AI Automation Specialist (026-946)

Who We Are: At Hunt St, we help Australian companies hire top remote talent in the Philippines. For this role, you will be engaged directly by the client as an independent contractor. We are not an outsourcing agency. All of our roles are 100% remote so you'll be able to work from home.

Who The Client Is: Founded in 2010, the company is a family-owned Australian supplier of new and used construction and industrial equipment, serving sectors such as construction, agriculture, mining, and civil works. It offers a broad range of machinery, attachments, and parts, supported by industry expertise, nationwide logistics, financing options, and after-sales service. With decades of combined experience and a focus on delivering reliable, value-driven equipment solutions, the business has grown to serve customers across Australia and international markets while maintaining a strong commitment to customer support, quality, and long-term relationships.

Role Overview: We are seeking a commercially minded AI Automation Specialist to help modernize and optimize business operations through the practical application of automation and artificial intelligence. This role is focused on identifying opportunities to improve workflows, reduce repetitive tasks, increase operational efficiency, and enhance business capacity through the thoughtful implementation of technology.

Rather than building complex AI models from scratch, the successful candidate will take a systems-thinking approach, working closely with leadership and staff to understand existing processes, introduce automation solutions, and gradually integrate AI into day-to-day operations. The role requires balancing technological innovation with effective change management to ensure employees can adapt to new systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and map existing business workflows across departments.
• Identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and opportunities for automation.
• Design, implement, and maintain practical automation solutions using modern AI and workflow tools.
• Gradually integrate AI technologies into business operations with a focus on user adoption and employee engagement.
• Develop systems that reduce repetitive manual tasks and improve productivity.
• Monitor and measure the effectiveness of automation initiatives and recommend ongoing improvements.
• Collaborate with management and staff to ensure smooth implementation of new technologies.
• Research emerging technologies and provide recommendations on tools, platforms, and innovations that can benefit the business.
• Support broader digital initiatives, including basic website updates, SEO improvements, and Google Ads management.
• Create documentation, training materials, and process guides to support adoption of new systems.
• Help increase operational capacity and output without necessarily increasing headcount.

Must-Have Skills & Experience

• Strong understanding of business operations, workflows, and process improvement.
• Experience with AI-powered productivity and automation tools.
• Proficiency with workflow automation platforms such as Zapier, Make, Microsoft Power Automate, or similar.
• Systems-thinking mindset with the ability to analyze and redesign business processes.
• Strong problem-solving and project implementation skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience managing change and supporting user adoption of new technologies.
• High level of technology literacy and curiosity for emerging tools and trends.
• Ability to work independently and proactively identify improvement opportunities.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a technology-forward operational thinker who enjoys improving how businesses work. They combine strong business process understanding with hands-on experience using modern AI and automation tools. They are practical rather than theoretical, focusing on solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes.

This person is comfortable working across multiple areas of the business, identifying opportunities for improvement, and implementing technology in a way that supports employees rather than disrupts them. They understand that successful AI adoption requires careful planning, gradual implementation, and effective change management.

They are naturally curious, stay up to date with emerging technologies, and can confidently recommend innovative yet practical solutions that help the business remain competitive in a rapidly evolving technology landscape.

Work Arrangement & Expectations:

This is a remote role that will be set up as an independent contractor engagement.

To ensure alignment and transparency, successful candidates will be expected to:

• Disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work
• Reflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile (clearly marked as “Independent Contractor”)