Senior AI and Automation Engineer

HAYS
Melbourne CBD VICContract

Listed 8 Oct 2026

Interesting opportunity for Senior AI, Copilot and Automation Engineer our public sector client.

Interesting opportunity for Senior AI, Copilot and Automation Engineer our public sector client.#6months contract#$1100 plus super# Hybrid Working arrangements

Your new companyAre you passionate about working in AI and Automation Space. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who thrive on detail, enjoy investigative work, and want exposure to AI designs, builds and operates secure, supportable and business-focused artificial intelligence and automation solutions across the Microsoft ecosystem
Your new role

  • AI, Copilot and agent solution engineering: Design, develop, test and deploy enterprise-grade AI, Copilot and agentic solutions using Microsoft Copilot Studio, Microsoft Foundry, Azure OpenAI and related Azure AI services. Create agents using approved organisational knowledge, workflows and APIs, with clear boundaries, permitted actions, escalation paths and human review.
  • 2. Microsoft Fabric, data and analytics: Design and engineer AI-ready data solutions in Microsoft Fabric using OneLake, Lakehouse, Warehouse, Data Factory, notebooks, semantic models, Power BI and Real-Time Intelligence where appropriate. Create governed, reusable data products and pipelines in collaboration with data owners and stewards.
  • 3. Automation and enterprise integration: Automate business processes using Power Automate, Power Apps, Dataverse, AI Builder and approved agent actions. Integrate solutions with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams, Salesforce and other client platforms through secure APIs, connectors, events and approved integration services..
Desirables
  • Relevant Microsoft certifications in Azure AI, Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform, security or data engineering.
  • Experience in government, regulation, public services or another risk-sensitive environment.
  • Experience with Microsoft Purview, Azure AI Search, Application Insights, Azure Monitor, API Management, Azure Functions or Logic Apps.
  • Experience integrating Salesforce or other enterprise platforms with Microsoft cloud services.
  • Knowledge of enterprise architecture, service management, FinOps, MLOps or LLMOps practices.


What you'll get in return
  • Strong career development opportunities within AI and Automation Client
  • Opportunity to deepen your understanding of senior technical advice across technology, data, cybersecurity, architecture, privacy, records, legal, procurement and business teams
  • Exposure to working with Public Sector Client


What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Neeta.Sharma@hays.com.au or call us now.

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