12-month max term full-time opportunity

Flexible location: Sydney, NSW or Melbourne, VIC | Hybrid working (min. 2 days in office)

Drive enterprise-wide AI strategy, governance and innovation across a complex, multi-service organisation

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced AI Solutions Architect to lead the design, governance and adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities across BaptistCare. This strategic role sits within our Information and Digital function and plays a key role in shaping how AI, including Generative AI and predictive analytics, supports organisational performance, innovation and service quality.

Reporting to the GM IT Strategy and Architecture, you will provide architectural leadership across AI platforms, data integration, governance, security and responsible AI practices. You will ensure AI solutions are scalable, secure, ethical and aligned with enterprise architecture and organisational strategy.

Working across Information & Digital, Innovation, Research and operational business units, this role enables the effective and safe adoption of AI technologies that support workforce sustainability, operational efficiency and high-quality, person-centred care.

About you:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Enterprise Architecture, Cyber Security or related discipline
• Minimum 5 years' experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, AI engineering or advanced analytics environments, including practical experience delivering AI solutions into production
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing enterprise AI, data or digital architecture solutions within complex environments
• AI, cloud or enterprise architecture certifications (e.g. Azure AI Engineer, AWS Certified Machine Learning, TOGAF, Databricks, Snowflake or equivalent)
• Experience implementing Generative AI, predictive analytics or intelligent automation solutions at enterprise scale
• Experience establishing AI governance, responsible AI frameworks or model risk management practices
• Demonstrated ability to engage senior stakeholders and translate business needs into technical solutions
• Strong stakeholder engagement, influencing, problem-solving and communication skill

Desirable:

• Experience implementing AI solutions within health, aged care, community services or other highly regulated environments
• Experience establishing enterprise AI governance frameworks, model assurance practices or responsible AI controls
• Experience supporting digital transformation, innovation or enterprise data initiatives
• Experience working within not-for-profit or mission-driven organisations
• Exposure to emerging technologies such as intelligent automation, robotics, IoT or wearable technologies

If you're passionate about shaping the future of AI in a purpose-driven organisation, enjoy working collaboratively, and are excited to deliver meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you!

About Us:

BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing.

We know that life's challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again. That's what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care.

Today, more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia.

If you would like to be considered for this role, please click ''Apply'' and attach your resume. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. Closing Date is subject to change without notice.

Successful applications will be subject to a variety of background checks including police background check via our online police check system.

BaptistCare – Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all.

Please note: This position is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting any employees directly as all communications must go through the Talent Acquisition. Unsolicited candidate profiles or CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Thank you.