Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW? 

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage. 

• Join us as an AI Specialist and help shape how AI transforms services and decision making across the organisation 
• Temporary full-time opportunity up to 24months (2 years), 35 hours/week 
• Office location - Parramatta, flexible working supported  
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $149,739 to $173,174+ super & leave loading 

Join a fast-paced team at the heart of IT strategy, helping shape how AI and Generative AI are used across the organisation. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in dynamic environments, has the freedom to explore emerging technologies, and is motivated by solving real business problems. If that sounds like you, this could be your dream team. 

About the role 

As an AI Specialist, you will lead the design and delivery of AI solutions from concept to scale, integrating with platforms like Salesforce and Microsoft Fabric while ensuring solutions are ethical, secure, and aligned with business goals. You will work across technical and business teams to embed AI and unlock new opportunities for innovation and efficiency, driving real impact. You will also lead the AI best practices, AI governance for the team and wider business.  

This is a great opportunity to innovate, influence strategy, and build trusted AI capabilities in a complex, forward-thinking environment. 

About You 

To be successful in this role, you will: 

• Lead design and implementation of tools, platforms such as automation engines, AI services and workflow orchestration solutions 
• Desing and build Generative AI solutions, including Copilot, chatbots, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and intelligent automation use cases 
• Create and maintain automation pipelines for data ingestion, transformation, orchestration and system-to system integration  
• Implement monitoring, logging, validation, evaluations to ensure reliability 
• Have experience in AI/MLOps and responsible AI governance 
• Be confident translating business needs into practical AI solutions  
• Collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders  
• Have exposure to cloud platforms (Azure/AWS) and data ecosystems  
• Be comfortable leading POCs and scaling solutions  
• Bring a curious, innovative mindset with strong problem-solving skills  
• Be able to balance innovation with risk, compliance, and privacy 

Key knowledge and experience 

• Strong background in software engineering, automation and applied AI 
• Hands-on experience with AI services, machine learning models, or LLM-based solutions 
• Experience with RAG, prompt engineering, LLMs or AI agents. 
• Familiarity with enterprise systems such as CRM, ERP, ticketing and analytics platforms 

Essential requirements 

• Certification or training in AI, or a relevant tertiary qualification. 

For more information read the full Role Description: AI Specialist

Who we are 

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) work to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy. 

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations. 

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry. 

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment. 

To Apply 

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume (max 5 pages) and single page cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role. 

Please also note, to be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles, you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role. 

Applications close on Tuesday, 30 Jun 2026 at 11:55PM 

Should you require further information about the role, please contact Shweta Mehta, Principal Digital AI and Integration via shweta.mehta@dcceew.nsw.gov.au  

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months. 
 
Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. 

Looking for more information or assistance in applying? 

• Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace. 
• How we encourage and support people with disability   
• Information and adjustments for individual needs for the recruitment process and the workplace. 

If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au or contacting Nivya Shetty on 02 9585 6607or via nivya.shetty@dcceew.nsw.gov.au (please mention reference number 551007). 

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, use our Guide for Aboriginal Applicants to assist with applying for roles or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn. 

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