AI Engineer – Build the Future of AI at Orion

We have an exciting opportunity for an AI Engineer to join The Orion Group, a growing market-leading business known for its collaborative culture, strong reputation, and commitment to innovation.

Based in our Norwest office (just a short walk from Norwest Metro) or Sydney CBD, this role offers the chance to work across a variety of projects within a supportive, high-performing team environment, while delivering real impact across the business.

Orion is establishing a structured AI function to improve productivity, reduce project administration, and deliver clearer, more consistent transparency for our clients. This role sits at the centre of that vision.

We are seeking a mid–senior AI Engineer / AI Solutions Lead to take ownership of AI solution design and delivery across the business. This is a rare opportunity to build and shape AI capability from the ground up, forming the foundation of Orion’s long-term AI strategy.

This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role, suited to someone who enjoys working closely with the business to solve real problems and scale practical, high-impact solutions.

In this role, you will:

• Design and implement AI solutions that drive measurable productivity improvements
• Work closely with leaders and project teams to identify inefficiencies and deliver practical outcomes
• Build, test, and scale AI tools and workflows across the organisation
• Contribute to how AI is embedded, governed, and adopted across the business

As Orion continues to grow, so will this role — offering a clear pathway from hands-on delivery to owning the AI roadmap, leading initiatives, and influencing strategic decision-making.

Why this opportunity stands out

• Build something from the ground up – play a key role in shaping Orion’s AI capability
• Real impact – your work will directly improve operations and client outcomes
• Strong team environment – collaborative, supportive, and forward-thinking
• Practical innovation – apply AI to real business challenges, not just theory

This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to step into a role with ownership, visibility, and genuine impact, within a business that is growing, evolving, and investing in the future.

Who we are

Orion Group is a dynamic multi-disciplinary land development company that has become known for providing exceptional value to our clients. We are rapidly growing business with five offices across NSW and Queensland. We are a diverse team of project managers, engineers, surveyors, and planners and have recently surpassed the 150-employee milestone.

We use our deep understanding of development to drive innovative solutions for complex projects. We continue to grow as a direct result of our expertise, innovative attitude, quality of service and, solid business practices and a culture to expand horizons. We are market leaders in our industry because of our vision and commitment to integrity, quality, and reliability.

Our vision is to be Australia’s leading source of professional services advice in our sector. We will change what it means to be a professional in our industry and we hope you will join us and play a part in achieving our goal.

Responsibilities

AI solution design and delivery

• Design and develop AI-enabled solutions that improve productivity and reduce manual administration.
• Build, test, and refine prompts and workflows for tools such as Microsoft Copilot.
• Assess existing platforms, automation tools, or software before proposing custom solutions.
• Develop prototypes and pilot initiatives, then support broader rollout.

Business engagement

• Partner with AI Champions in each Business Unit to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Analyse workflows, systems, and data flows across project delivery and support functions.
• Propose practical, scalable solutions aligned with business priorities.

Implementation and scaling

• Support deployment of AI tools and workflows across teams.
• Assist with integration into existing systems where appropriate.
• Define and track success metrics such as time saved, accuracy, adoption, and operational impact.

Change and capability uplift

• Support training and adoption of AI tools across the organisation.
• Develop guidance, templates, and best-practice standards for AI usage.
• Build confidence and understanding of AI across technical and non-technical teams.

Client transparency initiatives

• Contribute to AI-enabled client reporting, dashboards, and automated updates.
• Improve consistency and visibility of project information across the client lifecycle.

Governance and responsible AI

• Work within governance frameworks covering data privacy, security, and AI risk.
• Support compliant, ethical, and secure use of AI aligned with organisational risk appetite.

Growth opportunity

• This role is designed to grow with the organisation. As AI adoption scales, responsibilities may expand to include:
• Ownership of Orion’s AI roadmap and prioritisation framework
• Leadership of the AI Champions network
• Oversight of AI governance and standards

What we’re looking for

Experience

• Experience in applied AI, prompt engineering, automation, or AI-enabled solution design.
• Hands-on exposure to Microsoft Copilot, Power Platform, or similar productivity-focused AI tools.
• Experience working across business functions to design and implement operational solutions.
• Coding and software development experience valued.

Capabilities

• Strong ability to translate business problems into clear, practical solutions.
• Comfortable prototyping, testing, and iterating in live environments.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain AI concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with experience mapping workflows and identifying inefficiencies.

Mindset

• Practical and outcome oriented.
• Comfortable operating in a growing and evolving AI environment.
• Strong sense of responsibility around data security and ethical AI use.
• Collaborative and credible when working with senior stakeholders.

Why Orion

• Opportunity to build an AI enablement function from the ground up.
• Clear pathway from hands-on delivery to strategic leadership.
• Direct exposure to real operational challenges and executive stakeholders.
• Focus on meaningful productivity and client outcomes.

Employee Benefits

• Professional development, mentoring & coaching
• A range of flexible work options
• Community days and cultural celebrations
• Access to innovative technology
• Employee assistance program
• Annual performance appraisal and learning & development plans
• Regular team-building activities, social activities, and team sports
• Paid parental leave

Orion Group highly values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates. This role is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents only (Including New Zealand Citizens). If this exciting opportunity has captured your interest, please submit your application now, via the apply button.