Senior Gen AI & Automation Engineer (Melbourne)

Location Melbourne
- CBD and Inner Metro suburbs Reference 9594 About the Role The role involves designing and delivering AI and automation solutions that translate business needs into practical tools, improving systems, processes, and services across the organization. Key Selection Criteria
- Enjoys thinking ahead, exploring new technology, and finding better ways to improve systems, processes, and services.
- Can design and deliver AI and automation solutions, translate business needs into practical tools, and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences.
- Has strong experience in Generative AI, automation, cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Databricks), and building scalable, reliable systems.
- Can lead and support others by mentoring teams, encouraging innovation, and creating a clear link between work and real-world impact.
- Has solid engineering skills, including system design, deployment, testing, and maintaining high‑quality, production‑ready solutions. Qualifications and Experience
- Tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field. (Essential)
- Extensive experience (5+ years) designing, developing, and deploying AI and ML solutions in enterprise or public sector environments. (Essential)
- Demonstrated experience building and deploying Generative AI applications (e.g., RAG, LLM fine‑tuning, AI copilots, or agentic systems). (Essential)
- Proven track record in implementing AIOps practices and model lifecycle management in cloud‑native environments (Azure, AWS, or Databricks). (Essential)
- Robust stakeholder management skills and ability to communicate technical concepts to executive and non‑technical audiences. (Essential)
- Certification in Azure AI Engineer Associate, AWS ML Specialty, or equivalent. (Desirable)
- Experience with Databricks Unity Catalog, vector databases. (Desirable) Pre‑employment checks and Employment Conditions Relevant pre‑employment screening and reference checks will be required. Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position. Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re‑employment restrictions apply. Applications close Applications close at 11:59pm on Tuesday, 19 May 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rshyn