Microsoft 365 Systems Administrator - AI

About the role

Mansell Taylor Consulting is recruiting a Microsoft 365 Systems Administrator with an interest in AI for a 2-year fixed-term role. The employer is at the beginning of its AI journey and wants someone to help build its capability from the ground up. The role is permanently based in Alice Springs and is not FIFO; candidates must be willing to relocate and live locally. Indigenous applicants are highly recommended.

Key responsibilities

• Build and test AI agents, workflows and proof-of-concept solutions.
• Explore practical ways AI can improve business processes and employee services.
• Work across Microsoft 365, Azure, Copilot Studio and related technologies.
• Work with the wider IT team to introduce AI within appropriate security and risk controls.
• Keep up with emerging Microsoft and AI technologies and help shape how they are used across the organisation.

Required profile

• Background in Microsoft Systems Administration, M365 Administration, Azure, Cloud or a similar hands-on technical role.
• Experience building AI agents, automations, workflows or applications, professionally or through personal projects.
• Some coding or scripting capability.
• An understanding of enterprise security, permissions and risk.
• Curiosity, initiative and a genuine interest in developing a career in AI.
• Willingness to relocate to Alice Springs and live there.

Required skills

• Strong technical knowledge of Microsoft 365 and its administration.
• Good Azure knowledge and understanding of the Microsoft cloud ecosystem.
• No previous commercial experience as an AI Engineer or AI Specialist is required.