Machine Learning Specialist

Nixil; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Nixil Pty is seeking a Machine Learning Specialist to develop and operationalise reliable machine learning solutions supporting national security capabilities. You will work across the model lifecycle, from data preparation to deployment, in a security-cleared environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes strong Python and SQL skills, scalable workflows, and secure development practices, with office work across Canberra, Sydney and Adelaide.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience delivering machine learning solutions through development and deployment.
• Strong Python, SQL and machine learning framework skills.
• Experience with model validation, versioning, monitoring and reproducible workflows.
• Knowledge of automated testing, CI/CD and secure development practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate and tune machine learning models.
• Prepare training data and implement feature engineering.
• Deploy models and integrate them into applications and data pipelines.
• Monitor performance, investigate drift and manage retraining.

Skills

Python

SQL

ML frameworks

Tools

CI/CD

Model monitoring

Version control

Job description

• Office locations: Canberra, Sydney and Adelaide
• Essential: Current NV1, NV2 or TSPV security clearance
• Start Date: March 2027
• End Date: June 2027

We are seeking a Machine Learning Specialist to develop and operationalise reliable machine learning solutions supporting national security capabilities.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate and tune machine learning models.
• Prepare training data and implement feature engineering.
• Deploy models and integrate them into applications and data pipelines.
• Monitor performance, investigate drift and manage retraining.

Skills & experience

• Demonstrated experience delivering machine learning solutions through development and deployment.
• Strong Python, SQL and machine learning framework skills.
• Experience with model validation, versioning, monitoring and reproducible workflows.
• Knowledge of automated testing, CI/CD and secure development practices.

Security Clearance: Current NV1, NV2 or TSPV clearance is strictly required