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Summary

Contract Senior AI Engineer designing and delivering enterprise generative AI solutions — AI agents, RAG applications and intelligent services — using Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI and Microsoft AI services for a complex Australian Government environment. Hybrid work across ACT, NSW, VIC or QLD with Baseline clearance required.

Senior AI Engineer | Azure AI Foundry

Design and deliver enterprise AI solutions using Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI and generative AI technologies. Build AI agents, intelligent applications and secure, scalable AI services across a complex Australian Government environment.

Location: QLD, ACT, VIC, NSW
Work Arrangement: Hybrid – ACT candidates may be required onsite in Canberra three days per week and/or as required; interstate candidates may attend a state office or regional hub and travel to Canberra as required.
Contract Duration: 12 months with 2 x 12-month extension options
Security Clearance Requirement: Must be able to obtain Baseline
Closing Date: Friday, 18 September 2026 • 11:59pm Canberra time

Essential Tasks
  • Design, build and deploy AI solutions using Azure AI Foundry and Microsoft AI services.
  • Develop AI agents, generative AI applications, machine learning solutions and RAG architectures.
  • Integrate AI capabilities with enterprise systems, applications and data platforms.
  • Apply AI engineering, DevOps and MLOps practices across secure, scalable AI solutions.

Key Criteria
  • Demonstrated enterprise AI delivery experience with Azure AI Foundry, Azure AI Services and generative AI.
  • Strong experience developing AI agents and integrating AI with enterprise systems and data platforms.
  • Expertise across Python, REST APIs, Azure OpenAI, RAG, GitHub/Azure DevOps and MLOps.
  • Experience applying responsible AI, security, privacy and governance requirements.

How to Apply

Does this role sound perfect for you? If so, to register your interest in this role, please either contact Jeremy Eschbach or the Compas Team on (02) 6230 0233 and send through your CV by following the link below.

About Compas

Compas Pty Ltd is a Canberra based wholly Australian owned, Recruitment and Services company that has been operating since 1987. We specialise in the provision of permanent, contract and temporary recruitment services, as well as specialised Consulting assignments.

YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE TREATED WITH THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE

Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must be able to obtain a Baseline clearance.

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