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What you will be working on
a. Design and execute rigorous experiments to evaluate emerging PETs and AI-enabled solutions
b. Develop proof-of-concepts that demonstrate real-world applicability and measurable impact
c. Stay current with academic research and translate findings into practical, deployable solutions
d. Contribute to the broader community through publications and knowledge sharing with government and international partners
a. Collaborate directly with government agencies to deeply understand their unique privacy challenges and operational constraints
b. Design and execute pilot programmes to test PET solutions
c. Systematically gather user feedback and iterate on solutions based on practical deployment experiences and lessons learned
d. Provide ongoing technical consultation and hands-on support to agencies throughout their privacy technology adoption journey
a. Identify opportunities where PETs can address current common data challenges across government
b. Architect and develop scalable solutions designed for widespread adoption across the Whole of Government ecosystem
c. Establish clear implementation pathways and adoption frameworks for new privacy technologies
a. Work as a collaborative team player alongside data scientists, data engineers, software engineers, and product managers
b. Partner strategically with government agencies to align technical solutions with the evolving landscape of regulatory requirements and governance frameworks
a. Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and their relevance for government use cases
b. Shape the team’s direction by defining high-impact problem areas and prioritising initiatives
c. Scope and drive projects end-to-end, from early exploration through to scaled deployment across agencies
d. Engage stakeholders across policy, engineering, and vendors to align on problem framing and solution design
e. Mentor team members and contribute to building a strong, high-performing team
What we are looking for
● Strong foundation in machine learning, with hands-on experience in model development and experimentation.
● Strong programming proficiency in Python and extensive experience with ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn).
● Ability to analyze model behavior, diagnose training issues, and design experiments to optimise performance and reliability
● Demonstrated ability to read, synthesise, and critically evaluate academic research papers and technical literature
● Experience designing and conducting rigorous experiments to validate hypotheses and measure solution effectiveness
● Comfort working with ambiguous problems and developing novel approaches to complex challenges
● Experience with privacy-enhancing technologies, including but not limited to anonymisation, synthetic data generation or differential privacy.
● Familiarity with frontend integration workflows (Next.js/React).
● Prior experience working in multi-disciplinary teams.
● Curiosity and willingness to learn new domains (esp. data privacy).
● Strong communication skills to explain technical concepts to both engineers and non-technical stakeholders.
● Inclination to work in a collaborative, fast-moving Agile environment.
● Strong in communication with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audience
Our employee benefits are based on a total rewards approach, offering a holistic and market-competitive suite of perks. These include leave benefits to meet your work-life needs and employee wellness programmes.
We champion flexible work arrangements (subject to your job role) and trust that you will manage your own time to deliver your best, wherever you are, and whatever works best for you.
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