Senior Modern Workplace Engineer

• Work on enterprise-scale Microsoft technologies across a complex, regulated environment

• Lead the design and delivery of secure, modern workplace solutions

• Step into a senior, hands-on role where you’ll mentor others and shape how we work

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 looking for a Senior Modern Workplace Engineer to take a lead role in designing, implementing and supporting Microsoft-based workplace and collaboration services.

Reporting to the Modern Workplace Lead, you’ll sit at the intersection of strategy, design and delivery - translating direction into practical, scalable solutions while acting as a technical leader within the team.

You’ll work across modern desktop, cloud and collaboration platforms, helping shape how our people connect, collaborate and work securely.

Key responsibilities

• Develop detailed designs for new and existing workplace services  

• Deliver proof-of-concepts to test and validate new solutions

• Define and maintain workplace standards, policies and documentation

• Build automation artefacts to improve efficiency and scalability

• Deliver and implement solutions aligned to approved designs

• Contribute to architecture forums and governance processes

• Ensure solutions meet security, compliance and operational standards

• Maintain and continuously improve workplace platforms

• Provide L3 support and manage escalations where required

• Act as a technical lead, mentoring junior team members  

• Work closely with stakeholders across technology, security and the business

• Collaborate with vendors and partners to deliver outcomes

About you

You’re a senior engineer who combines hands-on delivery with strong design capability and enjoys lifting capability across a team.

You will bring:

• 5+ years’ experience in IT, including strong experience in modern workplace technologies

• Deep experience across Microsoft stack (M365, Intune, Endpoint Manager, Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, Azure Virtual Desktop)

• Experience designing and securing cloud-based solutions

• Strong documentation, design and solution architecture capability

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Microsoft certifications (M365, Azure)

• Experience in financial services or regulated environments

• Knowledge of frameworks such as ISO 27001, APRA, ASIC, GDPR

• Experience working in multi-vendor environments

• Exposure to agile delivery environments

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.