Power Platform Senior Engineer (Canberra)

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 robust technical expertise with the ability to coach others. The Opportunity As the Power Platform Senior Engineer, you will lead the administration and delivery of Microsoft's Power Platform at CSIRO. Responsibilities include configuring and operating the platform day-to-day, shaping its governance, and guiding its future roadmap while working closely with IM&T; teams across the organisation.
- 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 environment, 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 Essential Criteria
- Demonstrated ability to lead the design, configuration, management, and maintenance of the Power Platform landscape including environments, 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 Criteria
- Experience planning, designing, and implementing Copilot Studio solutions, 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 governance considerations, security, and responsible use within an enterprise environment.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Azure services and integration strategies for extending Power Platform capabilities.
- Ability to develop and implement governance models, ensuring security, compliance, and consistent platform usage. Eligibility This is a security assessed position; applications are open to Australian Citizens who can obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Negative Vetting1 level. Appointment to this role is subject to a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements. Application Deadline Applications close 31st of May, 11pm AEST. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rtj7s