Senior AI Engineer

Aurec; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Part time

Job summary

Aurec is seeking a Senior AI Engineer to join a Federal Government project in Canberra. You will design and deploy enterprise AI solutions, including generative agents, using Azure AI Foundry and Microsoft AI services.

This role covers end-to-end AI lifecycle from PoC to production, with emphasis on governance and security. The position supports hybrid work arrangements across ACT, NSW, VIC, or QLD, offering a 12-month contract with extension options.

Qualifications

• Ethical AI and security governed design principles are required.
• Strong stakeholder management and technical advisory abilities.
• Experience delivering enterprise AI pilots and POCs.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy enterprise AI solutions and intelligent agents.
• Integrate AI capabilities with existing data platforms and systems.
• Apply robust AI engineering, DevOps, and MLOps practices for production readiness.
• Embed governance and privacy controls into architectures.
• Collaborate with leads and stakeholders to translate requirements into AI solutions.

Tools

Azure AI Foundry

Azure AI Services

Generative AI models

Machine Learning platforms

MLOps

DevOps

prompt engineering

Job description

Senior AI Engineer | Federal Government

About the Opportunity

• Join a forward-thinking technical team driving cutting-edge generative AI and machine learning capabilities across a major Federal Government department.
• Play a pivotal role across the end-to-end AI lifecycle, from rapid proof-of-concept experimentation through to building, deploying, and maintaining production-grade AI agents using Azure AI Foundry.

What's on Offer

• Contract/Engagement: Initial 12-month contract + 12-month extension option.
• Location & Flexibility: ACT, NSW, VIC, or QLD (Flexible / Hybrid working options available).

Role & Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy enterprise AI solutions, generative AI applications, and intelligent agents using Azure AI Foundry and Microsoft AI services.
• Integrate advanced AI capabilities and knowledge repositories seamlessly with existing enterprise systems and data platforms.
• Implement robust AI engineering, DevOps, and MLOps best practices to ensure high availability, scalability, and performance optimisation.
• Embed responsible AI principles, privacy safeguards, and strict governance/security controls into all technical architectures.
• Collaborate closely with technical leads and business stakeholders to identify automation opportunities and translate requirements into high-value AI solutions.

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this position, you will ideally bring:

• Technical Toolkit: Azure AI Foundry (must have), Azure AI Services (must have), Generative AI models, Machine Learning platforms, MLOps, DevOps, and prompt engineering.
• Experience: Demonstrated experience designing and deploying enterprise AI solutions, integrating AI models with corporate enterprise systems, and delivering successful AI proof-of-concepts/pilots.
• Core Capabilities: Strong grasp of ethical AI and security frameworks, backed by superior stakeholder management, technical advisory, and collaborative problem-solving skills.

Eligibility & Clearance Requirements

• Security Clearance: Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a current Baseline security clearance or be an Australian Citizen with the ability to obtain one.