Looking for Philippines-based candidates

Job Role: AI Automation & Business Intelligence Systems Specialist

Compensation range: $2,000 AUD - $2,500 AUD / Monthly

Engagement type: Independent Contractor Agreement

Work Schedule: This role is expected to align with the AU business hours (approx. 9 AM - 5 PM, Monday to Friday) for collaboration, but as a contractor, you'll have flexibility in how you manage your time.

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: Our client is an emerging consultancy focused on helping organisations that own existing building facility assets transition toward more sustainable, efficient, and data-driven operations particularly within the energy and built environment sectors.

Operating at the intersection of technology, data, and innovation, the business uses digital tools, automation, and business intelligence to improve decision-making, streamline operations, and support scalable growth. As a solo founder-led business in its early stage, the client is seeking a long-term technical partner to help design and build its entire digital operating system from the ground up.

Role Overview: We are seeking a proactive Automation and Business Intelligence Specialist to work directly with the founder in building an intelligent, automated, and scalable business environment.

This is a hands-on role focused on Power BI development, AI-driven automation, systems integration, and digital operations support. You will design, implement, and continuously improve tools, workflows, and data systems that improve efficiency and decision-making.

You will serve as the technical backbone of the business by translating business needs into practical automated solutions. The role requires strong problem-solving skills, independence, and the ability to work effectively in ambiguity.

This is a full-time, non-client-facing position working closely with a senior stakeholder in a remote setup. The ideal candidate is proactive, highly accountable, and able to identify and build improvements independently.

This is a foundational role with strong opportunity to shape how the business operates and scales.

Key Responsibilities:

Power BI & Business Intelligence

Design and maintain Power BI dashboards (DAX, modelling, reporting)
Build a unified daily business snapshot integrating Microsoft 365, Xero, ProjectManager, and Hubspot (CRM) data
Develop scalable reporting frameworks for performance, financials, and operations

AI Automation & Systems Integration

Design and implement AI-driven workflows and automation systems
Build API-based integrations across business platforms
Identify and remove manual processes through automation utilising existing available tools including Microsoft Suite

Automated Intelligence & Reporting

Develop systems that generate daily intelligence on:
Energy markets and pricing
Regulatory and policy updates
Financial and macroeconomic indicators
Grants, funding, and industry activity
Deliver structured automated summaries for decision-making

Executive & Operational Support

Support executive workflows including action tracking, meeting preparation, and documentation automation
Build systems enabling effective business management across desktop and mobile
Project task management support through online ProjectManager application
Establish short AI generated imagery and videos for client proposals utilising company branding guidelines

Microsoft 365 & Systems Optimisation

Optimise Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Excel, Copilot)
Improve document structure, workflow efficiency, and accessibility across devices

LinkedIn & Market Intelligence

Support LinkedIn as a business intelligence and insight channel
Extract and summarise industry activity, trends, and opportunities
Support posting of pre-prepared content where required

Systems Support & Innovation

Provide remote IT and systems troubleshooting support
Coordinate external technical support where required
Support development of lightweight internal tools and automation prototypes

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Minimum 3-5 years experience in data, business intelligence, automation, or systems integration roles
Strong Power BI experience (DAX, data modelling, dashboards)
Proven experience in AI automation and workflow design
Strong understanding of AI tools including ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot
Experience with API integrations and multi-platform system connectivity
Strong understanding of data reporting and business intelligence principles
Advanced Microsoft 365 capability
Experience with CRM and business systems (HubSpot, Xero) from a data integration/reporting perspective
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal English communication
Ability to work independently in a remote, founder-led environment

Tool Experience Expectations:

Microsoft Power BI – dashboards, DAX, data modelling, reporting (core delivery tool)
Microsoft Excel (Advanced) – data analysis, transformation, and reporting
Microsoft 365 suite – Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive
AI tools (ChatGPT / Microsoft Copilot) – automation support and workflow enhancement
API / Integration capability – connecting systems and automating data flows
HubSpot – ability to extract and integrate data for reporting dashboards
Xero – ability to extract financial data and automate reporting dashboards
WordPress – ability to support automation such as website health checks, monitoring, or reporting tools
ProjectManager – client will provide access; no subscription required
Norton – awareness only; no hands-on experience required

Preferred/Nice-to-Have:

Experience building automated intelligence or monitoring systems (market, regulatory, or financial data)
Exposure to energy, infrastructure, or sustainability sectors
Workflow automation across multiple business systems
Understanding of industrial communication protocols (BACnet, Modbus, CSIP)
Experience in early-stage or small business digital transformation environments
Remote IT or systems administration experience

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)