AI Engineer

AI Engineer X2 Full time, fixed term roles until 30 June 2027Geelong office location, with flexible hybrid workingOffering a competitive starting base salary of $136,500 plus super and benefits Care in Action With a career at the TAC, you’ll be helping us look out for the lives of everyone who travels on Victoria’s roads. That’s care in action. Find out more about our shared purpose, and what drives every one of us. Right now, we’re seeking two AI Engineers who will play their part in this shared purpose, while also supporting the progress of clients and colleagues so they can achieve great things. That’s truly rewarding work that will help us continue to deliver life-critical services where it matters. About the role As an AI Engineer, you’ll design, build and support production‑grade AI applications and solutions that help TAC teams improve services, decision‑making and operational efficiency. A major focus of this role will be delivering AI capabilities, using techniques such as retrieval‑augmented generation, context engineering, prompt orchestration and modern application frameworks to turn complex information into clear, usable insights. You’ll also develop and maintain data pipelines, deployment pipelines, and MLOps/AIOps practices to ensure TAC’s AI solutions are reliable, observable and secure in production environments. This is a hands‑on engineering role suited to someone who has moved real AI solutions into production, thrives in an agile, collaborative environment, and brings a strong engineering mindset rather than a data science focus. About the Team This role sits within the Performance, Insights and Analytics team in the broader Performance, Risk & Strategy division, working closely with data professionals, product owners and security teams to deliver high‑value AI solutions. You’ll be supported by a manager who values clarity, autonomy and technical excellence, and you’ll collaborate with a team known for being curious, adaptable and committed to making the complicated simple. What we’re looking for Hands‑on AI engineering expertise You have practical experience delivering production‑grade AI solutions, including generative AI techniques such as retrieval‑augmented generation, context engineering and prompt orchestration. You’ve built and deployed real AI applications, ideally in areas like RAG and document content extraction and summarisation, with a strong focus on reliability and maintainability. Strong software and cloud engineering capability You bring proficiency in Python and SQL, and experience building AI‑enabled applications using modern frameworks. You’re comfortable working with Azure AI Services, Databricks and contemporary engineering practices to deliver secure, scalable solutions. MLOps, AIOps and DevOps mindset You apply DevOps principles including source control, automated testing, CI/CD pipelines and infra‑as‑code. You have experience with monitoring, logging, alerting and observability for AI applications, ensuring solutions perform reliably in production environments. Adaptable, collaborative and delivery‑focused You thrive in an agile environment, iterate quickly and communicate clearly. You work autonomously with strong ownership, while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams to solve problems and deliver high‑quality outcomes. Why you’ll love it here There’s more to work than a competitive salary and amazing employee benefits. As our newest AI Engineer, you’ll also: Make a positive difference Every day the work you do at the TAC contributes to something bigger. As part of an inclusive, supportive team you’ll find real purpose in achieving goals, together. Be rewarded for great work We value our people, offering a service delivery payment, salary packaging and a reward and recognition program. Grow and go places We’re invested in your progress. When you work for one of Victoria’s largest and leading workplaces, you’ll receive extensive internal opportunities for development and access to the LinkedIn Learning Digital Hub. Ready to put care in action? We’d like to hear from you. Click apply to submit your Cover Letter and Resume. If successful, you’ll progress to an interview. All applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application. For more information, read the attached Position Description or contact Shay McLean at Shay_Mclean@tac.vic.gov.au for a confidential discussion. Applications for this role will be accepted up until 11:55pm on Monday 7 September 2026. If we can do anything to help make applying for this role easier, or you have an adjustment request, please let our Talent Acquisition Team know at recruitment@tac.vic.gov.au. If over the phone is better for you, our number is 03 9300 0501. A safe place to work We’re committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of employees. This extends to inclusion, diversity and accessibility in our employment practices, and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, men, women and gender diverse people, culturally diverse, and LGBTIQA+ people to apply for roles. Child Safety At the TAC we are committed to the safety of children and young people. For more information regarding our commitment to child safety, please visit our website.