Job Description

Automation Engineer (Agentic)

• Permanent, full‑time position
• Flexible, hybrid working environment
• Design and deliver intelligent automation that executes reliably across the enterprise

At AustralianSuper, we truly care about our colleagues. We know work and life are intertwined. That’s why we support the diverse needs of everyone and have policies that enable us all to thrive and be truly flexible. We ensure diversity is celebrated for the opportunity it provides us all to learn and grow and deliver better outcomes for members.

Your New Role

Do you love turning complexity into automated, repeatable execution?

As an Automation Engineer (Agentic), you’ll focus on how work gets done This role is about building intelligent, agent‑driven automation that orchestrates tasks, systems and workflows across the Fund, safely, reliably and at scale.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Hyperautomation, you’ll design and operate automation solutions that combine agentic decision‑making with execution platforms such as Power Automate, APIs and enterprise systems. You’ll help reduce manual effort, increase resilience and embed automation directly into business and technology processes.

This role suits someone who enjoys systems thinking, orchestration, reliability and execution — and who wants to push automation beyond simple rules into adaptive, intelligent workflows.

What You’ll Do

• Design and build agent‑driven automation workflows that execute end‑to‑end processes
• Develop intelligent automation using Python, Power Automate, APIs and orchestration patterns
• Integrate automation with enterprise platforms, data services and digital channels
• Operate and continuously improve automation solutions in production environments
• Implement controls, guardrails and human‑in‑the‑loop patterns for safe execution
• Partner with business and technology teams to identify and deliver high‑value automation use cases

What You’ll Need

• Strong hands‑on experience delivering automation or platform solutions in complex environments
• Demonstrated experience using Python for automation, scripting or orchestration
• Experience building and supporting automation solutions end‑to‑end
• Strong understanding of execution platforms (Power Automate, APIs, workflow engines)
• Experience operating automation in production with monitoring and lifecycle management
• Pragmatic problem‑solving mindset and strong stakeholder collaboration skills

You are likely well suited if you enjoy:
Execution, orchestration, reliability, process automation and making systems “just work”.

Life at AustralianSuper

AustralianSuper is committed to colleague development, and we support our people with ongoing learning, coaching and training, as well as career opportunities across our expanding global organisation. We offer generous leave entitlements and promote a blended working environment in which all roles can flex, and we’re happy to discuss what this looks like for you.

We cultivate a workplace that champions safety, respect, inclusiveness and diversity. We are committed to supporting our diverse workforce in a way that is inclusive and embraces diversity in all its forms. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role, please let our recruitment team know.

What’s Next

If you’re ready to bring your energy, integrity, generosity of spirit and passion for excellent outcomes to a team that loves a challenge, apply now!

Australian or New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status is required.

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AustralianSuper may use AI to review resumes and conduct initial phone interviews. This involves processing your resume, cover letter, and voice recording in Australia and the USA to help assess your suitability for the applied role. When invited to an AI phone screening, you may opt for a traditional phone screening instead.