Power Platform Developer

Acknowledgement of Country

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Role highlights

Build Power Platform solutions that support world-class science at CSIRO

Shape CSIRO’s digital future using modern Microsoft technologies

Deliver impactful business outcomes through innovation and collaboration

About CSIRO

As Australia's national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Many of our iconic innovations were once considered impossible until someone, just like you, joined us and took on the challenge.

Visit CSIRO.au for more information.

The opportunity

As a Power Platform Developer, you'll join CSIRO's Information Management & Technology (IM&T) division at an exciting time as we our Microsoft 365 and Power Platform capabilities to support growing business demand.

Working in an agile, innovative and highly collaborative environment, you'll develop and deliver modern digital solutions that support CSIRO's strategic objectives and enable world-class science.

Partnering with developers, business analysts, testers and stakeholders across the organisation, you'll play a key role in designing, enhancing and continuously improving solutions that deliver real business value while enjoying the autonomy and support to innovate and make an impact.

High-level duties include

Adapt and/or develop original solutions to meet the provided requirements

Provide technical advice that is aligned with the overall solution designs, architecture and framework

Respond to production issues and routine maintenance activities as required

Successfully complete assigned development tasks as specified by due dates.

Use sound judgement when dealing with unexpected or competing project priorities or

issues.

Contribute actively to all stages of project delivery, from end-to-end.

Work effectively and autonomously as part of a regionally dispersed, multi-disciplinary team.

Role particulars

Location and office arrangements: Melbourne (Clayton), Adeliade (Waite) Canberra (Black Mountain) Brisbane (St Lucia) Sydney (Marsfield)

Salary: AU$135,571 – AU$158,863 per annum (pro rata for part-time), plus 15.4% superannuation

Tenure & work schedule: Indefinite

Reference: 103661

As the successful candidate, you will bring:

Essential criteria

A minimum of 5 years demonstrated experience in the technical development of Microsoft solutions.

Demonstrated experience of the Power Platform, including the ability to configure:

Dashboards, Forms, Tables, Fields and Views

Business Process Flows

Security models

Automation using Power Automate, Workflows and Business Rules

Demonstrated ability to successfully manage several competing project priorities simultaneously.

Demonstrated customer-focused approach in formulating project solutions.

Proven ability and motivation to proactively seek out solutions under minimal direction.

Proven ability to promote a team approach and develop sound working relationships with team colleagues, clients and stakeholders.

Ability to develop and execute data migration plans

Understanding of how SharePoint and the Power Platform fit into the broader Microsoft 365 ecosystem

Desirable

Experience working with Dynamics Portal online

Experience using Power BI

Experience using Purview, Fabris, Azure Integration

For full details about this role, and other criteria, please review the Position Description.

Not sure if you meet all the criteria?

While it is CSIRO policy that the successful candidate must meet all the essential criteria, there are many ways to demonstrate this. Don’t let the list discourage you. If you are unsure about applying, please reach out to the contact person in the Position Description.

Setting you up for success

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible to everyone. We recognise that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. Please contact Careers.online@csiro.au and let us know how we can support you.

Life at CSIRO and flexible work arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. We can discuss flexible work arrangements with you during the recruitment process. CSIRO also offers a range of leave entitlements, benefits and career development opportunities. To find out more, visit Careers at CSIRO.

Inclusion and belonging

CSIRO holds Platinum Status for the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and a Science in Australia Gender Equity Bronze Award.

Eligibility

This is a security assessed position, applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens with the successful candidate being required to be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Negative Vetting 1 level. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

Child safety

CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View our Child Safe Policy.

How to apply

Please apply online and submit a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and CV that demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the essential requirements of this role.

Applications close

30th of July 2026, 11pm AEST