AI & LLM Recruitment Agency

Ignite partners with public and private organisations to recruit AI engineers, machine learning engineers, generative AI specialists, LLM engineers, prompt engineers, and AI solutions architects.

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Find Great AI Talent with Ignite

Drawing on more than 40+ years of IT recruitment expertise across data engineering, cloud architecture, and software development, Ignite is one of Australia’s most capable agencies to help search for and hire AI talent.

Ignite is a Top 10 recruitment supplier to the Australian Federal Government, and has deep partnerships with some of the country’s largest technology, finance, and enterprise organisations, including Telstra, IBM, Westpac, and Optus. With offices across the country, Ignite can source candidates of all calibres – we also have access to candidates across Baseline, NV1, NV2, and PV clearance levels, which is particularly relevant given the recent federal investment of over $460 million into AI.

Our AI and Large Language Model recruitment experts can help you find and hire great talent. From AI engineers and machine learning engineers, to generative AI specialists, LLM engineers, prompt engineers, and MLOps engineers. The AI industry may be rapidly changing; but it does not mean you have to fall behind.

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ASX-Listed Company

5 Star
Google Rating

40+

Years Of Operation

National Footprint

A Top 10

Supplier To The Federal Government

100

Australian-owned And Operated

The AI Recruitment Landscape

Investing in AI technology, infrastructure, and engineers means harnessing new technology to deliver better services, internal systems, and productivity. For most Australian organisations, AI technology has likely seen some digital transformation. The Australian Bureau of Statistics estimates that approximately 35% of large businesses and 22% of medium businesses were using artificial intelligence in some capacity through 2024/2025.

Technology, professional services, finance, insurance, and telecommunications lead the way in terms of AI integration. And for many of these organisations – public or private – this means sourcing and investing in great talent that can successfully improve operations or gain insights with AI.

Ignite works with both businesses and government agencies to connect employers with machine learning engineers and AI specialists. With such a deep history of recruiting in IT, our recruiters can screen and vet candidates with experience working with different technologies, including natural language processing, deep learning, AI research, and computer vision.

For Employers:

Ignite's AI recruitment team can source qualified specialists across machine learning, generative AI, LLM engineering, MLOps, natural language processing, and data insights. We can connect businesses with AI talent to fill contract, permanent, and temporary roles across ACT, NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, and SA. If you’re in the market to find an AI specialist to integrate into your team, our recruiters will work with you to understand the role, the requirements, technology stack, deployment environment, and experience required. Ignite also has access to candidates across Baseline, NV1, NV2, and PV clearance levels.

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For Talent:

Ignite is always on the hunt for exceptional talent - and the AI industry is certainly no different. If you're an IT professional with specialist AI or machine learning experience, we want to hear from you. We are actively recruiting for AI roles across Australia and have ongoing partnerships with some of Australia’s most exciting brands and government agencies.

Meet our IT and Digital Recruitment Specialists

Surabhi Mishra

Account Director - IT & Digital 17 years of recruitment experience

Aidan Daly

Account Director – IT & Digital 18 years of recruitment experience

Nicole Henry

Business Manager - IT & Digital 17 years of recruitment experience

Ignite Partners With

Ignite is a Top 10 Recruitment Supplier to the Federal Government and actively recruits across Government, Financial Services, Technology, Health, Telecommunications, and Enterprise.

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Where to Start?

Whether you’re filling an urgent vacancy, growing your team, or simply exploring your hiring options, our specialist
AI recruiters are here to help.

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✓ No placement, no fee ✓ 3-month replacement guarantee
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AI Roles We Recruit

It’s a rapidly evolving industry, with rapidly evolving titles. When it comes to AI recruitment, we understand that the role itself may not yet exist – but there is a genuine gap that needs filling. Our recruiters can help your organisation understand the kind of role you’re looking to hire, what kind of skills and experience are going to be most applicable, and the title itself.

Core AI and machine learning

AI Engineer
Machine Learning Engineer
AI Developer

Generative AI and LLM

Generative AI Engineer
LLM Engineer
Prompt Engineer

Specialist AI disciplines

NLP Engineer
Computer Vision Engineer

Operations and architecture

MLOps Engineer
AI Solutions Architect

Our Specialisations

At Ignite, we specialise in providing exceptional recruitment services for a range of areas, ensuring that we find the right candidates to meet your unique needs.

IT recruitment

Engineering recruitment

Information management recruitment

Cyber security recruitment

Business support recruitment

As a nationwide company, we have offices in the following locations:

We recruit nationally across the ACT, New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, and Western Australia.

Sydney

Melbourne

Canberra

Brisbane

Perth

Hear from our clients

Zarina Fitzgerald

Hiring Manager

National Library of Australia

10/09/2023

Zarina was incredibly helpful. Having never worked through the process to transit someone from an agency contract to a permanent organisational contract I was a bit lost but Zarina explained all the steps and what was needed of me. Thanks.

Mary Farag

Hiring Manager

Movigo Group

12/09/2023

Mary has made the recruitment process so much more pleasurable, by vet and validating pre- interview candidates. Mary has kept in contact throughout the recruitment assignment and has provided continuous updates on new potential candidates, and has successfully put forward 2 individuals who I have now offered positions to.

Michael Higgins

Hiring Manager

ANSTO - Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation

26/06/2023

Michael is well versed with our organisation and requirements and has been able to source the right candidates. The employees currently working with us are of high quality.

Zarina Fitzgerald

Hiring Manager

Department of Defence

29/08/2023

Zarina has been a pleasure to work with over the last 2 years, she has been very accommodating and open, and has delivered ideal candidates for positions we have required. I would like to thank Zarina for her open communication and friendly nature. Zarina is very approachable and personable.

Nicole Henry

Hiring Manager

Department of Defence

21/08/2023

Nicole is easy to communicate with and has proven professional in all her conduct. Nicole delivers to meet our business needs.

Michael Knight

Hiring Manager

ANSTO - Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation

11/09/2023

Michael has a deep understanding of the market conditions and our business requirements. Michael is customer focused and provides high quality candidates aligned with business expectations.

Nicole Henry

Hiring Manager

Department of Defence

27/05/2023

Nicole is approachable and responsive to client needs. She actively engages with us as the client, and regularly checking on performance of the candidates she has placed on engagements with us. Nicole works well with us as a client to ensure we obtain best outcomes for the Commonwealth, whilst ensuring we collectively provide the best experience for highly skilled staff.

Michael Higgins

Hiring Manager

ANSTO - Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation

8/05/2023

Michael is the ultimate professional, very responsive to our business requirements and goes above & beyond to search & identify suitable candidates.

Nicole Henry

Hiring Manager

Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

27/04/2023

Nicole is a pleasure to deal with. She worked tirelessly to provide us a large number of suitable candidates recently to fill some vacancies. The process was so smooth, the candidates are great and everyone is happy!

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AI & LLM Recruitment Agency

Find Great AI Talent with Ignite