AI Jobs in Australia

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AI Researcher

New
Top rated
Maincode
Full-time
Full-time
Posted

The AI Researcher will work across the model development loop including designing and testing architecture changes and training regimes for large language models, running controlled experiments at scale to isolate causal effects, studying failure modes in reasoning, generalisation, robustness, and representation, shaping objectives, data mixtures, and optimisation choices that influence model behaviour, building and refining evaluations that measure capability and reliability, analysing training dynamics using logs, metrics, and model outputs, collaborating with ML systems engineers on distributed training and training operations, and writing clear internal notes to translate experimental results into design decisions. The role requires substantial time spent in code, training runs, logs, and evaluation outputs aiming for clarity about what improves the model and why.

A$150,000 – A$180,000
Undisclosed
YEAR

(AUD)

Melbourne, Australia
Maybe global
Onsite

Senior Software Engineer

New
Top rated
Lorikeet
Full-time
Full-time
Posted

The Senior Software Engineer will build a powerful project innovating customer support by defining what an AI-first SaaS product looks like, addressing unique UI/UX, capabilities, and data model challenges of an AI-first company. They will lead ambitious and ambiguous projects involving strong technical decision-making, effective implementation, and incorporate product and design instincts. The engineer will work across the tech stack, collaborate with a top-caliber team, and mentor or lead less experienced engineers. They will participate in an engineering-led culture where everyone owns working with users and building a great product, taking ownership of challenging problems and defining and implementing solutions.

Undisclosed

()

Sydney, Australia
Maybe global
Onsite

Product Manager, Models

New
Top rated
Heidi Health
Full-time
Full-time
Posted

As the Product Manager for Heidi's models platform, you will own the product strategy and roadmap for the platform including evaluation pipelines, fine-tuning infrastructure, model routing, and safety systems. Your responsibilities include prioritising your team's work across enablement requests, model safety and quality, and new capability bets; fixing platform issues that cause blocks for product teams; building evaluation tooling and fine-tuning workflows usable in clinical settings; deciding improvements based on clinician feedback, model quality signals, and product team needs; allocating engineering capacity among competing requests and clearly communicating deferrals; working with engineers on evaluation design, fine-tuning trade-offs, and model architecture decisions; setting model quality and safety targets based on clinical outcomes; consolidating duplicate infrastructure across product teams; and monitoring foundation model developments to adjust the roadmap accordingly. You will collaborate closely with engineers, researchers, product PMs, and clinical safety teams and report to product leadership. This is a platform role whose outputs impact every user-facing product at Heidi.

Undisclosed

()

Sydney, Australia
Maybe global
Remote

AI Software Engineer (Model Training)

New
Top rated
Maincode
Full-time
Full-time
Posted

You will build and maintain the systems that support large scale model training, including designing and maintaining distributed training pipelines for large language models, building data ingestion and preprocessing systems for large training datasets, developing tooling for experiment management, checkpointing, and reproducibility, monitoring and debugging long running training jobs across clusters, improving reliability and observability across the training stack, optimizing training throughput across compute, memory, and data pipelines, working closely with researchers to translate experimental ideas into training runs, and diagnosing failures across infrastructure, training loops, and data pipelines. The work requires spending time inside code, logs, dashboards, and experiment outputs to make large scale training reliable.

Undisclosed

()

Melbourne, Australia
Maybe global
Onsite

Mechanical Engineer & Python Expert - Freelance AI Trainer

New
Top rated
Mindrift
Part-time
Full-time
Posted

Contributors may design graduate- and industry-level mechanical engineering problems grounded in real practice; evaluate AI-generated solutions for correctness, assumptions, and engineering logic; validate analytical or numerical results using Python (NumPy, SciPy, Pandas); improve AI reasoning to align with first principles and accepted engineering standards; and apply structured scoring criteria to assess multi-step problem solving.

$38 / hour
Undisclosed
HOUR

(USD)

Australia
Maybe global
Remote

Energy Engineering & Python Expert - Freelance AI Trainer

New
Top rated
Mindrift
Part-time
Full-time
Posted

Contributors may design rigorous energy engineering problems reflecting professional practice; evaluate AI solutions for correctness, assumptions, and constraints; validate calculations or simulations using Python (NumPy, Pandas, SciPy); improve AI reasoning to align with industry-standard logic; and apply structured scoring criteria to multi-step problems.

$38 / hour
Undisclosed
HOUR

(USD)

Australia
Maybe global
Remote

Statistics Expert (Python) - Freelance AI Trainer

New
Top rated
Mindrift
Part-time
Full-time
Posted

Contributors design rigorous statistics problems reflecting professional practice; evaluate AI solutions for correctness, assumptions, and constraints; validate calculations or simulations using Python libraries such as NumPy, Pandas, SciPy, Statsmodels, and Scikit-learn; improve AI reasoning to align with industry-standard logic; and apply structured scoring criteria to multi-step problems.

