About us

Mantel Group is an Australian-owned technology consulting business with capabilities across Cloud, Digital, Data, Delivery & Security. Since our inception in November 2017, we have experienced remarkable growth across Australia & New Zealand and are honoured to be recognised as a Great Place to Work for 6 years in a row!

We hire smart and talented people and get out of their way. As a principle-based organisation, we have a flat structure with no hierarchy. By focusing on our five principles and not getting caught up in red tape, we trust you to get the job done!

Data

Working in data at Mantel Group means there are opportunities to align to a particular cloud platform or remain cloud agnostic. Our teams are made up of awesome people who specialise in numerous areas of data so there are endless opportunities for you including data engineering, machine learning, data analytics and data science.

About the role

Lead Machine Learning Engineer

Mantel Group is an Australian-owned technology consulting business with capabilities across Cloud, Digital, Data, Delivery & Security. Since our inception in November 2017, we have experienced remarkable growth across Australia & New Zealand and are honoured to be recognised as a Great Place to Work for 6 years in a row!

We hire smart and talented people and get out of their way. As a principle-based organisation, we have a flat structure with no hierarchy. By focusing on our five principles and not getting caught up in red tape, we trust you to get the job done!

Working in data at Mantel Group means there are opportunities to align to a particular technology or remain tech agnostic. Our teams are made up of awesome people who specialise in numerous areas of data, so there are endless opportunities for you including data engineering, machine learning, data analytics and data science.

As a Lead Machine Learning Engineer with Mantel Group, you will work with other smart, passionate and skilled people to deliver high-quality data science and ML outcomes to clients. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping technical strategies, leading complex implementations, and driving the success of our AI/ML initiatives.

Your day-to-day

• Work in a delivery capacity as a Lead ML Engineer. You'll oversee the identification and resolution of systemic issues across projects. You'll establish proactive processes for problem-solving, implement high-impact solutions, and drive the adoption of advanced AI techniques aligned with client and industry needs.

• Lead technical communication strategies, ensuring clarity and team alignment.

• Independently serve as a technical advisor on engagements, promoting best practices for AI development and translating complex ideas into business terms for strategic discussions.

• Support in AI solution design, including the architectural design of complex AI solutions. You'll strategically drive AI applications for maximum business value and competitive advantage to align with client and long-term goals, leveraging an in-depth understanding of Mantel's capabilities and market position.

• Advise and influence clients to drive strategic direction, being recognised as a deep Subject Matter Expert (SME) capable of providing guidance beyond the project scope. You'll set project direction, define key milestones, and identify risks and opportunities, implementing mitigations as needed. You'll also support commercial discussions.

• Lead major internal initiatives, driving best practice adoption within the AI & MLE capability.

• Champion process improvements and mentor team members to contribute to Mantel's internal objectives.

Represent and drive Mantel's AI capability internally and externally. You'll advise clients on AI solutions, ensuring strategic alignment and comprehensive representation of AI & MLE offerings.

What you’ll need to be successful

You take ownership, always stepping up to help and prioritising your teammates. You're also a clear, kind communicator who makes sound decisions based on good judgement.

• Ability to use professional judgement while treating colleagues and clients with respect and compassion, and a demonstrated ability to display our five Mantel principles.

• Extensive experience overseeing AI model development and deployment, collaborating closely with Machine Learning Engineers to deliver scalable, production-ready solutions across various industries.

• Proven expertise in guiding teams and clients on multiple cloud solutions, ensuring scalable deployments, delivering impactful technical training, and significantly supporting sales enablement activities.

• A deep understanding of how AI initiatives impact client business value and drive strategic outcomes, demonstrating the ability to translate technical solutions into tangible business benefits.

• Ability to actively contribute to and influence Mantel Group's strategic direction in AI, proactively enhancing client relationships and success through your insights and leadership.

• A key role in internal initiatives, driving continuous improvements and supporting the development of best practices across the organisation. You take strong ownership of internal projects that significantly enhance team efficiency or client delivery.

• Expertly representing Mantel's AI thought leadership in internal and external contexts, with a comprehensive understanding of the tasks and capabilities of other teams. You'll strategically advise clients on AI solutions and ensure that AI models consistently meet their business objectives.

• Demonstrated ability to influence (rather than just inform) client stakeholders through compelling thought leadership and expert guidance.

• A self-starting attitude, a hands-on approach, and the ability to thrive and lead in ambiguous environments, proactively identifying and solving complex problems.

• Exceptional problem-solving skills, capable of tackling highly intricate technical and strategic challenges with innovative and practical solutions.

• A values-driven and practical approach to your work, consistently aligning with Mantel Group's principles.

A genuine passion for and deep connection to the data science and ML Engineering community, actively engaging in knowledge sharing, fostering collaboration, and contributing to its growth.

What you can expect from us

• We know you won’t have one job for life. At Mantel Group we believe in supporting our team to take their career in a direction that aligns with their passions. We have internal opportunities across Cloud, Data, Digital, Delivery & Security.
• You’ll get all the tools you need to hit the ground running including a new phone, laptop & swag.
• We believe in unique experiences for all. Our My Deal program allows you to tailor your yearly plan, with the support of your Leader, to decide on what’s most important to you. That might be extra professional development, extra annual leave, time to work on your side hustle, or something else completely different! One size does not fit all.
• You’ll be genuinely supported by an organisation that cares about not only you but your family as well, Mantel Group offers Flexible Personal Leave options for those unplanned moments in life.
• We support a flexible hybrid approach to working which is guided by our principles; we trust each other to “make good choices” about the best workplace locations for the requirements of the project, role and client. This can change based on our client needs.
• Mantel Group is a certified Family Inclusive Workplace, which means we are committed to improving your wellbeing at work through leading practices on flexible work, parental leave, family care and family wellbeing.

Click ‘Apply for this job’ to be considered for this role and our Talent team will be in touch.

We value a diverse workplace and strongly encourage people from all backgrounds and minority groups to apply.