AUS
/
Melbourne

AI / ML Engineer

The AI / ML Engineer builds, trains, and deploys machine learning models to solve complex business problems. They work across data pipelines, model development, and production systems to deliver scalable, high-performing AI solutions.

$
167
k
AUS
perm avg.
$
147
AUS
contract avg.

Perm

+

% YOY

Average AI / ML Engineer salaries in Melbourne AUS range from $160k to $190k

Contract

+

% YOY

Average AI / ML Engineer contract rates in Melbourne AUS range from $140 to $160 /hour

Living in

Melbourne

AUS

Melbourne is a city of creativity, culture, and serious capability. Known for its food, sport, and arts scene, it also remains one of Australia’s most established tech and corporate hubs; it's home to major enterprises, scale-ups, and innovation centres.

The lifestyle is distinctly Melbourne: laneways, live music, big ideas, and a strong sense of community. And with a deep talent pool across engineering, product, data, and digital delivery, it continues to attract people who want both career depth and city life.

It’s a place where work and culture don’t compete — they complement each other.

Melbourne
Melbourne
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$

5.64

Average cost of a coffee

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$

2,372

p/m

Average rent for 1 bed apartment

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$

75

p/m

Average gym membership

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