Successful applicants will be working with leading-edge hardware and ML technologies, demonstrating the art of the possible and working toward bringing ML based technology into the agency’s domain in support of their mission and capabilities.

The Machine Learning Engineers will be required to work as part of an integrated team spanning ICT professionals and engineers, researchers, operators and analysts. They will work as part of a team designing and developing machine learning systems, implementing appropriate ML algorithms, conducting experiments and demonstrating outcomes and ML based opportunities to the agency’s stakeholders. They will be working with data sets to create models, perform statistical analysis, to train and retrain systems to optimise performance with a goal to build efficient self-learning applications and contribute to the agency’s advancements in artificial intelligence.

The Role
The Machine Learning Engineers will work in the design and development of the agency’s focused machine learning and deep learning systems, running machine learning tests and experiments while developing and implementing appropriate ML algorithms. This will encompass:

• study and transformation of data science prototypes;
• design of machine learning systems;
• development of machine learning applications according to requirements;
• selection of appropriate datasets and data representation methods;
• performance of statistical analysis and fine-tuning using test results;
• executing train and retrain systems as necessary;
• extend existing internal ML libraries and frameworks.

They must be willing and able to support the agency in activities relating to its operational mandate and objectives.

Essential Criteria
Mandatory:

• Experience in software development & machine learning.
• Experience in the use of machine learning methods on multi-GPU platforms.
• Extensive Linux knowledge.
• Ability to communicate effectively and tailor presentation style and messaging to be relevant to a range of audience level of knowledge, skills and experience.
• Sound interpersonal skills including the ability to work as a productive member of a team and communicate effectively with colleagues and clients across multiple organisational levels.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Respond strongly and positively to challenging work and deadlines.

Highly Desirable:

• Experience in the use and development of machine learning methods at scale within standalone or multi-GPU and multi-node configurations.
• Experience in MLOps and ModelOps software and associated engineering practices.
• Experience with best practice development methodologies and practices such as Agile, DevOps, and Configuration-As-Code.
• Understanding of data structures, data modeling and software architecture.
• Knowledge of math, probability, statistics and algorithms as applicable to the ML context.
• Ability to write code in Python, Java or R.
• Familiarity with machine learning frameworks (like Keras or PyTorch) and libraries (like scikitlearn).
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills. 

Desirable:

• Previous experience within the Defence environment.
• Familiarity with Defence IT security policies and concepts.

What the role offers:

• Up to $2000/day contracting rate for the right candidate
• A fun, collaborative and productive team.

The agency is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support their Enterprise Digital Capabilities project and the Integration Platform project, as well as working with the CIO and IT Managers providing project management support on adhoc IT projects.

Reporting to the Director – IT Projects, CIO and project boards, these roles will be responsible for implementation of COTS and bespoke applications. The Project Manager will work with other IT resources including business analysts, solution architects, solution designers, testers, developers and other resources as required.

The Role
The duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Scoping, planning, implementing and reporting on assigned projects to agreed standards and tolerances
• Tasking/managing project resources and coordinating with business SME’s, service providers and stakeholders to meet project outcomes
• Development of project management documentation, including business cases, project plans, project reports, transition plans, schedules, registers, closure reports and post implementation reviews
• Management of project risks, escalation and resolution of issues
• Working with stakeholders supporting project procurement activities – workshops, reviews, creation of documentation, including RFQs/Tenders, evaluation reports
• Establishment and maintenance of working relationships with stakeholders and executive sponsors
• Guiding project related change including providing clear, consistent communication with active engagement
• Contribution to continuous project management improvement activities across IT and the agency

The Candidate
Mandatory criteria:

• MUST have minimum 5 years of experience delivering Project Management services for government programs and/or projects (federal only)
• MUST have project management certification/s (relevant industry standards)
• MUST have highly developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• MUST have the ability to tailor/scale project management methodologies, governance and delivery approach to the needs and outcomes of the project, stakeholders and users
• MUST have demonstrated experience in problem solving, critical/objective thinking and influencing change

Desirable criteria:

• SHOULD have experience aligning outcomes, schedules and deliverables to the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• SHOULD have experience preparing and management/supporting of IT procurement activities for on-premise, cloud or hybrid solutions
• SHOULD have experience delivering solutions supporting legislative changes
• SHOULD have experience delivering change for vessel safety (road, air, maritime) or other applicable regulatory functions
• SHOULD have experience delivering/supporting IT changes for office relocations

What the role offers:

• Up to $2000/day contracting rate for the right candidate
• A fun, collaborative and productive team.

The Role
The successful candidate must have the following minimum skills:

• Assist Program Managers in the preparation of program and project
  schedules and uploading milestones in identified tool;
• Automate the upload of Microsoft Schedules milestones into
  identified tool; and
• Automate the upload of Agile Scheduling milestones into identified
  tool.

In providing the Services, the Specified personnel must:

• Remain accountable for accurate completion of work within timeframes and quality requirements, share own expertise with others and guide and mentor less experienced employees;
• Liaise with clients in a professional manner and in accordance with the code of conduct; and
• Record and maintain files/information in accordance with requirements

The Candidate
Mandatory criteria:
SFIA (v.8) skills relevant to this role

• Specialist Advice: 5
• Methods and tools: 5
• Portfolio, programme and project support: 5
• Performance Management: 5
• Resourcing: 5
• Supplier Management: 5
• Relationship Management: 6

What the role offers:

• Competitive contracting rate for the right candidate
• A fun, collaborative and productive team.

If you would like to look at our other unlisted roles, you can find them at: https://gatewaysynergy.com.au/careers/

You must submit a CV on application prior to a phone call and be prepared to sign a nondisclosure. Feel free to call thereafter on the following 0485 835 307

• 1-2 years Previous experience in creating SharePoint modern webpages and a sound technical understanding of the SharePoint web application.
• Demonstrated experience following documented processes to provide efficient
  outcomes and identify opportunities to improve and add value
• Demonstrated experience contributing to the effectiveness and overall success of the team by effectively managing personal workloads, handling competing priorities, and working autonomously

Desirable Criteria:

• SharePoint Site collection or tenant administration experience
• DevOps Software development application experience
• Experience with Microsoft Visio application and Adobe Acrobat software package

What the role offers:

• Competitive contracting rate for the right candidate
• A fun, collaborative and productive team.