Technical Specialist – Power Platform

CSIRO Information Management and Technology (IMT) is expanding its M365 Platform investment to meet growing demand for Power Platform solutions.

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The opportunity

CSIRO Information Management and Technology (IMT) is expanding its M365 Platform investment to meet growing demand for Power Platform solutions. To support current and future projects, CSIRO IMT requires a technical Power Platform functional specialist to deliver key technical activities within the Microsoft Applications team. The team employs agile practices and prioritizes continuous review and improvement, fostering innovation with the technology and autonomy needed for successful delivery.
As a technical specialist, you’ll work in a dynamic environment that welcomes change, emphasizing individuals and interactions over processes, and working solutions over extensive documentation. Collaborating with a high-performing DevOps team, you’ll contribute to delivering solutions aligned with CSIRO’s strategic and operational goals.
The role involves working with an interdisciplinary team, including developers, business analysts, testers, executive managers, and stakeholders. To succeed, you’ll need to demonstrate initiative, independence, and the ability to work collaboratively under minimal guidance to deliver impactful solutions and services.

Your duties will include:

• Develop innovative solutions to meet requirements and provide technical advice aligned with solution architecture and frameworks.
• Address production issues, perform routine maintenance, and complete development tasks by set deadlines.
• Exercise sound judgment to handle unexpected or competing project priorities effectively.
• Actively contribute to all stages of project delivery, from planning to implementation.
• Collaborate autonomously in a regionally dispersed, multi-disciplinary team while fostering positive relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Promote teamwork and maintain strong working relationships with business owners to ensure successful outcomes.

Location: Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, AdelaideSalary: AU$131,113.00 – AU$ 153,639.00 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) plus up to 15.4% superannuationTenure: Specified term of 2 years Reference: 98525

To be considered you will need:

Essential:

Under CSIRO policy only those who meet all essential criteria can be appointed.

• Minimum 5 years’ functional and technical experience.
• Expertise in Power Platform, including configuration of:
  • Dashboards, Forms, Tables, Fields, Views
  • Business Process Flows and Security Models
  • Automation (Power Automate, Workflows, Business Rules)
• Proven ability to handle multiple project priorities effectively.
• Customer-focused approach to formulating solutions.
• Proactive problem-solving under minimal guidance.
• Strong collaboration skills with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.
• Experience in developing and executing data migration plans.
• Knowledge of SharePoint and its integration with Power Platform within Microsoft 365.

Desirable:

• Experience with Dynamics Portal Online.
• Proficiency in Power BI.

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens, Australian Permanent Residents or you must either hold, or be able to obtain, a valid working visa for the duration of the specified term. 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.
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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.

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