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Senior AI Engineer

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Salary: $135.00 - $165.00 phr (incl. super)

  • 12 + 12 + 12 months, $$$ negotiable
  • Canberra CBD + Hybrid WFH
  • NV1 security clearance required

Our client, a Federal Government Department is seeking a Senior AI Engineer to join their team in September this year.

Duties:

  • Design, develop and deploy AI solutions using Azure AI services, and related Microsoft technologies.
  • Build and maintain AI agents, retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG) solutions, workflow automation and intelligent business applications.
  • Develop and enhance front‑end experiences for AI solutions, creating intuitive and effective user interfaces that maximise adoption, usability and business value across departmental AI initiatives.
  • Develop and maintain APIs, integrations and microservices to connect AI capabilities with departmental systems and external data sources.

Skills & Experience:

  • Python (primary language) or JavaScript/TypeScript

  • Azure OpenAI (prompt engineering, tool/function calling, RAG)

  • GenAI evaluation frameworks (accuracy, hallucination, bias, etc)

  • API development (FastAPI, .NET or Node.js)

How to Apply

For a copy of the full job description, including the application instructions, please get in touch with Matt at Recruitment Hive by clicking the Quick Apply button or call Matt on (02) 6299 1006.

Please note that applications close 12pm 13/08/26. Recruitment Hive welcome late applications to be considered for future opportunities.

Job ID: MF 674247 | LH-07343

We Value Diversity

The Recruitment Hive is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience and are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. We encourage people with disability, indigenous, veterans and people of all backgrounds and abilities to express their interest in this role.

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