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 :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 clear 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).