Lead AI Engineer (Mob Way Applicants must identify as Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander)

• Mob Way Applicants must identify as Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander
• Sydney Melbourne or Brisbane Location
• Hybrid Working Arrangement

Whats the role

This role is part of our Mob Way program a culturally grounded pathway unlocking senior opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders.

Through Mob Way you will be supported to grow your career while staying connected to culture. This includes strong executive connection opportunities to build your networks and dedicated time for incommunity experiences and elderled cultural immersion.

An exciting opportunity is available for a Lead AI Engineer to complement our Data Digital and Artificial Intelligence (DDAI) team.

The role works within delivery squads focusing on building and operationalising AI applications and ML models that will further enhance our service and product offerings.

Additionally the role is responsible for engineering design development and deployment of machine learning (ML) models and Gen-AI agentic applications that solve complex problems and enhance our products and services. This role will work closely with data scientists software engineers and product managers to integrate machine learning solutions into production systems.

What do I need

• Highly established people leadership experience whilst also being able to balance a hands-on senior AI Engineering workload.
• Expert programming skills in Python and strong familiarity with ML libraries such as TensorFlow PyTorch or scikit-learn.
• Advanced experience building solutions leveraging frameworks such as LlamaIndex LangChain AutoGen DSPy etc.
• Deep experience building CI/CD pipelines and automation in Jenkins GitHub and Bamboo plus IaaC & configuration management tools such Terraform and Chef.
• Advanced experience with big data technologies like Hadoop Spark or similar for data processing and feature engineering and implementing solutions on Azure ML Synapse and Azure AI Services.
• Highly experienced in dealing with diverse stakeholders at all levels within a complex enterprise setting.
• Strong familiarity with Graph databases and their usage pattern with hands-on experience in backend & frontend development using Nodejs and React.
• Advanced familiarity with scripting languages such as bash PowerShell.
• Possess certification on Azure & AWS for solution design.
• Deep experience with A/B testing and experimental AI engineering design and architectural concepts.
• Well-rounded relationship management and business acumen with a default ability to cater language and style to suit any audience.

Why join us

As part of Mob Way you will receive tailored career support through executive coaching culturally safe leadership development and opportunities to strengthen your connection to community and culture.

At Westpac were passionate about becoming our customers #1 banking partner for life and we know that starts with creating the best workplace in the country. For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples that means more than just a job.

• Special offers on banking products and discounts from top brands including generous employee-only mortgage rates!
• We offer flexible work arrangements to support your work/life balance along with a variety of leave options including Culture (such as dedicated Sorry Business Leave) Lifestyle and Wellbeing Leave.
• Tailored career support through our Indigenous Careers Team and growth opportunities like the Echo mentoring program and Jawun secondments.
• Lots of opportunities to give back to the Community by getting involved in our many volunteering initiatives including our Brothers & Sisters Employee Advocacy Group.

Create your future today

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Create your future today through a role supported by our Mob Way program and a workplace committed to supporting your career.

Were all about creating a supportive and inclusive community. We welcome everyone no matter your age gender background or abilities. We also provide additional support to welcome our veterans Indigenous Australians and neurodiverse community.

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process you can find out more informationand additional contact details by visiting the People with Disability and/or needing Accessibility Requirementspage on our website.

At Westpac we aim to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians succeed by supporting Indigenous employees to build meaningful careers. Westpac has been granted an S126 Exemption to sections eight (8) and fifty-one (51) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW); this allows us to advertise and recruit this role exclusively to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.

This forms part of Westpacs strategy to foster a multicultural vibrant and diverse workforce.