Senior Digital Transformation, Automation & AI Engineer

Tianqi Lithium Kwinana Pty Ltd; Perth; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Green and sustainable industry

Competitive salary with performance‑dr

Additional Superannuation

Award and recognition program

Long service leave after 5 years

Supportive colleagues committed to you

Inclusive and diverse work environment

Job summary

Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia (TLEA) is seeking a Senior Digital Transformation, Automation and AI Engineer to join the Kwinana plant. You will identify, prioritise and deliver tech-enabled improvements that reduce manual effort, streamline processes and boost productivity.

You’ll own the Copilot, AI and automation roadmap and collaborate with business stakeholders to translate pain points into practical, governed solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in digital transformation, business analysis, process improvement, product ownership or technology delivery roles.
• Experience delivering automation, workflow, integration or AI-enabled business improvements.
• Strong capability in process analysis, stakeholder facilitation and change adoption.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365, Copilot, Power Platform or comparable productivity and automation platforms.
• Proven ability to manage a portfolio or backlog and communicate measurable business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain TLEA's digital transformation, Copilot, AI and automation roadmap.
• Act as product owner for Microsoft Copilot adoption and optimisation across the organisation.
• Facilitate process discovery, requirements and prioritisation workshops with business stakeholders.
• Identify, assess and prioritise automation and AI use cases based on value, feasibility, risk and strategic alignment.
• Lead delivery of workflow automation, agents, integrations and digital process improvements.
• Establish and manage a transparent backlog of transformation initiatives and benefits.
• Develop business cases, success measures and benefits-realisation plans for proposed initiatives.
• Drive user adoption through champions, training, communications and practical role‑based use cases.
• Coordinate AI governance requirements with Cyber Security, Legal, Privacy and business owners.
• Ensure solutions align with Technology architecture, data, information‑management and security standards.
• Manage delivery partners, statements of work, budgets and acceptance of outcomes.
• Monitor usage, quality, realised value and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support controlled experimentation and transition successful proofs of concept into supportable services.
• Contribute to Technology strategy, portfolio and investment planning.
• Other duties as may be directed by the Manager Technology.

Skills

Digital transformation

Process improvement

Product ownership

AI & automation

Stakeholder facilitation

Microsoft 365 Copilot

Power Platform

Portfolio/backlog management

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

Power Platform

Job description

We are a joint venture between Tianqi Lithium Corporation and IGO Ltd. As pioneers in the Australian lithium industry, we've already achieved great things, including building the first battery-grade lithium hydroxide plant in Australia, paving the way for Australia to be a major player in the global transition to a clean energy future.

We’re looking for people who want to be a part of the industry of the future – people who work with purpose and urgency, take initiative, and rise to challenges. We’re seeking individuals who empower others, embrace innovation, and want to work in an open and supportive environment, where teamwork and collaboration are valued.

At TLEA, you’ll be part of a team that is excited to be involved in a world‑class project that benefits not only the Western Australian community but the world.

Are you passionate about making a real impact?

TLEA is welcoming applications for a full‑time Senior Digital Transformation, Automation and AI Engineer to join our team working at our Kwinana plant.

The successful applicant will be responsible for identifying, prioritising and delivering technology‑enabled improvements that reduce manual effort, improve business processes and increase productivity across TLEA.

The role owns the Copilot, AI and automation roadmap and works with business stakeholders to translate operational and corporate pain points into practical, governed solutions. The position leads adoption, process redesign, value measurement and delivery coordination across Microsoft Copilot, Power Platform, agents, APIs and other approved technologies.

In addition to possessing our core values of distinction, pragmatism, honesty, tenacity and innovation, this position will suit applicants with prior experience in the mining, energy and mineral extraction sectors.

• Develop and maintain TLEA's digital transformation, Copilot, AI and automation roadmap.
• Act as product owner for Microsoft Copilot adoption and optimisation across the organisation.
• Facilitate process discovery, requirements and prioritisation workshops with business stakeholders.
• Identify, assess and prioritise automation and AI use cases based on value, feasibility, risk and strategic alignment.
• Lead delivery of workflow automation, agents, integrations and digital process improvements.
• Establish and manage a transparent backlog of transformation initiatives and benefits.
• Develop business cases, success measures and benefits-realisation plans for proposed initiatives.
• Drive user adoption through champions, training, communications and practical role‑based use cases.
• Coordinate AI governance requirements with Cyber Security, Legal, Privacy and business owners.
• Ensure solutions align with Technology architecture, data, information‑management and security standards.
• Manage delivery partners, statements of work, budgets and acceptance of outcomes.
• Monitor usage, quality, realised value and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support controlled experimentation and transition successful proofs of concept into supportable services.
• Contribute to Technology strategy, portfolio and investment planning.
• Other duties as may be directed by the Manager Technology.

What you can bring

• Minimum 5 years' experience in digital transformation, business analysis, process improvement, product ownership or technology delivery roles.
• Demonstrated experience delivering automation, workflow, integration or AI-enabled business improvements.
• Strong capability in process analysis, stakeholder facilitation and change adoption.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365, Copilot, Power Platform or comparable productivity and automation platforms.
• Proven ability to manage a portfolio or backlog and communicate measurable business outcomes.

We offer

• Contribute to a green and sustainable industry of the future.
• Competitive salary with a performance-based discretionary bonus structure
• Additional Superannuation
• Award and recognition program
• Long service leave option after 5 years (pro rata)
• Supportive colleagues committed to your success and well‑being
• Inclusive and diverse work environment

Location

TLEA proudly acknowledges and the Whadjuk and Gnaala Karla Boodja people of the Noongar Nation, as the traditional custodians of the Kwinana area, where we operate our plant.

Kwinana is 38 km from the Perth central business district, 20 km from City of Fremantle and just 7km from Rockingham.

At Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia, we embrace and recognise the value of diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We welcome and encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds.