Senior Application Specialist

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• Annual base salary from $122,628 to $136,449 (HEW Level 8), plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading.
• Full time, Fixed Term 1 Year Contract
• Supportive, collaborative team with a hybrid working environment based at Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde

About the Role

We're on the lookout for a Senior Application Specialist (M365) to join our IT Program Delivery team and play a key role in our digital transformation journey.

You'll lead the migration from Gmail to Outlook (M365), working closely with vendors, project teams, and stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition. Beyond migration, you'll help optimise and secure our Microsoft 365 and Azure environments.

You will have expertise in both business processes and technical systems. As a key member of the IT Applications Platform team, you will play a critical role in maintaining and improving M365 and Azure environments, ensuring security, performance, and compliance with government standards. This is your chance to shape a major transformation and make a lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the Gmail → Outlook (M365) migration with vendors and internal teams
• Manage Microsoft 365, Exchange, Azure, and Entra ID/Active Directory
• Ensure secure, compliant solutions in line with government standards
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex M365 and cloud issues
• Collaborate with cyber assurance to design secure solutions.
• Configure Azure policies and establish landing zones.
• Ensure projects are on time, within scope, and meet client expectations.
• Work with project managers, technical teams, and clients for successful delivery.
• Manage project scope, timelines, risks, and milestones.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure operational stability and security compliance.

About You/ To Apply

Please apply online and attach your resume and a separate cover letter that outlines how you meet the following Criteria :

• Proven experience delivering Microsoft 365 projects and migrations
• Strong vendor and stakeholder management skills
• Hands-on expertise with Azure, M365, and Entra ID/Active Directory
• Clear communication and problem-solving skills
• Expertise in configuring Azure policies and landing zones.
• Strong hands-on experience with Azure implementation and maintenance.
• A keen understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices, with a focus on identifying potential vulnerabilities and implementing robust protective measures.

About Us

Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Celebrating its 60th year in 2024, it was established as a bold experiment in higher education and designed to break from educational traditions to work in tandem with industry. Institutionally we strive for the extraordinary by challenging convention and embracing different views. Our pioneering culture has encouraged and inspired students, staff and collaborators to break free from conventional thinking, and to actively shape the complex issues that define the future of humanity.

Why work at Macquarie

We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability.

Our prime location, we are walking distance from Macquarie University Metro Station and Macquarie Shopping Centre. Not only are we close, look at our benefits on offer:

• 17% Superannuation
• Subsidised onsite parking options
• Flexible working options
• Training and professional development
• Discounted health insurance (Medibank)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Subsidised membership at the Sport & Aquatic Centre

*This position will require pre-employment checks such as criminal record check, working rights check in Australia and qualifications check.

Applications Close: 11th September

Please note we reserve the right to progress or decline an application as well as close the advertisement prior to the stated closing date.

If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.

Applications Close:

10/09/2025 11:59 PM

A Place Where You Belong

At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework.

Flexible Work

At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University. See how we lead in flexible work to enable an outcome focused and inclusive workplace. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit our Jobs at Macquarie page.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

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• Employment typeFull-time

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