Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients. 

At Epworth, we are united in our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace—one that is culturally safe and respectful of the enduring cultural and spiritual connections of our people.

We value all differences, ensure equitable practices, and empower individuals to lead and learn inclusively in their everyday interactions. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging.

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

As the Infrastructure Specialist - Identity & M365 Administrator you will work as a member of a team that provides system support, administration and technical leadership of Epworth IT’s Microsoft M365 environment and identity platform.

This primarily includes Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, Copilot, Entra ID (Azure Active Directory) and Active Directory; ensuring that Epworth lifecycle around access to systems and platforms is managed and maintained appropriately. Working within the team to support access to Epworth’s traditional on-premises systems and identity platform components (Active Directory, Group Policy), this role is to be an advocate for automation, the development of strong M365 Governance and management practices within the organisation and to support and improve Epworth’s user onboarding and offboarding processes (RBAC, automation) which is used to provide access Epworth’s cloud environment(s), connected SaaS platforms and on-premises systems.

As a core part of this role, Identity includes Microsoft’s Cloud environment, our data platform (GCP) and supporting our hospital’s digital transformation and digitisation efforts across data, applications, and artificial intelligence. While focused on support around our M365 estate (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and critically Entra ID), the growing portfolio of platform-as-a-service and innovative technology areas rapidly being onboarded is also a service deliverable of this role, to help meet Epworth’s digital objectives.

You will make an impact by:

• Providing technical leadership in the support and administration of the organisation’s Microsoft M365 environment (including Exchange Hybrid environment) and on-premises identity system (Active Directory).
• Continually improving the automation, security and system management of those platform(s) and the software and tools used to run and maintain them.
• Managing the M365 environment to maintain agreed financial and performance targets.
• Actively contributing to continuous improvement of work, standards, and methodologies.
• Providing technical coaching and mentorship to team members to uplift their cloud skills
• Conducting periodic monitoring, review of Cloud performance, and recommend proactive measures as appropriate.

Position Description Inherent Requirements

You will bring:

• Microsoft Administrator Expert certification or equivalent experience
• Microsoft Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate or equivalent experience
• Microsoft Exchange certification or equivalent experience
• Experience in supporting Microsoft M365 environment
• Experience in supporting and managing Active Directory hybrid environments (Entra ID\Azure Active Directory) - 3+ years
• Experience in supporting Exchange Hybrid (Online & On-Premises) environments - 3+ years
• Expertise in Microsoft M365,Active Directory\Microsoft Server, Exchange Hybrid deployments and PowerShell scripting
• Familiarity in Copilot
• Displays initiative, motivation and self confidence
• Ability to develop and maintain professional and collaborative relationships with key internal and external stakeholders

Why Join Epworth?

At Epworth, it’s a community.

It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• Relocation assistance is available for approved candidates

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples, people with disability, mature-age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone.

If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting, so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

Ready to Make a Difference?

To apply, click the I'm Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter.

For more information about the role, refer to the attached position description or contact [email protected] or call (03) 9426 0606.

Please Note:  Applications are reviewed as received. Don’t wait—this role may be filled before the closing date.

Apply now… we’ve over 8,000 perspectives at Epworth and we’re ready to welcome yours!

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.