Senior AI Engineer

Aurec Human Capital Group; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurec Human Capital Group is seeking a Senior AI Engineer for a Federal Government engagement. You will design, build, and deploy enterprise AI solutions, including generative AI applications and intelligent agents, using Azure AI Foundry and Microsoft AI services.

Responsibilities include integrating AI with existing data platforms, applying robust AI engineering and DevOps practices, and embedding governance and privacy safeguards. A Baseline security clearance or eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and deploying enterprise AI solutions with integration to corporate systems.
• Proven ability to deliver AI proof-of-concepts/pilots.
• Strong understanding of ethical AI and security frameworks with stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy enterprise AI solutions and intelligent agents using Azure AI Foundry and Microsoft AI services.
• Integrate AI capabilities with data platforms and existing enterprise systems.
• Apply AI engineering, DevOps, and MLOps best practices for scalability and reliability.
• Embed governance, privacy safeguards, and security controls in architectures.
• Collaborate with technical leads and stakeholders to translate requirements into AI solutions.

Skills

Generative AI

Azure AI Foundry

Azure AI Services

MLOps

DevOps

Prompt engineering

Tools

ML platforms

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.