2 AI Developers | Azure AI Foundry & Copilot

Experis Australia; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking two experienced AI Developers to join a high-profile digital transformation program in Canberra, ACT, delivering AI-enabled applications and automation within a large Federal Government environment.

You will design, build and deploy AI-powered solutions using Microsoft Azure AI Foundry, Copilot and AI Agents, collaborating with business stakeholders to create measurable value while ensuring privacy and security standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Azure AI Foundry, AI Agents and Copilot technologies.
• Hands-on experience integrating AI solutions with enterprise systems.
• Experience configuring and deploying secure and scalable AI applications.
• Knowledge of responsible and ethical AI practices.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Configure and deploy Azure AI Foundry agents tailored to business requirements.
• Develop AI solutions supporting document drafting, summarisation, workflow automation and decision support.
• Integrate AI agents with enterprise platforms such as SharePoint, Teams, Outlook and other systems.
• Develop and maintain prompts, workflows, templates and agent configurations to improve usability and performance.
• Build and maintain code supporting AI-enabled applications and services.
• Ensure AI solutions comply with privacy, security and responsible AI standards.
• Support architectural reviews and transition-to-service activities.
• Contribute to benefits realisation, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor and evaluate agent performance, adoption and user outcomes.
• Support user onboarding, training and change management activities.
• Develop learning materials, user guides and documentation.
• Provide recommendations to enhance cross-platform functionality and data-driven insights.

Skills

Azure AI Foundry

AI Agents

Copilot

Prompt engineering

Security & privacy

Stakeholder comms

Change management

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Computer Science/IT

Azure certifications

Tools

Azure AI Foundry

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

Outlook

Job description

We are seeking two experienced AI Developers to join a high-profile digital transformation program focused on delivering innovative AI solutions, automation capabilities and intelligent business tools within a large Federal Government environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge Microsoft AI technologies, including Azure AI Foundry, Copilot and AI Agents, helping to drive digital innovation, improve productivity and support enterprise-wide adoption of generative AI.

The Opportunity

AI Developer x 2 | Azure AI Foundry & Copilot | 12 Month Contract

As an AI Developer, you will design, build, deploy and maintain AI-powered applications, agents and automation solutions using Microsoft Azure AI services and Azure AI Foundry. You will work closely with business stakeholders and technical teams to deliver secure, scalable and user-focused AI capabilities that create measurable business value.

Key Responsibilities

AI Agent Development & Digital Enablement

• Configure and deploy Azure AI Foundry agents tailored to business requirements
• Develop AI solutions supporting document drafting, summarisation, workflow automation and decision support
• Integrate AI agents with enterprise platforms such as SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Outlook and other business systems
• Develop and maintain prompts, workflows, templates and agent configurations to improve usability and performance
• Build and maintain code supporting AI-enabled applications and services
• Ensure AI solutions comply with privacy, security and responsible AI standards
• Support architectural reviews and transition-to-service activities
• Contribute to benefits realisation, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives
• Monitor and evaluate agent performance, adoption and user outcomes
• Support user onboarding, training and change management activities
• Develop learning materials, user guides and documentation
• Provide recommendations to enhance cross-platform functionality and data-driven insights

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Experience working with Microsoft Azure AI Foundry, AI Agents and Copilot technologies
• Strong understanding of Azure cloud services and enterprise AI solution delivery
• Hands-on experience integrating AI solutions with enterprise systems and data sources
• Experience configuring and deploying secure and scalable AI applications
• Practical knowledge of generative AI models and prompt engineering
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication capabilities
• Experience delivering user training, workshops or adoption initiatives
• Understanding of responsible and ethical AI practices, including bias and governance considerations

Essential Experience

• Demonstrated proficiency in configuring AI tools using Microsoft Foundry
• Experience tailoring AI agents to meet business and user requirements
• Proven capability integrating AI agents with enterprise platforms while maintaining security and scalability
• Experience supporting change management and adoption strategies for AI technologies

Desired Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related discipline
• Microsoft Azure certifications or equivalent cloud certifications
• Experience administering Azure AI or Foundry environments

Contract Details

• Position: AI Developer (2 positions available)
• Contract Length: Initial 12-month contract
• Extension Option: Up to 12-month extension available
• Start Date: September 2026
• Location: ACT
• Working Arrangement: Hybrid (typically 2 to 3 days in the office per week)
• Hours: Up to 40 hours per week
• Security Clearance: Must hold a Baseline Security Clearance

Why Apply?

• Work on impactful AI and automation initiatives
• Exposure to the latest Microsoft AI technologies
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Long-term contract opportunity with extension potential
• Opportunity to influence enterprise AI capability and adoption

ManpowerGroup is committed to being a Diversity Confident Recruiter and encourages applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds, including people with a disability. Please indicate your preferred method of communication in your resume and please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments should you be contacted for an interview.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

State: QLD, licensee/s Manpower Services (Australia) Pty Ltd, LHL-02026-D5L4Q. State: QLD, LHL-02014-Y5F6D. State: SA, licensee/s Manpower Services (Australia) Pty Ltd, LHS 288856