Staff Engineer (Modern Workplace)

If you're a highly technical Microsoft workplace expert who enjoys solving complex business challenges, influencing senior leaders, and leading enterprise-scale transformation programmes, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of Modern Workplace technology within a global organisation.

As the technical authority across Microsoft's workplace ecosystem, you will shape and drive the organisation's workplace technology strategy, leading architecture, solution design, technical governance, and large-scale transformation initiatives across a global enterprise environment.

Working within Civica's IAM and Microsoft 365 function, you will provide strategic and hands-on technical leadership across Microsoft Entra, Microsoft 365, Intune, End User Computing (EUC), Copilot, Power Platform, automation, and emerging AI-enabled workplace technologies. You will define architectural standards, influence technology roadmaps, and ensure solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned to business objectives.

Operating within a matrix environment, you will lead through influence rather than hierarchy, collaborating with cross-functional teams globally to drive outcomes, shape strategic decisions, and deliver impactful workplace technology solutions at scale.

Modern Workplace Architecture and Enterprise Solution Design

Microsoft Entra ID, Identity Governance and Access Management

Microsoft 365 Architecture, Governance and Collaboration Services

Intune, Endpoint Management and End User Computing (EUC)

Zero Trust, Security and Compliance Architecture

Technical Leadership, Architecture Governance and Design Assurance

Microsoft Graph, PowerShell and Automation

Technology Roadmap Development and Continuous Improvement

Executive Stakeholder Management and Influencing

Leading complex technical delivery and transformation programmes

Enterprise-scale Microsoft 365 and Modern Workplace transformation initiatives

Microsoft Copilot governance, administration and adoption

Power Platform governance, DLP and environment strategy

Microsoft Security technologies including Defender, Purview and Entra ID Governance

M&A integration, tenant consolidation and service migrations

Defining architectural standards, patterns, guardrails and best practices

Mentoring senior engineers and leading through influence in matrix environments

Working within large global organisations (5,000+ users)

Extensive experience in Microsoft Workplace Architecture, Microsoft 365, Identity, Endpoint Management or related Microsoft Cloud technologies

Relevant Microsoft certifications such as SC-100, SC-300, MS-102, AZ-500, MD-102 or equivalent

Proven track record delivering architecture, governance and transformation programmes in enterprise environments

Strong understanding of Identity, Access Management, Security, Compliance and Zero Trust principles

We know that when our people are happy, they will work better and have greater work satisfaction. Here's what you can expect:

We're all different - and we love this about us.

We provide an inclusive, safe, and welcoming environment to all Civicans, new and old Focus on learning- there are heaps of opportunities to enable you to grow and be your best.

Giving culture - we encourage you to "give back" with benefits such as our Days of Difference leave where you can volunteer for a charity of your choice.

Flexible Work - we have comprehensive flexibility options including part-time work, adjusted hours, staggered shifts, and hybrid or remote working, supporting work–life balance based on individual needs.

Apply for this job - Become part of something special Do you see yourself in this role? If so, then we would love to hear from you.