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Data & AI recruitment.
AI is reshaping every organisation, and it all runs on data. We recruit the people who build AI products and the data platforms behind them, from hands-on engineers to heads of function.
Roles we recruit
Permanent and contract, from hands-on specialists to heads of function, across Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and regional Australia.
Brisbane market, 2026
From Three's 2026 salary survey, based on our live placement data. Mid-points in bold.
What we're seeing
The BI, Data & AI space in Brisbane is at a pivotal inflection point. AI is no longer theoretical — organisations across financial services, government and professional services are actively investing in capability uplift, but the gap between ambition and execution is wide. Most employers are grappling with how to integrate AI solutions into existing data architectures, embed governance frameworks, and build internal capability without losing momentum. Skilled AI Engineers command a significant premium, and supply remains constrained. Data Architects with hands-on cloud platform experience are in near-constant demand, and hiring managers should expect longer lead times at the senior end.
| Role | Permanent (base + super) | Contract (daily, ex. GST) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low | Mid | High | Low | Mid | High | |
| Data Analytics | $122k | $144k | $177k | $834 | $945 | $1,120 |
| Data Architecture & Engineering | $144k | $194k | $222k+ | $1,000 | $1,223 | $1,390 |
| Business Intelligence | $111k | $144k | $166k | $778 | $889 | $1,120 |
| AI Engineering | $133k | $177k | $233k+ | $889 | $1,120 | $1,334 |
| AI Implementation | $133k | $189k | $244k+ | $889 | $1,167 | $1,556 |
How we help
An experienced consultant from brief to start date, and long after.
Permanent
Full market search
Local, national and international reach, a shortlist of the three best people, and a six-month guarantee.
Contract
Fast, low-risk contractors
Shortlists typically within 24 to 48 hours, with compliance, payroll and contractor care handled for you.
Teams
Scale a whole team
Several roles recruited in parallel for a new squad or program, with one point of contact.
Common questions
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How much does a data engineer earn in Brisbane?
In our 2026 salary survey, Data Architecture & Engineering roles in Brisbane have a mid-point of $194k base plus super for permanent roles, and $1,223 a day for contractors. See the full survey for low and high benchmarks.
Can you recruit AI engineers who have shipped to production?
Yes. We screen for delivered work, not buzzwords: models and pipelines in production, the platforms used, and the governance around them. AI Engineering roles sit at a mid-point of $177k permanent in Brisbane in 2026, reflecting how scarce that experience is.
Do you recruit Databricks, Snowflake and Microsoft Fabric specialists?
Yes. Platform-specific data engineering is one of our most frequent briefs, permanent and contract, across Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and regional Australia.
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