Microsoft 365 Engineer/Adminstrator

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is looking to fill the role of Microsoft 365 Administrator in our Security and Infrastructure Branch. This is a permanent position at the APS 6 classification level. Successful applicants can work either full-time or part-time hours. Flexible working arrangements, including a hybrid model of working from home and the office applies.

The Microsoft 365 Administrator role may include the following duties: 

• configure, integrate and manage Microsoft 365 Infrastructure including Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Endpoint Manager (Intune), Exchange Online and Hybrid Exchange
• lifecycle management for collaboration services such as Teams and SharePoint, with an understanding of how to implement information management practices
• providing technical support of Microsoft 365 desktop, web and mobile applications (level 2/3 type support)
• consulting with business and technical stakeholders to perform requirements gathering; provide advice and implement solutions using M365 services to satisfy the requirements
• developing repeatable processes through scripting and automation (PowerShell and MSGraph).

Common responsibilities across all APS 6 level roles in the Security and Infrastructure Branch include: 

• ensuring the delivery of ABS business outcomes through participation in multi-disciplinary agile teams
• liaising with internal and external stakeholders (including vendors), leveraging their expertise to resolve critical issues and inform decisions
• adhering to the ABS Contract, Change Management and Financial management processes
• utilising your technical leadership experience to mentor staff and contribute to organisational capability uplift and support Executive Level staff to lead and manage the section
• preparing and maintaining appropriate documentation
• an expectation to participate in a 24 x 7 on-call roster.

What we are looking for

To be considered for a Microsoft 365 Administrator position you will need most, or all of the following skills, qualities and experience:

• demonstrated experience in deploying and managing Hybrid Exchange and Microsoft 365 Services
• certification in relevant technologies or depth of experience which denotes a degree of expertise
• experience with AvePoint Cloud Governance
• experience with interoperability between HCL Notes and Microsoft 365 (such as Quest Co-existence Manager).

To apply, complete an online application form on the ABS e-recruitment system. You will need to upload your current resume, provide referee details and respond to the following:

In no more than 750 words, provide an example of how you have applied your technical skills and/or leadership skills to deliver an IT solution for a business need. Clearly articulate what your role and contribution was and the business benefits achieved, in the context of the selection criteria.

To be eligible to apply for this role you must be a current Australian citizen.

Applications close at 11:30 p.m. (AEST), Sunday 7th April 2024.