Artificial Intelligence Specialist

Flinders University; City of Mitcham; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% Superannuation

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development

Job summary

Flinders University is seeking an Artificial Intelligence Specialist to lead AI initiatives across IDS, delivering innovative solutions for staff and students. The role centers on implementing AI, enabling adoption, and ensuring governance aligns with university priorities.

Past experience with enterprise AI platforms and strong stakeholder engagement are essential. The position sits in Bedford Park / Kaurna Country and offers ongoing, full-time responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting AI adoption, change management, or end-user enablement 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.
• The ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively across teams.
• Demonstrated knowledge of responsible AI principles, AI governance frameworks, and ethical AI deployment.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and improve AI solutions, including Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Studio agent development and administration.
• Assist in the rollout and adoption of future enterprise AI platforms across the student and staff community.
• Engage with stakeholders to identify and prioritise AI use cases aligned with the University's AI Use Classification framework and responsible AI standards.
• Contribute to AI governance, risk management, and the development of guidance materials for staff and students.
• Collaborate across IDS and project teams to deliver outcomes in an agile delivery environment.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualification in Information Technology

Tools

Microsoft 365 Copilot

Copilot Studio

Google Gemini

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 additional AI enterprise platforms to students and staff - one of the largest 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 future enterprise AI platforms 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.

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 technical expertise to support university projects and provide core services such as the IDS Service Desk, Audio visual, simulation and event services, Information security and identity access management services and more.

Life at Flinders

They say know your place. We say you've found it right here.

Flinders University was founded on the belief that learning should open minds, celebrate individuality and 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've navigated revolutionary changes in social and cultural norms, and we've responded to transformative economic, environmental and technological developments. Through it all, we've continued 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. We don't just 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 our commitment to wellbeing through our Thriving@Flinders staff wellbeing program
• Wide range of professional development activities and services, 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 campus health care services, gym and childcare 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 for our Reconciliation Action Plan
• Please see here for our Indigenous 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 a current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and a Gender Based Violence Declaration which is satisfactory to the University. The contract of Employment is conditional upon the receipt of these completed compliance checks. A disclosable outcome will 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.

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACST) Tuesday 15 September, 2026. 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.