$38 / hour
Undisclosed
HOUR

(USD)

Australia
Maybe global
Remote

Senior Python Engineer - AI Testing Project (Freelance, Mindrift)

New
Top rated
Mindrift
Part-time
Full-time
Posted

Create functional black box tests for large codebases in various source languages. Create and manage Docker environments to ensure 100% reproducible builds and test execution across different platforms. Monitor code coverage and configure automated scoring criteria to meet industry benchmark-level standards. Leverage large language models (LLMs) such as Roo Code and Claude to accelerate development cycles, automate repetitive tasks, and improve overall code quality.

$45 – $45 / hour
Undisclosed
HOUR

(USD)

Australia
Maybe global
Remote

Physics Researcher (Python) - Freelance AI Trainer

New
Top rated
Mindrift
Part-time
Full-time
Posted

Contributors design rigorous physics problems reflecting professional practice, evaluate AI solutions for correctness, assumptions, and constraints, validate calculations or simulations using Python (NumPy, Pandas, SciPy), improve AI reasoning to align with industry-standard logic, and apply structured scoring criteria to multi-step problems.

$34 / hour
Undisclosed
HOUR

(USD)

Australia
Maybe global
Remote

Senior Python Engineer - AI Testing Project (Freelance, Mindrift)

New
Top rated
Mindrift
Part-time
Full-time
Posted

Create functional black box tests for large codebases in various source languages, create and manage Docker environments to ensure 100% reproducible builds and test execution across different platforms, monitor code coverage and configure automated scoring criteria to meet industry benchmark-level standards, leverage LLMs like Roo Code and Claude to accelerate development cycles, automate repetitive tasks, and improve overall code quality.

$45 / hour
Undisclosed
HOUR

(USD)

Australia
Maybe global
Remote

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Remote options exist particularly for roles requiring specialized AI expertise that companies struggle to find locally. Organizations in metropolitan hubs like Sydney and Melbourne often prefer hybrid arrangements for AI teams to facilitate collaboration on complex projects. Regional areas may offer more flexibility to attract talent from major cities. As AI tools themselves enable better remote collaboration, this trend may accelerate. Companies building distributed AI teams often provide additional support for knowledge sharing across locations."},{"question":"What skills are most in demand for AI jobs in Australia?","answer":"Australian employers prioritize practical AI proficiencies like prompt engineering alongside foundational machine learning capabilities. Cybersecurity skills combined with AI knowledge command particular premium as organizations address AI security concerns. Proficiency with specific machine learning frameworks, AI-enabled productivity applications, and data visualization tools appears frequently in job requirements. Job postings increasingly mention generative AI experience, including working with large language models and image generation systems. The ability to explain complex AI concepts to non-technical stakeholders has become essential as AI adoption spreads across departments. Demand for these specialized skills has surged sharply in recent job advertisements."},{"question":"What is the salary range for AI jobs in Australia?","answer":"AI professionals in Australia consistently earn higher wages than counterparts without AI skills across various industries and occupations. This AI wage premium has increased from previous years as competition for qualified candidates intensifies. Salary variations depend heavily on specialization, with generative AI and AI security expertise commanding higher compensation. Location significantly impacts pay scales, with Sydney and Melbourne typically offering higher salaries than regional areas. Experience level creates substantial differentials, while industry sector also influences compensation—financial services and healthcare technology typically pay premium rates. Company size affects package structures, with startups often offering equity components alongside base salary."},{"question":"What experience levels are companies hiring for in AI jobs in Australia?","answer":"Australian organizations are focusing on early-career talent and graduates for AI positions to prevent future skill shortages. Entry-level roles often emphasize potential and foundational technical skills over extensive AI experience. Many companies prefer developing internal talent through upskilling programs rather than competing for scarce experienced professionals whose compensation demands have risen significantly. Graduate programs specifically targeting AI capabilities have expanded, particularly in larger organizations. Mid-level positions typically require demonstrable project experience rather than years of service. Senior AI roles remain challenging to fill, driving companies to consider international talent and creative compensation packages to secure experienced leaders."},{"question":"How often are new AI jobs posted in Australia?","answer":"AI job posting frequency in Australia shows mixed signals despite overall growth in the sector. While tech jobs declined by 3.7% (31,000 positions) through May 2025, AI-specific employment grew to 6,814 jobs with 15.3% annual growth. Each position typically attracts substantial application volumes, partly due to economic pressures and improved AI-powered candidate sourcing tools. Posting frequency varies significantly by region, with stronger activity in Western Australia, Queensland and South Australia compared to eastern states. Companies often extend posting periods to capture more candidates rather than creating frequent new listings. Seasonal variations occur, with stronger hiring pushes typically following budget cycles."},{"question":"What is the difference between The Homebase and other job boards?","answer":"The Homebase distinguishes itself through specialized curation of AI positions across Australia's evolving technology landscape. Unlike general boards that mix various tech roles, The Homebase focuses exclusively on verified artificial intelligence and machine learning opportunities. The platform employs domain experts to evaluate each listing's technical legitimacy and verify that advertised AI roles involve genuine AI work rather than inflated job titles. Employers undergo verification to ensure legitimate opportunities. Job seekers benefit from targeted search capabilities designed specifically for AI specializations, skills, and experience levels. The platform also provides AI-specific salary insights and regional demand data unavailable on broader platforms."}]