Automation Developer

Primary Location

VIC - Melbourne - 655 Collins St

Job Description Summary

As an Automation Developer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and supporting automated solutions that enhance Service Stream’s operational efficiency and system performance. You will take end to end ownership of automation workflows—delivering reliable, scalable, and well governed solutions that align with business needs and technical standards. Working closely with stakeholders across the organisation, you will help drive optimisation, integration, and continuous improvement initiatives within our automation capability.

This is a permanent, full time position based in our Melbourne office, with flexibility to consider candidates located in Brisbane or Sydney. The role supports hybrid working arrangements. Please note that this position is open only to Australian citizens.

About the Role

• Design, develop, test, and deploy automation workflows, scripts, and system integrations across approved automation platforms.
• Manage full lifecycle ownership of automation solutions, including build, deployment, monitoring, and ongoing support.
• Engage directly with business stakeholders to gather requirements, translate needs into technical solutions, and communicate progress and risks.
• Implement robust system integrations using REST APIs and best‑practice data exchange patterns.
• Optimise automation workflows for reliability, maintainability, reusability, and performance.
• Investigate and resolve incidents, defects, and enhancement requests, including performing impact assessments.
• Produce and maintain high‑quality documentation in line with governance, standards, and delivery frameworks.
• Provide guidance and knowledge sharing to junior developers within the Automation Team.

Skills and experience

• Must be an Australian Citizen.

• Proven hands‑on experience across automation platforms such as Safe Software FME and Microsoft Power Automate.
• Strong scripting capability in Python, SQL, and PowerShell.
• Experience integrating systems using REST APIs and reusable integration components.
• Confident use of Git or similar version control tools, including branching, pull requests, and code reviews.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Experience working within Agile or Scrum development environments.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in science, mathematics, engineering, information technology, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Relevant certifications highly regarded, including:
– FME Certified Professional
– Power Platform Developer Associate
• Experience applying Agile and DevOps methodologies.

About Us

Service Stream is an equal‑opportunity ASX‑listed business that develops and operates Australia’s essential service networks across telecommunications, utilities, transport, defence, and social infrastructure industries. We keep communities connected.

Benefits of working with us include

• Flexible working – genuine flexibility options available.
• Growth – career development opportunities across a national organisation.
• Discounts – access to retail partners such as Woolworths, Airbnb, JB Hi‑Fi and Bupa.
• Paid leave – parental, cultural, community service, study, volunteering, and purchased leave.
• Culture – a workplace that values diversity, inclusion and celebrates excellence.

How to apply

Please submit your application using the Apply button, where you’ll be directed to create a profile in our system.

We welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability or neurodivergence, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, Veterans, and individuals from all diverse backgrounds.

Applications will not be accepted via email. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact talent.corporate@servicestream.com.au.

Department

GBIS

How to Apply

If this sounds like you apply now to the Service Stream Recruitment Team via the online application button.