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Microsoft Workspace Administrator

Location: Hybrid - World Square, CBD and WFH    Start Date: Immediate or by negotiation Application Closing Date: Tuesday, 26 May 2026    Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role

The Microsoft Workspace Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day administration, support, and maintenance of the Microsoft 365 environment across Sydney Catholic Schools’ (SCS) central office and schools by ensuring the reliability, security, and compliance of collaboration and productivity platforms that underpin teaching, learning, and administration. 

The role manages user access, governance, and integrations, supports incident and change management processes, and collaborates with other teams to deliver seamless solutions. Further, this is a critical role in optimising Microsoft 365 services, enabling effective communication and collaboration, and supporting strategic initiatives such as automation, identity management, and deployment of new features and education tools.

The Microsoft Workspace Administrator is required to perform tasks that include but are not limited to:

• administering and supporting Microsoft 365 suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, OneNote, Exchange Online, Teams, Teams Rooms, OneDrive, SharePoint) per SLAs and OLAs
• managing user accounts, permissions, and security settings within Microsoft 365
• configuring and maintaining Exchange Online (mailbox setups, security policies, shared mailboxes)
• administering Teams: create teams and channels, enforce policies, integrate third-party apps, monitor usage and optimise performance
• responding to incidents and service requests via the IT service management tool (ServiceNow)
• all other tasks as listed in the role description and any other duties as directed from time to time.

Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools

Joining Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) means being part of NSW’s largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. We offer job mobility, career diversity, and extensive professional development programs. We offer:

• a competitive salary of $142,285 per annum plus superannuation
• salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually
• up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students
• ongoing training and development opportunities
• Fitness Passport, wellbeing products and more
• ex-gratia leave between Christmas and New Year
• generous Employee Referral Program.

About You

The successful candidate will also possess the following:

• tertiary qualification in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Technology
• Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Associate
• minimum 2 years’ of hands-on experience administering Microsoft 365 environments
• proven ability to deliver stable, secure, and compliant Microsoft 365 environments across multiple sites, ensuring high availability and user satisfaction
• working knowledge of scripting languages (PowerShell, JSON and Python) for automation and administration
• understanding of ITIL incident and change management practices
• strong documentation and troubleshooting skills
• willingness to respect, support, and uphold the mission, ethos, and teachings of the Catholic Church and the values of SCS.

Application Process

Click ‘Apply’ to submit your application, including:

• current CV
• cover letter.

For internal employees, apply via the 'Careers' tile in Employee Self Service.

If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People & Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8297 (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).  

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety    Click here to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.

Working With Children Check (WWCC)    This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.

*SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.*