About the Position

Data Collection Supervisor - AI Projects (On-Site)

Location: Kingsford, Australia

Employment Type: Hourly, On-site

Date Posted: 2026-09-14

About the Role

We’re seeking a Data Collection Supervisor to support a variety of video-based data collection projects that help train the next generation of AI models. This individual contributor role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, has a knack for technology, and wants a flexible part-time opportunity close to the city.

As a Data Collection Supervisor, you’ll guide participants through video recording tasks, troubleshoot equipment and software, and make sure everything runs smoothly from start to finish. Some sessions will take place in specific lighting conditions (such as after dark or late afternoon), so flexibility is important.

Responsibilities

Supervise and instruct participants during recording sessions
Use Appen’s tools and equipment to run data collection projects
Monitor project trackers and report progress to the Data Collection Lead
Communicate with participants (in-person, via email, or phone)
Provide light troubleshooting support with software and equipment
Set up participant payments and maintain accurate records
Handle all participant and project information with confidentiality

Requirements

Previous experience in a customer-facing role from retail, hospitality, or corporate environment
A full driver's license held for at least three years
A confident communicator, able to engage with diverse audiences
Tech-savvy, with basic troubleshooting skills
Proficient using Excel
Organized and detail-oriented, with strong time management skills
Able to quickly learn new systems and processes
Proactive, adaptable, and collaborative in a small team environment

Nice to Have

Experience with video recording equipment/software
Familiarity with coding or AI-assisted coding tools

Hours of Work

This is a casual hourly role and will be based on project requirements. Most weeks will involve a minimum of two to three days of work (15-21 hours per week) but there may be quiet periods.

We Offer

At Appen, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. We value curiosity, accountability, and a commitment to delivering the highest quality AI solutions for frontier models. You’ll work on complex challenges that shape the future of AI across industries and geographies, alongside talented people in a culture that values humility over ego. You’ll have the flexibility to deliver in a way that works for you and your team, supported by tools, resources, and development opportunities to continue to build your capability over time.

About the Company

Appen has been a leader in AI training data for over 30 years. We specialize in human-generated data to train, fine-tune, and evaluate models across generative AI, large language models, computer vision, and speech recognition. Our AI-assisted data annotation platform and global crowd of more than 1 million contributors in over 200 countries support model pre-training, supervised fine-tuning, evaluation and benchmarking, safety and red teaming, and multilingual global expansion.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Apply now. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to register as a participant on one of our projects, so you can understand how a data collection session runs.

Data Collection Supervisor - AI Projects (On-Site)

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