"Automation and AI Engineer"

Automation and AI Engineer

Footscray, Australia (Hybrid)

Job Info

Job Identification 17048

Job Category IT Systems Configuration & Programming

Posting Date 02/17/2026, 10:34 PM

Locations Footscray Park (Hybrid)

Apply Before 02/27/2026, 01:00 PM

Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

About VU

At Victoria University, our aim is to be a global leader in dual-sector learning and research by 2028. Join us on the journey and help us achieve our strategic drives embedded in our Strategic Plan 2022-2028: Start well, finish brilliantly. One of the drivers, ‘Thriving place to Study and Work,’ will enable us to continue creating places that our students and staff love to belong and feel immense pride.

About the Team

The AI & Automation Engineering and Platforms Team sits within Digital and Campus Services, a portfolio focused on service excellence and innovation. We modernise technology platforms and infrastructure to ensure VU is a thriving place to study and work. Our team delivers intelligent automation solutions and AI-driven capabilities that streamline processes and support VU’s digital transformation goals.

About the Role

As an Automation and AI Engineer, you will design, develop, and support enterprise automation and AI solutions using Microsoft Power Platform and AI services. You’ll work closely with technical teams, vendors, and business stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable solutions that improve workflows and enable staff adoption of digital tools.

Position Key Duties

Design and deploy automation workflows using Microsoft Power Platform.

Build intelligent systems incorporating AI capabilities like document processing and predictive analytics.

Develop and maintain data pipelines and integrations across enterprise systems.

Manage lifecycle of automation workflows and AI models, ensuring security and compliance.

Provide training and support to drive adoption of automation tools.

Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.

Document solutions and apply quality standards.

Liaise with vendors and internal teams for technical configuration and issue resolution.

Salary: HEP 7 - $101,288 - $109,639 plus Super 17%

Employment Type: Full-time, ongoing

Hours: 36.75 per week

Location: 3:2 Hybrid - Footscray Park Campus

About You

You’re a tech innovator with a passion for automation and AI, driven to transform the way we work.

You enjoy solving complex problems and turning ideas into smart, scalable solutions that simplify life for others.

You have hands-on experience with Microsoft Power Platform tools, including: Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Copilot Studio

You’re skilled in using AI-driven tools to design workflows that are efficient, intelligent, and impactful.

You’re excited about leveraging technologies like predictive analytics and conversational interfaces to create meaningful solutions.

Collaboration is one of your greatest strengths—you thrive when working with diverse teams.

You excel at translating business needs into user-friendly, accessible solutions.

You’re confident managing the full lifecycle of automation and AI projects, ensuring smooth, secure, and compliant delivery.

You love continuous learning and sharing knowledge with others.

You’re motivated to be part of a team driving digital transformation and making a real difference.

The University is a Child Safe organisation. You will be required to hold a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) or be willing to obtain one prior to commencing employment.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted as a single document comprising:

A cover letter

Your curriculum vitae/resume

Responses addressing all selection criteria located in the position description

Evidence of applicable qualifications, licences and registration

To view the full Position Description please click here: Position Description - Automation and AI Engineer

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must have full and permanent working rights in Australia.

Why Join VU

VU provides competitive salaries, excellent superannuation, and a variety of benefits. The university fosters an environment where staff can excel, achieve their goals, and develop their careers. With a focus on diversity, inclusion, and family-friendly policies, VU supports both professional and personal well-being. For more information, please visit our Careers at VU Webpage

Our Commitment to Protecting Country

Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility, in all that we do, to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities, and the planet that we share.

Our Commitment to Progressive Inclusivity

VU is an equal opportunity employer and proudly committed to progressive inclusivity. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all its forms including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and racially marginalised communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds. We strive to reflect the communities we serve and foster an inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment where everyone feels they belong. We are proud to be a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Our Commitment to Inclusive Recruitment

VU is committed to providing a positive and barrier-free recruitment experience. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, including accessible formats of documents, please contact us at inclusivecareers@vu.edu.au or call (03) 9919 5999.