Power Platform Lead Engineer – Governance & Architecture …, Brisbane

Role highlights Lead and manage Microsoft Power Platform as an enterprise service across CSIRO Drive platform governance, configuration and automation to ensure secure, scalable delivery Bring strong technical expertise with the ability to coach others High-level duties include Lead the design and implementation of Power Platform environments, ensuring secure establishment and management of environment strategies, Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies, approved connectors, and aligned architecture to support evolving business needs. Develop, implement, and maintain governance policies and practices to ensure secure, compliant, and consistent use of Power Platform services while ensuring adherence to organisational and regulatory standards. Oversee security measures including access control, conditional access policies, and DLP controls to safeguard organisational data and maintain compliance with internal and external security requirements. Continuously monitor system performance, proactively address platform‐wide challenges, and ensure optimal operation for a seamless user experience across all environments. Act as a key technical consultant for Power Platform projects, guiding solution design, troubleshooting platform issues, and ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical best practices. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Power Platform engineers, fostering a collaborative setting, promoting continuous learning, and driving innovation within the Power Platform space. Oversee user account management, permissions, and licensing strategies to optimise resource utilisation and maintain compliance with organisational policies. Role particulars Location: Canberra (Black Mountain) Salary: AU$118,102 – AU$127,808 per annum (pro rata for part‐time), plus 15.4% superannuation Tenure & work schedule: Indefinite Reference: ****** Essential Criteria Demonstrated ability to lead the design, configuration, management, and maintenance of the Power Platform landscape including environments, Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies and connectors, and ensuring platform architecture aligns with business needs. Proven experience in developing and enforcing best‐practice governance frameworks and security controls, including access controls, data protection strategies, and compliance with internal and regulatory standards. Strong capability to act as a technical advisor for Power Platform projects, collaborating with stakeholders to guide solution design, troubleshoot platform challenges, and ensure project alignment with organisational goals. Ability to continuously monitor system performance, proactively identify and resolve issues, and implement optimisation strategies to enhance platform efficiency and user experience. Experience or capability in coaching, mentoring, and leading technical teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and technical excellence within Power Platform initiatives. Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and commitment to principles of Workplace Diversity; Equal Employment Opportunity; Occupational Health, Safety and Environment; and Employee Participation. Desirable skills Experience planning, designing, and implementing technologies: Copilot Studio Experience Experience designing, building, and governing solutions using Microsoft Copilot Studio, including chatbot configuration, integrations, and lifecycle management within the Power Platform ecosystem. Experience working with Microsoft Copilot capabilities across Microsoft 365 and the Power Platform, including understanding of AI‐assisted features, governance considerations, security, and responsible use within an enterprise environment. Cloud Architecture Understanding: Familiarity with Microsoft Azure services and integration strategies for extending Power Platform capabilities. Governance & Compliance Management: Ability to develop and implement governance models, ensuring security, compliance, and consistent platform usage. Eligibility This is a security‐assessed position, applications for this position are open to Australian citizens with the successful candidate being required to be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Negative Vetting 1 level. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements. Legal statements CSIRO is an equal employment opportunity organisation, committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams. We recognise true diversity encompasses all ages, abilities, cultures, faiths, levels of education, genders, sexualities and more. CSIRO holds Gold Status for the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and a Science in Australia Gender Equity Bronze Award. #J-*****-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qr0a2