About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour's drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne's North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced AI Engineer (Agentic AI and Advanced Analytics) to join the Digital Health division.

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne's rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our six main campuses: Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals Centres and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.

About the Role:

The AI Engineer is responsible for delivering modern artificial intelligence capabilities that improve speed, efficiency, quality and decision-making across Northern Health.

The role provides specialist expertise in data science, large language models (LLMs), agentic AI systems, machine learning, analytics and software engineering to design, build and deploy scalable digital health solutions.

The position supports the Associate Director, Digital Innovation and Research to rapidly identify opportunities, prototype solutions and operationalise AI products that create measurable clinical, operational and financial value across Northern Health.

The role will help transition the organisation from traditional predictive machine learning approaches toward contemporary generative AI, intelligent automation, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), AI copilots, and multi-agent workflows.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Software Engineering, AI, or related field.
• Proven experience in AI, machine learning, and data analytics.
• Proficiency in Python and/or R; experience with SQL and relational databases.
• Experience with cloud platforms, APIs, and modern data technologies.
• Skilled in developing, testing, and deploying AI, analytics, or digital solutions.
• Knowledge of ML, statistical modeling, data visualization, LLMs, generative AI, and prompt engineering.
• Understanding of software development practices (source control, testing, documentation).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; able to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to collaborate with technical and business stakeholders.

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Andrew Bowden via email on A***@***********

Applications close Sunday 5 July 2026.

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award-winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new 'Thrive' program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• Access to salary packaging & EAP
• Comprehensive Library services for learning, research, clinical decision-making, leisure and wellbeing (onsite and online)

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.