Modern Workplace Engineer

• Work on modern, enterprise‑scale Microsoft technologies in a hybrid environment where you’re trusted to do your best work.

• Make a real impact by designing and delivering secure, scalable workplace solutions in a highly regulated organisation.

• Join a collaborative, inclusive culture that values ownership, continuous improvement, and professional growth.

Perpetual Group is an ASX-listed company (ASX:PPT) headquartered in Sydney, Australia, currently consisting of 11 leading brands across three distinct businesses: Asset Management, Wealth Management and Corporate Trust.  

About the role

We’re seeking a Modern Workplace Engineer to play a key role in designing, implementing, and supporting Microsoft‑based workplace and collaboration solutions across Perpetual Group. Reporting to the Modern Workplace Lead, this role sits at the intersection of technology strategy, solution design and hands‑on delivery.

You’ll work across modern desktop environments, cloud, and collaboration platforms to translate strategic direction into secure, scalable, and user‑centric solutions. This role combines operational support, technical design, project delivery, and stakeholder engagement in a dynamic enterprise environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Support workplace and collaboration services, managing escalations from the service desk as required

• Define, uplift and document support processes for in‑scope services

• Develop detailed design documentation for new and existing workplace services

• Deliver proof‑of‑concepts to assess feasibility of proposed solutions

• Define and maintain workplace and collaboration standards, policies and guidelines aligned with Perpetual security requirements

• Develop automation artefacts that contribute to broader automation and orchestration practices

• Participate in design forums and architecture governance to ensure solutions align with standards

• Build trusted relationships with internal stakeholders across technology, security and business teams

About you

We’re looking for someone with:

• 3+ years’ experience in IT roles, including at least 2 years working hands‑on with modern workplace and collaboration technologies.

• Microsoft certifications (M365, Office 365, Azure) is highly desired

• Strong experience designing, implementing, and supporting Microsoft‑based solutions, including M365, Intune, Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams and modern desktop environments.

• Exposure to Azure Virtual Desktop and securing cloud‑based workplace solutions.

• Experience producing detailed technical designs, documentation, standards, and operating procedures.

• Familiarity with automation and scripting to improve reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency.

• Strong understanding of workplace security, with knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements in financial services desirable.

• Proven ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

How we work  

Our unique culture is underpinned by our three organisational behaviours, Stretch, Own it, Make an impact which drive our approach of day-to-day interactions with colleagues and clients, the way we approach decision-making to the questions we ask and the problems we solve.

Employee benefits

• Work from anywhere in Australia for up to one month each year

• An annual allowance to empower you to prioritise your personal wellbeing

• Study support and commitment to supporting professional development

Diversity and inclusion

• Strong commitment to all aspects of Diversity and Inclusion through a robust 7 pillar strategy

• A growing number of employee-led networks who work to raise awareness and drive continued change

• We support over 50 First Nations Communities, helping to secure the communities' future.  We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People

We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated. No matter your background or circumstances, we aim to provide an environment where you can thrive.