Introduction

We are seeking a Senior Atlassian & Microsoft 365 Specialist to provide technical leadership, governance and optimisation across enterprise collaboration platforms. This Perth-based 6-month contract role supports secure, scalable and business-aligned digital workplace services while acting as the Level 3 escalation point for complex incidents and requests

What are you going to do

The Senior Atlassian & Microsoft 365 Specialist provides technical leadership, governance and optimisation across collaboration platforms, ensuring secure, scalable and business-aligned services. The role spans BAU support, complex escalation management and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design, configuration and governance of Microsoft 365 and Atlassian platforms.
  • Drive platform optimisation, automation, adoption and uplift aligned to enterprise standards.
  • Act as the escalation point for Level 3 incidents and requests, providing expert resolution and technical guidance.
  • Provide senior technical leadership across both project delivery and BAU operations.
  • Partner with internal teams, vendors and delivery partners to ensure reliable, well-governed services.
  • Support integration, change and uplift initiatives across enterprise collaboration environments.
  • Maintain platform security, governance and compliance aligned to organisational requirements.

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Hands-on administration and leadership of Microsoft 365 services including Teams, Teams Voice, SharePoint, OneDrive, Exchange and security/governance features.
  • Strong working knowledge of Atlassian Jira and Confluence, including workflows, permissions, spaces and governance models.
  • Understanding of Microsoft and Atlassian licensing and true-up processes.
  • Experience with Microsoft 365 backup strategies and tooling.
  • Proven capability acting as a Level 3 escalation point resolving complex incidents and requests.
  • Demonstrated experience uplifting governance, standards, automation and adoption across collaboration platforms.
  • Ability to balance BAU stability with continuous improvement and project delivery.

What we offer

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

How to apply:

If you meet the above requirements and would like to be considered for this role, please submit your interest using the 'Apply' button. Applying is quick and easy - just make sure you have the following documents ready to go:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter (optional)

Closing: March 11, 2026

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Vacancy reference: TR-278308

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