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About the Role
The Automation Administrator, Microsoft contributes to the success of the firm by working closely with IT and internal stakeholders to analyse business processes and design, implement, and support automation solutions. This role supports the governance, operation, and continuous improvement of automation platforms (including Microsoft Power Platform/Power Platform Centre of Excellence and Nintex), and partners with vendors and the business to deliver scalable, secure, and efficient automations and integrations.
As a member of the M365 Product team, the Automation Administrator, Microsoft helps mature the firm’s automation capability, balancing delivery of new solutions with platform stability, security, and governance.
About You
The Automation Administrator, Microsoft is responsible for the administration, support, and continuous improvement of the firm’s automation platforms, including Microsoft Power Platform (with Centre of Excellence practices) and Nintex. The role acts as an operational owner for assigned automation capabilities, ensuring environments are secure, reliable, well-configured, and governed to enable scalable delivery.
Working closely with service lines, IT teams, citizen developers, and vendors, the Automation Administrator, Microsoft supports safe adoption, optimises existing automations, and delivers measurable efficiency and quality improvements through well-designed solutions and integrations.
Key priorities will be within the following areas:
Automation Delivery & Engineering
Platform Administration & Governance
Stakeholder Engagement & Enablement
Qualifications
IT related degree preferred or relevant certifications
Experience
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a relevant field (automation, low-code platforms, application administration, or similar).
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Power Platform and/or Nintex technologies; exposure to AI capabilities in business contexts is desirable.
Skills
Experience using Microsoft Power Platform and Microsoft 365 technologies.
Proven delivery of Power Apps and Power Automations (administration, configuration, customisation, integration, testing, and deployment).
Experience with Nintex technologies.
Working knowledge of AI technologies and their practical business applications.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Understanding of the software development lifecycle, including change control and release practices.
Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively and independently as required.
Demonstrated capability with current digital technologies and a commitment to continuously exploring and learning new tools.
Ability to research options and contribute ideas to improve both platform governance and automation solutions to business problems.
Why BDO?
Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm.
Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services.
Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways.
We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible.
Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program. Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.
Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.
With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience.
Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive).
We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for 2025-2026 by Diversity Council of Australia and a 2024-2025 Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).
BDO is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview process, we encourage you to contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]
What We Do
BDO is a trusted adviser to clients seeking audit, tax and advisory services. As one of the world’s leading audit and accounting organisations, we have clients of all types and sizes from large corporate organisations to private businesses, entrepreneurs and individuals across an array of industry sectors. At BDO, we are guided by our values that are the foundation of what we deliver: IDEAS | PEOPLE | TRUST. This is about delivering ideas and advice that create value; quality-driven people who are motivated by providing exceptional client service; and being trusted to get the job done. Talk to us today.
