Microsoft Power Platform Technical Lead


Acknowledgement of Country

CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our vision towards reconciliation

Child safety

CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View our Child Safe Policy.

The opportunity

As the Power Platform Technical Service Lead, you will lead the implementation and establishment of Power Platform as a service. The successful candidate will be capable of leading activities around implementing environment strategies, Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies, lifecycle management practices, capacity management frameworks, licensing approaches & frameworks, automation of environment creation, and more.

Please note, while this is NOT a Power Platform application development role, we encourage developers to apply if you are looking to move into the operations space, managing platform administration and technical governance of the Power Platform suite.

Security Clearance: This is a security assessed position, and the successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance of Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1).

Applications are being reviewed, and interviews will commence before the closing date, as we are eager to fill this position quickly. Don’t miss out – apply today!

Your duties will include:

  • Strategic Platform Leadership: 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.
  • Governance & Compliance Oversight: 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.
  • Security & Risk Management: Oversee security measures including access control, conditional access policies, and DLP controls to safeguard organizational data and maintain compliance with internal and external security requirements.
  • Performance Optimisation & Issue Resolution: Continuously monitor system performance, proactively address platform-wide challenges, and ensure optimal operation for a seamless user experience across all environments.
  • Technical Advisory for Projects: 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.
  • Team Development & Coaching: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Power Platform engineers, fostering a collaborative environment, promoting continuous learning, and driving innovation within the Power Platform space.
  • License Management & Resource Planning: Oversee user account management, permissions, and licensing strategies to optimize resource utilization and maintain compliance with organizational policies.

Location: Open to be based in any Australian city with a CSIRO site

Salary: AU$114,219 - AU$123,605 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) plus, 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Specified term of 3 years

Reference: 98528

To be considered you will need:

  • Technical Expertise & Solution Design 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.
  • Governance & Security Leadership 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.
  • Project & Stakeholder Management 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 organizational goals.
  • Performance Monitoring & Optimisation: Ability to continuously monitor system performance, proactively identify and resolve issues, and implement optimisation strategies to enhance platform efficiency and user experience.
  • Leadership & Team Development Experience or capability in coaching, mentoring, and leading technical teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and technical excellence within Power Platform initiatives.
  • Organisational Values: Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and commitment to principles of Workplace Diversity; Equal Employment Opportunity; Occupational Health, Safety and Environment; and Employee Participation.

Desirable:

  • Experience planning, designing, and implementing the following technologies:
  • 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.

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens only, the successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) level. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

Flexible working arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work.

Diversity and inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish.

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact.

CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications close

9th February 2025, 11:00pm AEDT



Acknowledgement of Country

CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our vision towards reconciliation

Child safety

CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View our Child Safe Policy.

The opportunity

As the Power Platform Technical Service Lead, you will lead the implementation and establishment of Power Platform as a service. The successful candidate will be capable of leading activities around implementing environment strategies, Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies, lifecycle management practices, capacity management frameworks, licensing approaches & frameworks, automation of environment creation, and more.

Please note, while this is NOT a Power Platform application development role, we encourage developers to apply if you are looking to move into the operations space, managing platform administration and technical governance of the Power Platform suite.

Security Clearance: This is a security assessed position, and the successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance of Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1).

Applications are being reviewed, and interviews will commence before the closing date, as we are eager to fill this position quickly. Don’t miss out – apply today!

Your duties will include:

  • Strategic Platform Leadership: 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.
  • Governance & Compliance Oversight: 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.
  • Security & Risk Management: Oversee security measures including access control, conditional access policies, and DLP controls to safeguard organizational data and maintain compliance with internal and external security requirements.
  • Performance Optimisation & Issue Resolution: Continuously monitor system performance, proactively address platform-wide challenges, and ensure optimal operation for a seamless user experience across all environments.
  • Technical Advisory for Projects: 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.
  • Team Development & Coaching: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Power Platform engineers, fostering a collaborative environment, promoting continuous learning, and driving innovation within the Power Platform space.
  • License Management & Resource Planning: Oversee user account management, permissions, and licensing strategies to optimize resource utilization and maintain compliance with organizational policies.

Location: Open to be based in any Australian city with a CSIRO site

Salary: AU$114,219 - AU$123,605 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) plus, 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Specified term of 3 years

Reference: 98528

To be considered you will need:

  • Technical Expertise & Solution Design 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.
  • Governance & Security Leadership 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.
  • Project & Stakeholder Management 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 organizational goals.
  • Performance Monitoring & Optimisation: Ability to continuously monitor system performance, proactively identify and resolve issues, and implement optimisation strategies to enhance platform efficiency and user experience.
  • Leadership & Team Development Experience or capability in coaching, mentoring, and leading technical teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and technical excellence within Power Platform initiatives.
  • Organisational Values: Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and commitment to principles of Workplace Diversity; Equal Employment Opportunity; Occupational Health, Safety and Environment; and Employee Participation.

Desirable:

  • Experience planning, designing, and implementing the following technologies:
  • 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.

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens only, the successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) level. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

Flexible working arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work.

Diversity and inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish.

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact.

CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications close

9th February 2025, 11:00pm AEDT


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