Senior Engineer - Automation

Origin; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work

Learning & development

Parental leave

Job summary

Origin is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer on a 6‑month contract to own and enhance our Node-RED automation platform. You will design automation flows, integrate APIs, and help set delivery standards across the business.

You’ll collaborate with stakeholders and vendors to ensure reliable, user‑friendly automations and contribute to governance, dashboards, and reusable templates. Flexible, hybrid work arrangements offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in automation, RPA or workflow orchestration with platform ownership.
• Hands-on experience with Node-RED in a production environment.
• Strong API integration experience including secure connections and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Own and improve Node-RED automation platform, including standards, governance and delivery practices
• Design, build and maintain automation flows across systems and business processes
• Lead API integrations, including authentication, data mapping and error handling
• Build simple dashboards and reusable templates to support technical and non-technical users
• Monitor critical automations, troubleshoot issues and support other developers or vendor partners

Skills

Automation

Node-RED

API integrations

Problem solving

Tools

Node-RED

Job description

At Origin, being useful is more than a tagline - it's how we approach work every day. As a collective, we’re a team that thrives on finding better ways, working together, and owning our impact. From powering homes to delivering award-winning internet and helping to lead Australia's energy transition. If you're driven by purpose and excited to be part of something bigger, we'd love to have you on the journey.

About the role:

We’re looking for a Senior Automation Engineer to join Origin Internet on a 6-month contract and help build and improve our automation capability.

In this role, you’ll own and support a Node-RED automation platform that helps streamline processes across the business. You’ll design automation flows, connect systems through APIs, build simple dashboards and help set the standards for how automation is delivered.

You’ll work closely with stakeholders, vendors and other developers to make sure our automations are reliable, easy to use and built in a consistent way.

What you’ll do:

• Own and improve the Node-RED automation platform, including standards, governance and delivery practices
• Design, build and maintain automation flows across systems and business processes
• Lead API integrations, including authentication, data mapping and error handling
• Build simple dashboards and reusable templates to support technical and non-technical users
• Monitor critical automations, troubleshoot issues and support other developers or vendor partners

What you’ll bring:

• Experience in automation, RPA or workflow orchestration, ideally with platform ownership or administration
• Hands‑on experience with Node-RED or a similar automation platform in a production environment
• Strong API integration experience, including secure connections and troubleshooting
• Strong problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work with stakeholders, vendors and technical teams

Nice to have:

• Azure or AWS experience or qualifications
• Exposure to DevOps, CI/CD or containerisation
• Basic JQuery and CSS knowledge
• Experience mentoring or reviewing the work of other developers

At Origin, you'll be part of a team that's passionate about creating a cleaner energy future while supporting your growth and development.

20 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers, with flexible return‑to‑work options

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Learning and development opportunities, including LinkedIn Learning

The option to purchase up to four additional weeks of annual leave

Paid volunteer leave through the Origin Foundation

Employee discounts on electricity, gas and internet

Access to employee EV subscription options

Employee Share Plan

Comprehensive wellbeing and care support programs

A collaborative and inclusive culture where your ideas can make an impact

Origin - Where good change happens

At Origin, we’re powered by people who believe in creating change.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender equitable workforce, where everyone is welcome, and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, any stage in life, people with intersex variations and people within LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender diverse.

Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we'd love to hear from you.

Here’s a little about us: https://www.originenergy.com.au/about/careers/

Background checks may be required to determine your suitability for this position as part of the recruitment process and during your employment. These checks may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing.

Origin recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.

Origin is Australia’s leading integrated energy company with around 6,000 employees, over 40% of whom are women. Since listing on the ASX in 2000, we’ve grown into one of its top companies by market capitalisation. We’re committed to delivering reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while offering dynamic career opportunities. With involvement across the entire energy supply chain, we seek skilled, motivated people and support them with the tools and opportunities to grow and achieve their career goals.

Origin is Australia’s leading integrated energy company with around 6,000 employees, over 40% of whom are women. Since listing on the ASX in 2000, we’ve grown into one of its top companies by market capitalisation. We’re committed to delivering reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while offering dynamic career opportunities. With involvement across the entire energy supply chain, we seek skilled, motivated people and support them with the tools and opportunities to grow and achieve their career goals.