Artificial Intelligence Specialist

Flinders University; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% Superannuation

Salary packaging options

Flexible working arrangements

Staff development opportunities

Job summary

Flinders University in Bedford Park (Kaurna Country) is seeking an Artificial Intelligence Specialist to drive AI initiatives across Information and Digital Services. You will partner with stakeholders to identify AI use cases, support implementation, and ensure solutions are sustainable, compliant, and aligned with university priorities.

You will work with Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, and Google Gemini Enterprise to shape adoption across students and staff, while advancing governance

Qualifications

• Experience supporting AI adoption at scale.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise AI platforms such as Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, Google Gemini, or equivalent.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively across teams.
• Demonstrated knowledge of responsible AI principles and governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and improve AI solutions, including Copilot and Copilot Studio agent development.
• Assist in rollout and adoption of Google Gemini Enterprise across student and staff.
• Engage with stakeholders to identify and prioritise AI use cases aligned with University policies.
• Contribute to AI governance, risk management and development of staff/student guidance materials.
• Collaborate across IDS and project teams to deliver outcomes in an agile delivery environment.

Skills

AI platforms

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Communication

Responsible AI

Education

IT degree

Job description

• Full-Time| Continuing

• Higher Education Officer Level 7|$102,589- $113,561

• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country

• View Position Description

About the Role

Flinders currently operates Microsoft 365 Copilot and has a growing portfolio of AI agents built and deployed in Microsoft Copilot Studio. We are also preparing to roll out Google Gemini Enterprise to students and staff — one of the largest enterprise AI deployments in the South Australian university sector. This role sits at the centre of that work.

As the Artificial Intelligence Specialist, you will play a key role in delivering innovative AI solutions that enhance the digital experience across Flinders University. Working closely with stakeholders, this position helps identify opportunities for AI adoption, supports the implementation of AI initiatives, and collaborates across Information and Digital Services (IDS) to ensure solutions are sustainable, effective and aligned with University priorities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the design, implementation and ongoing improvement of AI solutions, including Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Studio agent development and administration.

• Assisting in the rollout and adoption of Google Gemini Enterprise across the student and staff community.

• Engaging with stakeholders to identify and prioritise AI use cases aligned with the University’s AI Use Classification framework and responsible AI standards.

• Contributing to AI governance, risk management, and the development of guidance materials for staff and students.

• Collaborating across IDS and project teams to deliver outcomes in an agile delivery environment

This position makes a significant contribution to the University’s strategic plan to “Changing 10 million lives, Every One Matters”, by 2035 through the delivery of innovative and responsible AI solutions that enhance the experiences of students, staff and the broader University community.

By partnering with stakeholders across Flinders to identify opportunities, improve services and support digital transformation, the role helps foster a culture of innovation while ensuring technology is implemented in an ethical, sustainable and agile way.

About You

You are a collaborative and forward-thinking technology professional with an interest in applying AI solutions to solve complex challenges and improve user experiences. You bring strong analytical and relationship-building skills, enjoy working with diverse stakeholders, and are committed to continuous learning in a rapidly evolving technology landscape.

To be successful in this role, you will have Experience supporting AI adoption, change management, or end-user enablement at scale, along with:

• Hands-on experience with enterprise AI platforms such as Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, Google Gemini, or equivalent

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills.

• The ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively across teams.

• Demonstrated experience or knowledge of responsible AI principles, AI governance frameworks, and ethical AI deployment.

The ideal candidate will also hold an appropriate tertiary qualification in Information Technology or a relevant technical area, and / or equivalent relevant experience in an IT environment.

About Information and Digital Services

Information and Digital Services (IDS) are a pivotal resource of the University, providing information and digital technology services and support to the Flinders University staff and student community. The IDS team apply technicalexpertiseto support universityprojectsand provide core services such as the IDS Service Desk, Audio visual, simulation and event services, Informationsecurityand identity access management services and more.

Life at Flinders

They say know your place.We sayyou’vefound it right here.

Flinders University was founded on the belief that learning should open minds, celebrateindividualityand give people the freedom to pursue their own point of view. That spirit lives on in our community of thinkers, doers and changemakers who challenge convention, and each other, to shape what comes next.

Rising to a challenge is nothing new for Flinders. During our first 60 years,we’venavigated revolutionary changes in social and cultural norms, and have responded to transformative economic,environmentaland technological developments. Through it all,we’vecontinued to deliver for our students and community, innovating in learning and research to prepare graduates for the changing world they help create.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. Wedon’tjust accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them.

So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options

• Flexible working arrangements

• Awarded the AHEIA Higher Education Award for Workplace Culture Excellence due to ourcommitment to wellbeing through ourThriving@Flindersstaff wellbeing program

• Wide range of professional development activities andservices, including exclusive staff study offers

• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff, as shown through our three SAGE Cygnet Awards.

• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campushealth care services,gymandchildcare centre(Bedford Park, South Australia).

• Recognised as a Veteran Employer of Choice

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

• Please see here forourReconciliation Action Plan

• Please see here forourIndigenous Workforce Strategy

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

Appointment to this role is conditional on the completion of required pre-employment checks and declarations, each of which must be satisfactory to the University.

This includes acurrent Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checkand a Gender Based ViolenceDeclarationwhich is satisfactory to the University. The contract of Employment is conditional uponthe receipt of thesecompleted compliance checks. Adisclosable outcomewill not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration, each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.

Flinders Universityiscommittedto providing an environment where staff with disability are valued,supportedand encouragedtoparticipatefully and independently in the life of the University. If you require any reasonable adjustments toassistyou in the selection process, please adv ces the contact in the Recruitment Team so we can make appropriate arrangements through [e-mail] or call08 8201 2383.

Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

15 Sept 2026

Flinders. Fearless.