Senior AI Engineer

Department of the Premier and Cabinet; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of the Premier and Cabinet's Data Unit in Perth is seeking an adaptable professional to design and develop AI technology solutions that help government decision-making. You will collaborate across agencies to address fluid, evolving challenges and apply solid technical foundations to real-world policy issues.

You will communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences and stay current with AI developments to maximize benefits for WA communities.

Qualifications

• Experience in AI, data engineering or technology is required.
• Must be curious and adaptable with solid technical foundations.
• Willingness to learn and build across government challenges.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop AI technology solutions that solve government problems.
• Communicate technical information simply to many different audiences.
• Maintain awareness of new developments in AI and support stakeholders to realise its benefits.

Skills

AI

Data engineering

Curiosity

Adaptability

Job description

The Department of the Premier and Cabinet supports the Premier as head of the Western Australian Government. The Department is a central agency that leads the public sector in providing advice and support to the Premier and Cabinet in their service of the Western Australian Community. We foster a workplace culture based on our core values, Leadership, Connection and Impact. For more information about the Department, please visit our website .

The Data Unit

The Data Unit is an interdisciplinary team focused on improving how the public sector uses evidence to make better decisions and policy. We work collaboratively with a broad range of agencies to address complex social, health, environmental and economic challenges facing Western Australia. Our work supports better strategy, operations and service delivery across government.

About the Role

Do you like novelty?

This is an engaging and varied job that works across agencies, assists with ever changing problems, where you might show up to work in different offices.

As part of this role, you will:

• Design and develop AI technology solutions that solve government problems,
• Communicate technical information simply to many different audiences, and
• Maintain awareness of new developments in AI and support stakeholders to realise its benefits.

We are looking for people with experience in AI, data engineering or technology. You don’t need years of experience behind you, but you do need to be curious and adaptable, with solid technical foundations and the appetite to keep building and learning.

You will join a talented interdisciplinary team with data, technical and policy expertise that will support you to build your capability and succeed in the role.

If you want to contribute to work that has long-lasting impacts, then we want to hear from you!

Equity and Diversity

The Department of the Premier and Cabinet is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. As a measure to achieve equality and support, section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) will apply to this position. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

The Department of the Premier and Cabinet (DPC) supports the Premier as head of the Western Australian Government and the Minister for Science.

DPC is responsible for providing quality policy and administrative advice and support to enable the Premier and Government to serve the WA community well.

DPC was established in 2001 under the Public Sector Management Act 1994.

The Department of the Premier and Cabinet (DPC) is responsible for providing the administration of Executive Government services and Government policy management.

Our Vision

Improving outcomes through leadership, collaboration and innovation.

Our Purpose

We provide quality policy and administrative advice and support to enable the Premier and Government to serve the WA community well.

Our Goals

Organisational Capability

Advice and Support

The Department of the Premier and Cabinet (DPC) has undergone considerable change since its beginnings as an office of only five members more than 110 years ago.

DPC is primarily involved in:

providing administrative support to the Premier

providing administrative policy advice and support to the Ministerial Offices and the Leader of the Opposition

the promotion of Western Australia's interests overseas

the communication of Government policies and activities

the administration of entitlements for Members and former Members of Parliament

management of the State occasions and official visits program

providing a secure, confidential and time-critical printing and publishing service for Parliament and Government

management of exhibitions and programs at the Constitutional Centre

Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website.

The Department of the Premier and Cabinet (DPC) supports the Premier as head of the Western Australian Government and the Minister for Science.

DPC is responsible for providing quality policy and administrative advice and support to enable the Premier and Government to serve the WA community well.

DPC was established in 2001 under the Public Sector Management Act 1994.

The Department of the Premier and Cabinet (DPC) is responsible for providing the administration of Executive Government services and Government policy management.

Our Vision

Improving outcomes through leadership, collaboration and innovation.

Our Purpose

We provide quality policy and administrative advice and support to enable the Premier and Government to serve the WA community well.

Our Goals

Organisational Capability

Advice and Support

The Department of the Premier and Cabinet (DPC) has undergone considerable change since its beginnings as an office of only five members more than 110 years ago.

DPC is primarily involved in:

providing administrative support to the Premier

providing administrative policy advice and support to the Ministerial Offices and the Leader of the Opposition

the promotion of Western Australia's interests overseas

the communication of Government policies and activities

the administration of entitlements for Members and former Members of Parliament

management of the State occasions and official visits program

providing a secure, confidential and time-critical printing and publishing service for Parliament and Government

management of exhibitions and programs at the Constitutional Centre

Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website.