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AI Engineer

Skillfield
Melbourne, VIC
hybrid
Fixed Term / Contract / Full Time

About Skillfield

Skillfield is a specialist technology consultancy operating at the intersection of cyber, data and AI. We partner with enterprise clients to protect, transform and empower their organisations with forward-thinking solutions. Our reputation is built on outcomes, not effort.

The Opportunity

Contract - 1 year, fixed term contract

We're seeking an AI Engineer with a passion for experimentation and innovation to join our growing team. In this role, you'll work on AI use cases and help shape the future of applied machine learning and generative AI. You'll collaborate with our client's multidisciplinary team to evaluate and validate AI use cases before full-scale implementation. This role involves assessing technical feasibility, estimating ROI, and building proof-of-concepts to demonstrate value.

What You'll Do

  • Rapidly prototype AI use cases such as summarisation, forecasting, and trend detection
  • Work closely with stakeholders to understand business challenges and identify potential AI applications
  • Analyse data availability, quality, and suitability for proposed AI solutions
  • Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments for AI use cases
  • Develop prototypes and proof-of-concepts to validate assumptions and demonstrate potential impact
  • Provide clear recommendations on whether to proceed, pivot, or discard use cases based on findings
  • Stay updated on emerging AI technologies and advise on their applicability to business needs
  • Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and best practices

What You'll Bring

  • Working knowledge of Agentic AI
  • Hands-on experience with LLMs, NLP, and ML frameworks (e.g. Python, HuggingFace, LangChain)
  • Strong experimentation mindset and ability to iterate quickly
  • Experience in model evaluation, tuning, and prompt engineering
  • Familiarity with working on unstructured or mixed data sources
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment
  • Clear communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving

Why Join Skillfield?

  • Be part of a team serious about doing work that matters
  • Join a culture that values clarity, autonomy, and shared success
  • Enjoy flexibility, support, and performance-based recognition

Ready to make a measurable impact? Apply now and help us deliver impact that matters.

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