Microsoft Solutions Functional Consultant

Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA)

Who we are
We are Australia’s National Vocational Education and Training (VET) regulator.

What we do
We regulate providers that deliver VET qualifications and courses to students in Australia or offer Australian qualifications internationally, providers that deliver VET courses to overseas students, and certain providers that deliver English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students. We also accredit VET courses to make sure nationally approved standards are met.

Why we do it
We ensure quality VET so that students, industry, governments and the community have confidence in the integrity of national qualifications issues by training providers, and that students are protected from any practices that come at the expense of their ability to gain the required competencies.

ASQA supports and promotes a strong team culture, a safe, healthy and happy workplace and the sharing of knowledge. 

Visit our website for more information about ASQA, including our role and how we regulate.

The key duties of the position include:

About the Opportunity 

We are seeking a Microsoft Solutions Functional Consultant to develop and maintain solutions which optimise the use of the Microsoft suite of products, including Power Platform suite and SharePoint online. The role is responsible for the practical delivery and ongoing maintenance of SharePoint and Power Platform solutions to meet the business needs of our clients within agreed timeframes and budget. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing and leading technical governance, and security and information architecture over SharePoint environments
• developing product functional (as built) and technical system documentation based on business requirements
• managing, maintaining and developing SharePoint system environments, including front-end components such as webparts, and back-end functionality such as Microsoft Power Automate flows, to extend SharePoint system/environment capabilities. 
• managing and maintaining the SharePoint environment administration such as site/page permissions, term store and metadata management. 
• Support business teams with technical Microsoft solution queries 
• Work with Product Owners and Subject Matter Experts to ensure our delivery is understood and aligned to business expectations
• Work through design and builds with other Functional Consultants and Developers to ensure the quality of our delivery
• Conduct system testing and support User Acceptance Testing
• It is expected this role will be required to undertake functions across the broader Microsoft suite of products, particularly Power Platforms. Therefore, a working understanding, or the ability to acquire knowledge, of the Power Platform suite of products is highly desirable. 

Skills and experience 
To succeed in this role, you will have:

• the ability to work collaboratively within a team, providing, support and training to colleagues as required
• the ability to identify opportunities for improvement, support the management of change, and inspire a sense of purpose and direction consistent with ASQA Values
• a demonstrated ability to contribute to the development of technical strategies, build actionable plans and execute on those plans
• the ability to perform in a fast-paced environment
• 4+ years professional experience in a SharePoint administrative role (SharePoint online). 
• experience in, or the ability to acquire knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform
• the ability and desire to gain understanding and proficiency of using Dynamics 365 Core Business Applications and their Licence requirements and restrictions 
• a proven record of deploying, developing and manage Power Platform and SharePoint solutions in line with Application Lifecycle best practise
• the ability to build relationships with Program stakeholders at all levels of seniority.

 
We are committed to providing a working environment that values diversity and inclusion and supports staff to reach their full potential.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) community, people with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, and people with neurological differences.

What we offer 
You will be joining a dynamic workforce at ASQA that will support you to thrive in your career.  

You will have access to:

• generous leave entitlements
• a competitive salary (with clear and transparent salary progression and scheduled salary increases) 
• 15.4% superannuation
• flexible working arrangements that promote work-life balance, including working from home and hybrid working arrangements
• flexible working hours
• professional development opportunities
• health and wellbeing events throughout the year
• free and confidential 24/7 counselling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), available for staff and their family members
• a $300 annual healthy lifestyle allowance
• additional paid time off during the Christmas close-down period.

Benefits of working in the APS

• Purpose and meaning - the Australian Public Service (APS) offers a clear purpose and meaningful work where you can make a positive impact in people's lives.
• Opportunities to learn and grow - regardless of where you are in your career or what your skills are, there's a pathway and role for you.
• Community and belonging - we believe everyone belongs. Our leaders are focused on building a workplace which values diverse views, backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives. 
• Flexibility and balance - we are committed to offering flexibility for all APS roles. We know flexibility is important so you can balance your work and personal priorities. 
• Conditions and lifestyle - be a part of a secure, dynamic public service with great conditions of employment in a diverse range of roles and locations to support your lifestyle.

Eligibility

Eligibility to apply

• Under Section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian Citizens to be employed in the APS unless the Agency delegate has agreed, in writing, to the contrary.
• The successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including a Federal Police Check and obtain a minimum Baseline Security Clearance (if they do not already hold a clearance). 

Notes

How to apply
Visit Current vacancies for more information. 

It is important that you review the Position Description for more information on the role, including instructions on what to include in your application, before you apply. 

Please include the following in your application:

• an 800-word pitch detailing your skills, background and experience relevant to the role. 
• a resume including the name and contact numbers of two referees. 

When preparing your two-page pitch and resume, you should consider the relevant duties, selection criteria, skills, values and attributes required for the role, as outlined above and in the Position Description.

Please ensure you provide specific, relevant examples of your work that will demonstrate your ability to perform the role.

If you have questions about this exciting opportunity, please contact Briony Stokes, Assistant Director, Digital Transformation via *************@asqa.gov.au.

This position is available as an ongoing or non-ongoing opportunity. Non-ongoing opportunities will be offered for an initial fixed term period of up to 12 months, with the potential to be extended further or to becoming ongoing. 

This selection process may be used to establish a merit pool. The merit pool may be accessed to fill ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies for similar roles within ASQA or across the APS over the next 18 months.
  
Applications close: 11:30pm (AEST) Wednesday, 16 April 2025.
 

Getting to know the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA)

The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) is the national regulator for Australia's vocational education and training (VET) sector. ASQA engages with, and regulates the VET sector to ensure confidence in the VET sector and its outcomes, including internationally. ASQA’s mission is to continuously improve as a regulator, in partnership with the VET sector and to develop a shared understanding of the value of regulation to support quality outcomes for students. ASQA is a professional, responsive and innovative regulator currently undergoing substantial development and growth in response to changes in emphasis in Government policy and expectations of industry. ASQA supports and promotes a strong team culture, a safe, healthy and happy workplace and the sharing of knowledge. For more information about ASQA, please visit www.asqa.gov.au.