AI Cloud Software Engineer

Final date to receive applications: Monday, 12 October 2026
• 11:59pm, Canberra time

Estimated start date: Monday, 16 November 2026

Location of work: ACT

Working arrangements: Full-time onsite for the first 2 weeks. A hybrid WFH arrangement, usually a minimum of 2 days per week onsite, will be considered from the location of their capital city.

Length of contract: 12 months

Contract extensions: Up to a maximum of 24 months

Security clearance: Must have an active Baseline clearance

Rates: $100 - $120 per hour (inc. super)

Services Australia is at the frontline of government service delivery, supporting millions of Australians, and is front and centre of a vision to be a world leader in government service delivery. It's using cutting‑edge technology to build world class platforms and capabilities to help Australians get on with their lives.

Services Australia is seeking an AI Cloud Software Developer with demonstratable experience with AI on‑premises platforms to play a pivotal role in delivering complex application development projects on platforms across the Technology and Digital Program (TDP) Group that align with the agency's strategic objectives. The position requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience and expertise in AI Engineering capabilities, including AI workload migrations, deployment and operations.

As an AI Cloud Software Developer, the role will specialise in public cloud platform tooling, with the capability to design, implement, and optimise environments from new (greenfield) implementations as well as enhance existing setups (brownfield). This role is focused on applying secure‑by‑design architectures, incorporating reusable patterns and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to deliver scalable, compliant solutions in line with APS frameworks and regulations.

The role will require collaboration with Data Scientists, Architecture, Cyber Security, and Core data teams in the group to establish foundational platform capability and frameworks, enforce governance and apply best practices across networking and resource management in your primary platform. The successful candidate is expected to operate with a significant degree of independence with a high level of autonomy, while also maintaining close working relationships with key stakeholders and strict adherence to agency processes and procedures.

In performing the role, the candidate will be required to identify and drive innovation, manage and lead change, and has an active role in contributing to and implementing the agency's strategic direction with decision‑making and advice to others highly dependent on their own judgement. It is vital to ensure that Services Australia effectively leverages technology to enhance service delivery and meet the needs of the community.

It is expected that they will develop, describe present and influence outcomes and/or findings across various forums and have excellent problem‑solving, communication and leadership skills in a collaborative environment.

• create software and technical designs for the realisation of complex development solutions
• develop high‑quality code and long‑term maintenance of a product's code base
• provide technical advice on software development and maintenance
• provide go‑live support and maintenance for complex developments
• perform a range of analysis, design, software development, prototyping, unit testing and maintenance activities
• undertake analysis of technical requirements to support project evaluation with proposed solutions
• ensure compliance with endorsed software development methodologies
• identify, investigate, and resolve complex ICT issues
• assess, communicate, monitor, and control risk
• develop team plans and goals
• prepare draft reports…