The Role

The Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) team in MD builds and deploys machine learning systems at scale. They work with data scientists and other engineers to bring cutting-edge machine learning projects to production.

As an AI/ML Engineer at ASD, you can expect to:

• Design, develop, and maintain production MLOps platforms specific to ASD.
• Deploy, monitor, and troubleshoot ML models in production environments.
• Design and implement MLOps pipelines for deploying ML models to production.
• Review and optimise production ML code.
• Work with open source technology and modern computing infrastructure.
• Work with other engineers to ensure successful integration into enterprise software.
• Work with data scientists to ensure ML models are well tested and reliable.

Further information can be found at: I’m changing my career | Australian Signals Directorate (asd.gov.au).

About our Team

Mission Data (MD) Division within the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is responsible for providing the foundational data capabilities to support all of ASD’s functions. We do this via the provision of data platforms and services, management of ASD’s mission data, and providing complex analytic development and support, including Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning capabilities. All roles within MD require extensive knowledge of, and compliance with, legislative frameworks, government decision making and Defence’s mission and policies requirements.

Our Ideal Candidate

As an AI/ML Engineer at ASD, you will be expected to:

• Communicate confidently and clearly with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Apply technical engineering knowledge and experience.
• Perform critical and complex engineering activities.
• Provide advice in the field of ML engineering.
• Demonstrate knowledge of ML engineering.
• Tailor communication style and language to communicate effectively with stakeholders.

At the ASD4 level, you must demonstrate exposure to the above areas or related fields, and be progressing efforts to attain technical skills.

At the ASD5 level, you must demonstrate experience in the above areas or related fields, and possess relevant technical skills.

At the ASD6 level, you must demonstrate significant experience in the above areas or related fields, and possess well developed technical skills. It is expected that you will lead bodies of work.

ASD is seeking applicants to fill current and anticipated vacancies and to create a merit pool for future vacancies.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 31 August, 2025

For further information please review the job information pack, reference ASD/06869/25 on https://www.asd.gov.au/careers.