Junior SharePoint Administrator
Australian citizenship required. No PR or Work Visa holders. Must be able to obtain Negative Vetting Level 1 clearance.
**Canberra only**
**Candidates with NV1 or higher will be preferred**
What to submit?
A tailored resume in docx format
Individual responses to each criterion (max 3000 characters each)
RFQ Details
RFQ ID: LH-04760
Closing Date: Friday, 17 October 2025 11:59pm (Canberra time)
Estimated Start Date: Monday, 01 December 2025
Initial Contract Duration: Until 30 June 2026
Extension Term: 6 months
Number of Extensions: 2
Experience Level: Junior APS4/APS5 equivalent
Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain NV1
Location of Work: ACT
Working Arrangements: Hybrid at least 3 days in the Canberra office per week. Willingness to work additional days onsite will be highly regarded.
Maximum Hours: 40 hours per week
Client Details
Agency: Department of the Treasury
Job Details
The Department of the Treasury seeks a Junior SharePoint Administrator to support operational management of the departments SharePoint Online (SPO) environment.
The role will ensure governance compliance, deliver timely resolution of user tickets, and contribute to improving the departments Digital Workspaces platform.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
BAU Ticket Management
Action and resolve incoming SPO-related incidents and service requests within agreed SLAs.
Escalate complex issues to senior administrators or vendors as required.
Permissions & Access Control
Manage SharePoint permissions including site, library, and list-level access in line with SOPs.
Implement and maintain SharePoint and 365 groups per defined governance standards.
Configuration & Site Management
Create, configure, and maintain SharePoint Online sites, document libraries, and lists.
Apply and enforce Treasurys Information Architecture (IA) standards, including global term store and column configuration.
Compliance & Remediation
Identify and remediate non-compliant sites, libraries, and content.
Support periodic audits and reporting on configuration compliance.
Continuous Improvement
Assist in implementing enhancements such as global navigation, hub site configuration, and template deployment.
Contribute to SOP updates, knowledge articles, and user guidance materials.
Other Duties as Directed
Participate in team stand-ups, backlog reviews, and planning sessions.
Core Skills and Knowledge
SharePoint Online Fundamentals configuration and administration of SPO components
Microsoft 365 Ecosystem familiarity with Teams, OneDrive, and Entra ID (Azure AD)
Troubleshooting diagnosing and resolving SharePoint Online issues
Communication explicit communication with end users and technical teams
ITSM Tools experience with enterprise ticketing and incident management platform.
About the Team
The Digital Workspaces Team within Treasury's Information Services Branch manages SharePoint Online, the Power Platform, and related technologies.
The team comprises three members, including an EL1 Team Lead and an EL1 Technical Lead, delivering platform governance, administration, and development.
This role supports business-as-usual (BAU) activities, ensuring service continuity as APS staff work on priority initiatives.
Selection Criteria
Individual responses required for each criterion (max 3000 characters each)
Essential Criteria
Demonstrated experience in SharePoint Online administration, including permissions management, site configuration, and Global Term Store management.
Demonstrated familiarity with the Microsoft 365 ecosystem (Teams, OneDrive, Power Platform desirable).
Understanding of governance, compliance, and information architecture principles.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
Excellent communication skills for engaging with business users and technical teams.
Desirable Criteria
Demonstrated ability to design, code, verify, test, and document simple programs/scripts.
Experience applying agreed standards and tools to achieve well-engineered outcomes.
Experience with PowerShell PNP module.
Capability to obtain, or evidence of active NV1 clearance (required to access PROTECTED information).
📌 Junior SharePoint Administrator
🏢 Pinaka
📍 Canberra