We're working with a globally recognised engineering and advisory firm on a genuinely exciting, newly created hire — and I'd love to tell you about it.
They're bringing an AI Engineer into their People team for the first time. This is a hands‐on, strategic role sitting at the intersection of AI innovation and human experience — with a real mandate to shape how thousands of employees experience work.
And here's what makes this one a little different: my client is open to candidates earlier in their career. If you have strong technical foundations, a curious mindset, and a genuine enthusiasm for what AI can do — we want to hear from you.
The opportunity
This is a hands‐on coding and agent development role — not strategy or vendor management.
You'll be embedded in the People function, building and deploying AI solutions that improve how the business handles careers, performance, and goal‐setting, starting with a focused 6–12 month roadmap.
- Build and test AI agents for HR use cases — chatbots, workflow automation, and more
- Lead discovery, prototyping, and pilot projects before scaling solutions
- Integrate AI into platforms including Workday, Microsoft Copilot, and Teams
- Act as the bridge between People, IT, and Digital teams for scalable, secure AI delivery
- Apply ethical AI principles — privacy, fairness, and accountability at every step
- Monitor market trends and recommend new AI applications as the function evolves
- 2+ years hands‐on experience developing agentic AI solutions
- Strong understanding of automation and AI workflow design
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
- Experience in pilot testing and scaling digital solutions
Nice to have
- Familiarity with Workday, Copilot, Teams etc
- Knowledge of HR systems
- Familiarity with ethical AI frameworks
Importantly
— extensive business experience isn't essential. This role is about attitude, curiosity, and technical capability. If you're earlier in your career but hungry to make an impact, this could be a career‐defining move.
Why this one stands out
My client isn't just adding an AI resource — they're investing in someone to build a capability from the ground up. This is an individual contributor role to start, with real potential to grow as the function expands.
- You'll be the first — shape the approach, the tools, and the roadmap
- Supported from day one — you'll onboard alongside an established AI Digital team
- A seat at the table — reporting into senior People leadership with genuine influence
- Hybrid flexibility — based in Melbourne, with Sydney considered for the right person
- Strong culture — recognised for inclusion, gender equality, LGBTI+ inclusion, and wellbeing
AI Engineer in Sydney employer: Galileo Search
Join a leading Australian financial services organisation that is at the forefront of AI innovation. With a strong commitment to employee growth, you will have the opportunity to build and lead a new AI engineering team in a supportive hybrid work environment in Sydney. Enjoy executive sponsorship, a collaborative work culture, and the chance to make a significant impact on technology delivery while advancing your career in a meaningful way.
