Senior Automation Developer | Services Australia | ACT, VIC, QLD

Remote; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Remote is seeking a Senior Automation Developer for Services Australia to lead enterprise automation initiatives using Ansible, Ansible Automation Platform, Python and PowerShell. You will design, implement and test automation across infrastructure, cloud, networks, security and ITSM, ensuring operational readiness.

You will provide technical leadership, guidance on best practices, and collaborate across technical and business teams.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering enterprise automation with Ansible and Ansible Automation Platform.
• Proficient in designing, developing and deploying automation in complex environments.
• Strong Python scripting skills, including REST API integration.
• Experience with Git, GitLab and CI/CD, and automation-as-code practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test and support enterprise automation using Ansible across ITSM, infrastructure, cloud and networks.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership on automation best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure operational readiness and successful deployments.
• Support testing, deployment, release management and incident response for automation solutions.

Skills

Ansible

AAP

Python

REST APIs

Git

GitLab

CI/CD

Linux RHEL

Stakeholder comms

Tools

PowerShell

Job description

As a Senior Automation Developer at Services Australia, you will provide specialist expertise in delivering enterprise automation solutions using Ansible to support the Service Management & Self-Healing Automation Project.

The role will contribute to the design, architecture and delivery of automation solutions using Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP), Python and PowerShell, helping drive automation adoption across infrastructure, cloud, network, security and ITSM environments. The Senior Automation Developer will also provide technical guidance and support the successful delivery, transition and operational readiness of automation outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, test and support enterprise automation using Ansible and Ansible Automation Platform, including playbooks, roles, inventories, workflows, APIs, and integration with enterprise infrastructure and ITSM processes.

Design automation that considers operational support, stakeholder communication, change management, failure handling, logging, monitoring and clear escalation paths Design, develop and deploy automation, workflow and AI-enabled solutions that reduce manual effort, improve productivity, and create workforce capacity

Design and deliver automation across infrastructure, cloud, networks, security, and ITSM

Provide technical guidance and subject matter expertise across automation and AI initiatives

Contribute to testing, deployment, release management and operational readiness activities for automation and AI solutions

About you

Strong experience delivering enterprise-scale automation solutions using Ansible and Ansible Automation Platform (AAP).

Experience designing, developing and deploying automation solutions within complex enterprise environments.

Strong Python scripting skills, including REST API integration and custom automation development.

Experience with Git, GitLab and CI/CD practices, with a strong understanding of automation-as-code principles.

Strong Linux/RHEL administration and troubleshooting experience.

Experience delivering systems integration, testing, deployment and operational readiness activities.

Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and business teams.

Ability to provide technical leadership, contribute to automation best practice, and produce clear technical documentation.

Current NV1 Australian Government security clearance required.

About us

Remote is a partner of choice for the Commonwealth's labour hire and professional services requirements, specialising in contracting for the National Intelligence Community. Our team is led by industry professionals who have worked both within government and as contractors.