Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $116,413 - $140,849
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: IT and telecommunications
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 11432
About this Opportunity
The Senior Developer, Artificial Intelligence (AI) will design, develop and implement AI and machine learning enabled business solutions that support VIDA’s strategic AI focus areas and strengthen enterprise-wide AI capability. Working across Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, Power Platform, Azure AI/OpenAI services and related AI technologies, help translate business requirements into practical, secure and scalable solutions that improve administrative processes, enhance access to data and insights, and support evidence-based decision-making across VIDA’s project delivery functions.
Work collaboratively with Business Unit AI Champions, AI delivery teams, Information and Technology teams and stakeholders across VIDA to support the transition from experimental AI use to operational, enterprise-ready adoption. This includes contributing to reusable patterns, technical standards, testing and monitoring frameworks, and deployment approaches that can be applied consistently across project offices and alliances. Contribute to responsible AI governance by ensuring solutions are designed and implemented in line with Victorian Government policies, privacy and data security obligations, ethical AI principles and relevant assurance frameworks.
This is an exciting opportunity to apply contemporary AI capability in a practical delivery environment, supporting one of Victoria’s most significant infrastructure programs and contributing to improved safety, efficiency, innovation and project delivery outcomes.
About You
An experienced AI, machine learning or software development professional with strong technical capability and a practical, outcomes-focused approach. Brings hands-on experience designing, building and deploying AI-enabled or data-driven solutions in enterprise or production environments, with the ability to turn complex business problems into secure, scalable and measurable solutions.
Combines technical depth with strong stakeholder engagement skills, confidently working with both technical and non-technical audiences to understand needs, refine use cases and translate requirements into fit-for-purpose solutions. Comfortable working within governance frameworks and applying responsible AI, privacy, security and compliance considerations throughout the solution lifecycle.
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Key Selection Criteria
Qualifications and Mandatory Requirements
What We Offer
Pre-Employment Checks
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which include national police/qualification (where applicable) checks and misconduct screening.
Diversity and Inclusion
VIDA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a values-led, diverse and inclusive workplace.
We believe our teams should represent the diversity of our communities in which we work, and we actively embrace and celebrate people from all walks of life.
If you require reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please contact us. We're here to support you.
How to Apply
Please include a Resume and Cover Letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing the Key Selection Criteria. We want to know why you want to work for VIDA Services, why you are interested in the role, and how your skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications are applicable to the role.
Please click here to view the position description.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Victoria Goodwin, AI Program Manager at [email protected].
Applications close 11:59 pm – Tuesday 14th July 2026.