Artificial Intelligence Specialist

Current Jobs; City of Parramatta; On-site; AUD 134,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Ongoing role

Remuneration with superannuation

Job summary

NSW Environment Protection Authority seeks an Artificial Intelligence Specialist to lead AI-driven solutions for regulatory and environmental intelligence capabilities. This role focuses on applying advanced analytics, ML, and automation to improve monitoring, compliance, and service delivery.

Requirements include a degree in a related field and demonstrated experience designing and deploying ML models. The position is based in Parramatta with flexible working options and a starting remuneration

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics or related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience designing, training, evaluating and deploying ML/AI models to solve complex problems.
• Proficiency in Python, R, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, SQL.
• Experience with large diverse datasets, data processing, feature engineering, model optimisation and validation.
• Experience deploying ML platforms on cloud/on-premise (AWS/Azure/GCP) and containerisation.
• Ability to explain complex model outputs to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development and implementation of AI-driven solutions.
• Apply analytics, ML and automation to improve environmental monitoring and decision-making.
• Support digital transformation and regulatory/operational capabilities.
• Collaborate with diverse stakeholders and communicate technical concepts clearly.

Skills

Python

Machine learning

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Scikit-learn

SQL

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Artificial Intelligence Specialist
Do you want to protect future generations?
Protect tomorrow together at the NSW EPA

• Join a purpose-led organisation and make a difference to the environment and our community
• Environment Officer Class 11
• Remuneration starting from $148,339 plus superannuation
• Enjoy employee benefits and flexible working options
• One ongoing role available
• Role based in Parramatta

The opportunity

The Artificial Intelligence Specialist leads the design, development and implementation of AI-driven solutions that enhance the EPA’s regulatory, operational and environmental intelligence capabilities. The role supports the agency’s digital transformation by applying advanced analytics, machine learning and automation to improve environmental monitoring, compliance, decision-making and service delivery.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have the following key knowledge and experience:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess data quality, identify patterns, and propose evidence-based solutions.
• Demonstrated experience designing, developing, training, evaluating and deploying machine learning and artificial intelligence models to solve complex business or operational problems.
• Proficiency in programming languages and tools relevant to machine learning and data analysis (e.g. Python, R, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, SQL).
• Experience working with large and diverse datasets, including data processing, feature engineering, model optimisation and validation.
• Experience applying cloud-based and/or on-premise machine learning platforms and deployment tools (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP, containerisation technologies).
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts, model outputs and data insights clearly and effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Also, it is an essential requirement of this role for the successful candidate to hold a degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

For more information about the role, please read the Artificial Intelligence Specialist - EO11 - Role Description.docx

About us

As the environmental steward and regulator of our State we are committed to a sustainable future.

Our people are proud to play a role in protecting the environment of NSW. We partner with Aboriginal people, industry and the wider community to protect, restore and enhance our diverse ecosystems.

We bring scientific expertise, experience and actions to inspire innovative solutions as we transition our state to a circular economy.

As we respond to urgent current issues, including climate change, we educate and support our stakeholders to create an environmentally healthy future.

Join us on our mission to protect tomorrow together.

Applications close: Sunday 27 September 2026 at 11:55pm

Should you require further information about the role, please contact Sarah Sutton at [e-mail]

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

If you require reasonable adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail] and please mention reference 552427.

If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, please use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles, or contact our Aboriginal Employment Pathways team for a yarn.

For more information on reasonable adjustments to recruitment processes, please click here.

Advertised: 11 Sep 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 27 Sep 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time