AI Developer

• 1-year max term fulltime contract
• Option to be based in South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia or NSW

• Build innovative AI solutions that improve lives, services and workforce productivity

Reporting to the Information & Digital team, you'll play a key role in establishing and scaling BaptistCare's emerging AI capability. Working closely with the newly established AI Dev Group, you'll design, build and deploy AI-powered solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes, enhance customer and employee experiences, and support BaptistCare's AI journey.

This role is responsible for delivering end-to-end AI solutions, including Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), intelligent automation and AI-driven applications. You'll partner with Architecture, Data & Analytics, Cyber Security, Applications, Innovation and business stakeholders to bring practical AI solutions into production and embed them into day-to-day operations.

About the Role

• Design, build and deploy AI-powered applications and solutions leveraging Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) and intelligent automation technologies.
• Develop and optimise AI capabilities that enhance service delivery, workforce productivity and operational efficiency across the organisation.
• Create conversational AI experiences and intelligent assistants embedded within business and operational workflows.
• Translate business challenges into practical, scalable AI solutions that deliver measurable value and improved outcomes.
• Partner with Delivery, Innovation, Architecture, Data & Analytics and Applications teams to deliver end-to-end AI solutions from concept through to production.
• Apply Responsible AI principles and develop secure, scalable and production-ready AI solutions aligned to enterprise architecture, governance and security standards.
• Monitor, evaluate and continuously improve AI solution performance, operational costs, accuracy, reliability, user adoption and business impact.
• Contribute to the growth of BaptistCare's enterprise AI capability through innovation, knowledge sharing, engineering standards and continuous improvement.

About You

You're a curious, innovative and outcomes-focused technology professional who is passionate about the potential of AI to solve real-world problems. You enjoy working across business and technology teams, turning ideas into impactful solutions that drive meaningful change.

You'll bring:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science or a related discipline.
• 3-5+ years' experience in software engineering, AI development, machine learning, data engineering or a related technical field.
• Demonstrated experience designing, building and deploying AI solutions within production environments.

• Experience with RAG architectures, vector databases, embeddings and semantic search technologies.

• Strong programming skills in Python, JavaScript or other modern development languages.
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS or Google Cloud.
• Exposure to Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), AI automation, machine learning or related technologies.
• Knowledge of APIs, modern application architecture and integration practices.
• Understanding of DevOps, CI/CD pipelines and modern software engineering methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• The ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• A collaborative mindset with a passion for innovation, continuous learning and delivering business value through technology.

Why Join BaptistCare?

Purpose‑driven work. Enterprise‑scale impact. Real benefits.

Join BaptistCare and design secure, scalable technology for a national care organisation — with flexible work, generous salary packaging, wellbeing support and a culture that genuinely values its people. To find out more visit: Employee Benefits

About Us

BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing.

We know that life’s challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again.

That’s what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care. Today, more than 78,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia. 

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. The closing date is subject to change without notice.

Successful candidates will be subject to a variety of background checks including a national criminal history check, reference checks and, if applicable, WWCC, NDIS worker screening check and a pre-employment medical.

BaptistCare – Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all.