Technical Lead, Artificial Intelligence

• Full time, ongoing position at HEW level 9.
• Parramatta campus with flexible working arrangements.
• Salary: $137,681 – $147,032 p.a., plus 17% Super and Loading.

Lead secure AI agents, automation and generative AI solutions across Western.

 

The Opportunity
At Western Sydney University, we are creating a new era for AI enablement across education, research and operations. Through this role you will join a landmark opportunity to share the future of our AI capabilities that will underpin future success and our transition to an AI-powered world, withing a people-first mindset. You will provide technical leadership for the design, development, deployment and operational support of generative and agentic AI solutions across Western Sydney University. Working within the Data Office, you will translate strategic and operational priorities into practical, secure and scalable technical solutions that support student success, research impact, staff productivity and community engagement.

You will work closely with stakeholders across curriculum, research, operations and professional services to identify high-value AI use cases, assess feasibility and shape solution options. This includes contributing to the AI Use Case Portfolio, guiding technical assessment, solution design, estimation, prototyping, implementation and support for prioritised initiatives.

You will lead technical enablement across enterprise AI platforms, including Microsoft 365, Copilot, automation tools, cloud services, data platforms, APIs and integration patterns. You will embed responsible AI, privacy, cyber security, data governance, lifecycle controls, testing, monitoring and documentation into technical delivery, helping teams use AI safely and effectively.

What Success Looks Like:

• Deliver secure, scalable and supportable agentic AI and automation solutions.
• Translate complex stakeholder needs into practical AI-enabled solution designs.
• Support prioritised AI initiatives through assessment, estimation and delivery guidance.
• Embed responsible AI, privacy, cyber security and data governance into delivery.
• Build reusable technical patterns, standards and guidance for AI adoption.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in artificial intelligence, data science, computer science, software engineering, information technology, cloud computing or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience designing, developing and deploying AI, automation, analytics, machine learning, generative AI or agentic AI solutions in complex organisations.
• Advanced technical skills across generative AI, agentic AI architectures, prompt engineering, workflow automation, APIs, integration, cloud platforms, data engineering, model evaluation and AI lifecycle management.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and consulting capability across academic, professional, technical and executive groups.
• Sound knowledge of responsible AI, privacy, cyber security, data governance, transparency, testing, monitoring, documentation and operational controls.

Benefits
We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Alongside a rewarding career, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your financial, personal and family wellbeing.

• Financial benefits: Access to staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners, salary sacrifice options for onsite parking, and novated motor vehicle leasing.
• Health and wellbeing support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), complimentary annual flu vaccination, eligibility for Fitness Passport membership, and access to discounted private health cover.
• Onsite childcare: Long day care and early learning services operate at our Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, and Penrith campuses. Staff may be eligible for discounted fees and salary packaging, with places subject to centre capacity.

Application Details

• Position Enquiries: Direct to Hiring Manager Omer Yezdani, Chief Data Officer via [email protected]. Please include the job reference code 
  REF1584M
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday 9th August 2026
• Working Rights: You must provide evidence of full-time working rights in Australia at application.
• How to Apply: Please note that only applications submitted via the University’s online recruitment system will be considered. As part of your online application, you will be asked to respond to screening questions addressing the key qualifications, experiences and skills required for this position.

Belonging at Western
We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For Reasonable Adjustments during the application process, please contact [email protected].

About Western
This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.

Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.

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