for safe, practical AI at WesCEF.

• Shape WesCEF’s enterprise AI platform from the beginning to help people turn ideas into value.
• Bring your technical expertise and practical judgement to a role working across technology and business teams.
• Permanent Full time opportunity, Perth CBD based, Flexible work arrangements

About WesCEF

Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers (WesCEF) is a division of Wesfarmers that harnesses the potential of essential chemicals, minerals, energy and fertilisers through the ingenuity and commitment of our exceptional people.

Our businesses operate across domestic, national and international markets and our products and services are essential in driving growth and transformation across vital industries.

Our award-winning Decarbonisation Journey is a source of pride for our 1500 team members whose focus on sustainable solutions to complex challenges is matched by their unwavering commitment to safety.

Join us. Together, we can harness potential to create a prosperous future.

About the Role

As our AI Platform Architect, you will shape the platform, tools and reusable technical patterns that enable safe, cost-conscious AI experimentation and production use across WesCEF.

Reporting to the AI & Spark Manager, you will work with technology, cyber security, data, governance and business teams to help AI solutions move from an initial idea into supported everyday use. This strategic and hands-on role will help:

• Define the enterprise AI platform architecture and tooling roadmap, balancing immediate delivery needs with long-term reuse.
• Connect people with approved AI tools and trusted information through secure, role-based access and reusable connectors.
• Establish practical pathways for experiments to become team tools and enterprise products, reducing avoidable rework.
• Embed security, privacy, governance and cost visibility into platform design, working within agreed standards and accountabilities.
• Evaluate tools and vendor recommendations, and guide internal teams and delivery partners to build reusable foundations and future AI products.

About you

There is more than one pathway into this role but at your core, you will bring strong architecture expertise and practical judgement. You will be comfortable setting a technical direction, working hands-on with emerging patterns and translating complex choices into decisions that business and technology leaders can act on.

You will hold the relevant tertiary qualification with a strong industry experience. We are keen to understand your experience and capability across these areas:

• AI platforms, agents, large language models, retrieval, evaluation and developer tools.
• Cloud, identity, integration and security architecture.
• Technical standards and reusable platform patterns that help teams deliver consistently.
• Platform governance and cost management, with attention to value, risk and supportability.
• Working with stakeholders and vendors, explaining technical choices clearly and influencing across teams.
• Navigating ambiguity and competing priorities while keeping safety and responsible AI use in focus.
• The role is Perth-based and may involve travel to operational sites or other business locations.
• Occasional flexibility outside standard business hours to support implementation activities may be required.

We value our employees by offering:

At Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers (WesCEF), we value our people and offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and career growth, including:

• Competitive remuneration, including access to the Wesfarmers employee share plan and participation in our annual incentive plan
• Flexible working arrangements, including some work-from-home options where applicable
• Salary sacrifice opportunities, including novated leasing
• Access to a wide range of employee benefits across the Wesfarmers Group, including staff discounts at Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Kleenheat, as well as access to Wesfarmers-sponsored arts and cultural events
• Paid parental leave of up to 18 weeks
• Ongoing professional development and career opportunities across WesCEF and the broader Wesfarmers Group

Why WesCEF

At WesCEF, we are committed to building an engaged, high-performing and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We value diversity of thinking, skills and experience, knowing this drives innovation and better business outcomes.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. You don't need to meet every requirement to apply, and we welcome people changing careers or returning to work.

We are proud to support flexible working arrangements and understand that flexibility looks different for everyone. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to discuss your needs as part of the application process. If you need any adjustments during recruitment, let us know and we'll work with you.

WesCEF operates across multiple locations, with our two major hubs based in Kwinana and the Perth CBD.

This position is for applicants with the eligible Australian work rights.

Our recruitment process considers your alignment to our company values and the requirements of the role. We also have several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate your suitability for the role including but not limited to psychometric assessment, police checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, right to work check, qualifications, due diligence and/or reference checks.

Agency applications will not be accepted.