Build it from scratch.
A well-established Brisbane organisation operating in a highly regulated industry is hiring its first AI Engineer. This is a greenfield role - you'll shape the AI capability from the ground up, working closely with a dedicated AI Governance lead and key senior stakeholders across the business.
What you'll do:
- Design and build custom AI solutions across Gen AI, ML, and NLP
- Develop chatbots, predictive models, RAG pipelines, and LLM applications
- Own the technical delivery of AI initiatives end to end
- Influence strategy while staying hands-on with code
- 8+ years in data/ML engineering and recent AI experience
- Strong hands-on skills in Python, AWS, and modern AI tools/frameworks
- Proven experience building custom AI/ML solutions (not just configuring vendor tools)
- A solid data foundation - pipelines, modelling, architecture, etc
- Experience in a highly regulated environment (banking, insurance, health, energy, or similar)
- Permanent role, Brisbane CBD (3 days in office)
- $160,000 - $180,000 + superannuation
- First AI hire - real ownership and influence
- Fast-paced and transformation-focused, despite operating in a regulated space
E: jimmy@emanatetechnology.com.au
We are an inclusive employer committed to fostering a diverse and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people of all ages, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.


