City of Canning

SharePoint Administrator

Are you a SharePoint guru? Love sharing your expertise and supporting teams in unlocking the full potential of SharePoint?

About the role

As a SharePoint Administrator, you’ll be at the heart of managing and securing they City’s SharePoint Online and Microsoft Teams environments. Your expertise will ensure these platforms remain secure, compliant, and fully optimised to meet business needs.

Importantly, you’ll be a champion for collaboration, driving the adoption of SharePoint’s advanced features and integrations with the Microsoft Power Platform (e.g., Power Automate, Power Apps). You’ll empower teams, streamline workflows, and enhance productivity across the City of Canning.

Reporting to the Coordinator ICT, this is a permanent full-time position in a thriving local council – if you’re ready to take your SharePoint expertise to the next level, apply now!

Whilst we appreciate applications from all areas, priority will be placed on Perth based candidates to ensure a quick and smooth transition.

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing and securing SharePoint Online and Microsoft Teams environments in-line with best practice security, governance and compliance standards
• Act as a subject matter expert on SharePoint’s advanced features (including integration with the Microsoft Power Platform), promoting innovation and efficiency
• Driving adoption of SharePoint and empowering users to leverage its full potential through training, guidance and support
• Reporting on performance, usage metrics, and compliance status to the leadership team
• Troubleshooting, monitoring and managing technical issues, auditing and continuously improving platform and application performance

What we’re looking for:

• Qualifications: A degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field and any relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft 365 Certified: Teams Administrator Associate, Microsoft Power Platform certifications).
• Technical Expertise: Proven experience managing and administering SharePoint Online and Microsoft Teams, including configuring security settings and permissions
• Security and Compliance Knowledge: Strong understanding of security best practices, compliance requirements (including working knowledge of the Record Keeping Act and PRIS legislation), and governance frameworks related to SharePoint Online and Teams
• Training and User Support: Experience delivering training and providing user support to promote adoption and effective use of collaboration tools
• Problem-Solving and Adaptability: Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot technical issues, identify opportunities for improvement, and adapt to evolving organisational needs.
• Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to explain technical concepts in accessible terms and foster trust and confidence among stakeholders

Why you will love working at the City!

• A full-time permanent position in a welcoming and thriving local council!
• Work-life balance with a monthly rostered day off or ability to access a 9-Day fortnight
• $96,417.61 - $102,645.98 per annum + super
• 17.5% paid Annual Leave Loading for when you take annual leave
• We match super contributions to help you save for your future
• Discounted health insurance, free flu vaccinations, skins checks and other well-being events
• Genuine commitment to Learning & Development opportunities
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support
• Membership to Cannington and Riverton Leisureplexes (gym, aquatics, sauna, group fitness).

Impact the Community in a Big Way

The City of Canning aims to be a welcoming and thriving city, giving our people an opportunity to thrive through work that truly makes a difference!  With a population of around 100,000 over 64 square km of land, we provide services to support and develop our community every day. We believe that engaging people with diverse backgrounds and all abilities will assist in delivering superior services to our community and are committed to the principles of equal opportunity for all.

Ready to take you your SharePoint expertise to the next level?

To view the position description and complete an application including your Resume and Cover Letter (PDF format preferred) visit www.canning.wa.gov.au/jobs, select the position and click “APPLY”.  You may also contact Tony Benson, Manager Information Services on 0403 826 729 for a confidential discussion.

Applications are open until 5pm, 1 April 2025.  We reserve the right to contact applicants and close the advertising period early.

Recruitment Agencies – Please Note: We respectfully request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this opportunity. We are managing this recruitment process directly and will not be accepting agency referrals.