Digital Solutions Specialist

Employment Hero; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

First Financial is seeking a Digital Solutions Specialist to join the Melbourne CBD technology team. You’ll design, build and support practical digital solutions using AI, automation and integrations to improve efficiency and client experience.

Reporting to the Head of Technology Operations, you will translate business requirements into fit-for-purpose solutions, applying modern technologies and ensuring data integrity, privacy and cyber security standards across platforms.

Qualifications

• Experience integrating systems using REST/JSON data exchanges.
• Ability to script in JavaScript, Python, PowerShell or similar.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, SharePoint and Power Platform.
• Familiarity with integration and automation tools (Power Automate, Zapier, Make).
• Proven ability to translate business needs into scalable digital solutions.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop and implement AI and automation solutions to boost productivity.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to evaluate use cases and design approved opportunities.
• Translate business requirements into practical, scalable digital solutions.
• Assist with design, configuration and development of digital solutions and integrations.
• Support deployment, testing and controlled releases across environments.
• Maintain and support proprietary applications and implemented solutions.
• Create process documentation and guides to support adoption.

Skills

APIs & webhooks

Scripting (JS/Python/PowerShell)

MS 365 & SharePoint

Power Platform / iPaaS

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

Power Automate

Zapier

Make

iPaaS platforms

Job description

AI Job Summary

• Practical understanding of APIs, webhooks and system data exchange (REST and JSON).
• Ability to script using JavaScript, Python, PowerShell or a similar language.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, SharePoint and the broader Power Platform ecosystem.

Role Type

Permanent Full-time Associate

Description

Digital Solutions Specialist | Melbourne CBD

Use technology, automation and AI to improve the way we work and support our clients.

First Financial is seeking a Digital Solutions Specialist to join our Technology team and help design, build and support practical digital solutions that improve efficiency and enhance client and staff experiences.

Reporting to the Head of Technology Operations, you will work with specialists, subject matter experts and stakeholders across the Group to translate business requirements into fit-for-purpose solutions. You will apply modern technologies, including integrations, automation, basic scripting and generative AI, across a diversified financial services business.

As the Group continues to grow, you will help align systems, processes and technology to reduce complexity and create a more consistent experience for clients and employees.

About the Role

Key responsibilities will include:

• Working with SMEs to identify, develop and implement AI and automation solutions that enhance productivity, client outcomes and internal workflows
• Collaborating with stakeholders to assess use cases and support the design and implementation of approved opportunities
• Translating business requirements into practical, scalable and maintainable digital solutions
• Assisting with the design, configuration and development of digital solutions, automations and integrations
• Supporting deployment, testing and controlled releases across development, test and production environments
• Monitoring, maintaining and supporting proprietary applications and implemented solutions
• Developing process documentation, guides and maps to support adoption and consistency
• Contributing to the Group’s digital transformation strategy and roadmap
• Working with external vendors, developers and technology partners to configure, test, troubleshoot and improve solutions
• Ensuring solutions meet internal policies, regulatory requirements, privacy principles, data integrity and cyber security standards
• Promoting the responsible, compliant and ethical use of AI technologies across the Group

About You

You are a solutions-focused technology professional who combines practical technical capability with strong business and stakeholder skills. You are organised, detail-oriented and comfortable working both collaboratively and autonomously.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Practical understanding of APIs, webhooks and how systems exchange data, including REST and JSON
• Basic scripting ability using JavaScript, Python, PowerShell or a similar language
• Experience with Microsoft 365, SharePoint and the broader Power Platform ecosystem
• Familiarity with integration and automation tools such as Power Automate, Zapier, Make or similar iPaaS platforms
• Demonstrated experience working with SMEs to develop technology-based solutions that drive sustained efficiency
• Strong process and systems thinking, with the ability to implement new processes across a diverse workforce
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills, sound judgement and the ability to prioritise competing initiatives
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

Experience in the following areas will be highly regarded:

• Financial advice, superannuation or wealth management platforms
• Using AI tools to enhance product capability, automation or business processes
• Power BI reporting and data visualisation
• Azure DevOps or similar project and pipeline management tools
• Data governance, privacy principles and regulatory requirements in financial services
• Working with vendor technical teams to configure, test or troubleshoot platform integrations

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to join a leading Melbourne wealth management firm where technology is central to improving client service, employee experience and operational efficiency. You will work on meaningful transformation initiatives and collaborate with stakeholders across the Group to deliver practical solutions that make a real impact.

If you enjoy using technology, automation and AI to solve business challenges and create better experiences, we would love to hear from you.