Principal Digital AI and Integration

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Working with and coordinating corporate and enabling functions that support our vision of creating thriving environments and communities for every generation.

• This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping digital transformation and responsible AI adoption within DCCEEW.
• Temporary, full-time opportunity for 2 years
• Parramatta Office location, hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $173,121to $191, % super

We are seeking a Principal Digital, AI and Integration to provide expert leadership in delivering high-quality digital applications and driving adoption of AI, automation, and integration across the department.

What you'll do

• Lead end-to-end delivery of digital and platform initiatives, ensuring seamless, user-centred solutions.
• Champion low-code/no-code technologies, AI, automation, and integration to improve agility and enhance customer and community experience.
• Provide authoritative advice on emerging technologies, ensuring solutions are scalable, ethical, secure and sustainable.
• Manage MLOps processes for effective AI deployment, monitoring and lifecycle management.
• Build and lead collaborative delivery teams, fostering innovation and capability development.
• Balance organisational priorities while addressing challenges such as ethics, bias, privacy, and data protection.

About You

To be successful in this role you will need tertiary qualifications in a relevant field, or equivalent experience. You will have extensive experience with low-code/no-code technologies, AI, integration and digital service delivery. You will have strong knowledge of project delivery and service management in complex IT environments, as well as proficiency in relevant programming languages for Azure, Salesforce, and Pega development.

This role also requires proven leadership in managing teams, budgets and stakeholder engagement.

You will be part of a collaborative, future-focused department that values innovation, integrity and outcomes that benefit the people and environment of NSW.

For more information read the full Role Description: Principal Digital AI and Integration

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state's environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state's natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close Wednesday 22nd October at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Shantanu Chakraborty via

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

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