Peoplebank, part of RGF Staffing ANZ, is a leading talent solutions provider. We place the brightest IT & digital professionals into some of the region’s top employers. We are expert recruiters who have been placing IT & digital specialists with some of the most dynamic and recognised organisations in the Asia Pacific region for over 34 years.
About the Role:
Our Federal Government Client is seeking a Senior AI Engineer.
This is a contract role until 30 June 2026 with a 12-month extension option available if required, located at our client’s Canberra office.
As the selected candidate, you will:
- Lead the design, engineering and deployment of data science and AI solutions in collaboration with data professionals, digital professionals and end-users.
- Architect, build and manage cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS or Google Cloud) using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and ensuring appropriate security controls and scalability.
- Drive strategic projects involving data ingestion and curation, exploratory data analysis, natural language processing, use of generative AI (including agent-based generative AI), predictive and prescriptive modelling, deployment of self-service solutions and ad-hoc data science products.
- Prototype and develop engineering solutions at short notice for high priority data science and AI projects.
- Coordinate and collaborate with other teams and staff to build internal capability and establish/adopt standards and procedures across the development product life cycle.
- Use customer-centred approaches to design and prototype new technologies, tools, and methods.
- Work with IT service providers to specify requirements and support the establishment and upgrade of on-premises and cloud infrastructure/tools.
- Work closely with business users and IT service providers to select suitable technologies to deliver, manage and improve data science and AI solutions.
To be successful in this role you should have:
- Experience leading data, AI and cloud engineering work within the public service or a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
- Experience establishing and maintaining rapport with clients (business areas) and suppliers (IT areas), including where there are no pre-existing relationships.
- Experience designing, implementing and managing relational databases such as Teradata, BigQuery and others.
- Experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines, monitoring systems, containerisation, orchestration and automation.
- Experience with Agile or other iterative solution delivery practices, including DevOps.
- Experience designing and managing cloud infrastructure in Azure, AWS or Google Cloud.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research to address knowledge gaps and adopt emerging technologies to generate innovative solutions.
- Well-developed written and oral communication skills, including the ability to translate and present technical solutions in a range of engaging formats to non-technical audiences.
Due to security clearance requirements for this role, candidates must be Australian citizens holding a baseline level security clearance or higher.
Benefits of being a Peoplebank contractor:
- Personalised Attention: You’ll be assigned a dedicated Account Manager to support your unique needs.
- User-Friendly Services and Ongoing Support: Easy online timesheet lodgement, plus full access to contractor care, payroll, and admin support throughout your contract.
- Choice and Flexibility: A wide variety of contracting options tailored to your preferences and circumstances.
- Industry-Leading Payroll Services: Enjoy the reliability of accurate, on-time weekly payments.
- Contractor Satisfaction Focus: Our goal is to be your top choice for IT contracting and permanent roles—with your success at the centre of everything we do.
Apply now for immediate consideration – contact Ron on 02 6245 1706 or Ron.Luu@peoplebank.com.au quoting Job Reference: #269689.
Please note: Only candidates that meet the above criteria will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in the position.
Peoplebank and Leaders IT are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need adjustments to the recruitment process due to your circumstances, please let us know—we’re here to support you.
