Senior Advisor - Identity and Access Management
Date: 23 Dec 2025
Location: WOOLLOONGABBA, QLD, AU, 4102
Company: Brisbane Catholic Education
About Brisbane Catholic Education
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.
About our team
The Digital Platforms team is responsible for BCE’s Foundational Technology, Security Operations, Service Operations and School Technology within Information and Technology. The team ensures that the networks and supporting technologies for employees, schools, and students are secure, accessible, effective, and well-managed. Our agile team delivers high-performing infrastructure and systems, providing responsive IT support, managing cybersecurity, and guiding best-practice IT operations in schools. Join us in delivering high-quality IT services and innovative solutions that support BCE’s mission and vision.
Summary
As Senior Advisor (Senior ICT Officer), Identity & Access Management, you will lead the management of enterprise identity solutions. This role is pivotal in migrating core identity and access services to Microsoft Entra ID, modernising authentication and authorisation across hybrid environments. You’ll drive the transition from legacy platforms (such as Microsoft Identity Manager, ADFS and Exchange Administration), architect secure and scalable IAM frameworks, and deliver operational excellence through automation, system reliability, and robust documentation. Your expertise will ensure seamless, secure access for all users, supporting both business and compliance requirements.
- Location: BCEO Woolloongabba
- Work hours: Fulltime | Flexible working arrangements available
- Status: Fixed Term | 2 years | January 2026 – December 2027
- Salary: $137,560 - $152,836 plus super
- Ad Close date: 19 January 2026 (applications will be assessed from 5 January 2026)
- Contact: CareersBCE@bne.catholic.edu.au
About the opportunity
In this position you will:
- Administer enterprise IAM architectures and controls, with a primary focus on migrating identities and access services to Entra ID
- Plan and execute decommission/migration from Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) and ADFS to Entra ID, ensuring continuity, security, and improved user experience
- Analyse, design, configure, and deploy new technologies; advise ITS leadership on tools, patterns, and trade‑offs; and resolve complex issues in production
- Operate and optimise data‑centre and cloud platforms supporting IAM (configuration, monitoring, performance), aligned to BCE service standards
- Harden reliability through system backups, documentation, validation of restores, and current disaster recovery plans
- Produce technical papers and reports—from insights and metrics to recommendations—informing policy and strategic decisions
- Partner with schools and leadership to build platforms that balance strong security with usability and operational supportability
- Administer and maintain Microsoft Exchange environments (on-premises and cloud), including mailbox provisioning, hybrid configuration, security hardening, and troubleshooting to ensure reliable messaging services.
About you
To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:
- Leading a variety of projects to meet operational outcomes.
- Analytical in your approach to problem solving.
- Strength in architecture, configuration, deployment, and troubleshooting complex identity services across hybrid environments
- Conducted high level reviews and investigations linked to organisational performance.
- Written specialised reports and committee papers on projects you have led.
- Worked with multiple stakeholders and leadership teams in your area of specialty.
- Tertiary IT qualifications and/or substantial experience in a similar senior IAM role
- Hands‑on expertise with MIM and proven experience transitioning services to Entra ID (industry certifications across Entra highly regarded)
- Demonstrated experience administering Microsoft Exchange environments (on-premises and cloud), including mailbox management, hybrid configuration, and security hardening
Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:
- Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment.
- Positive Notice Blue Card for working with Children.
Why choose BCE
Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
- Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
- Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
- Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
- Active staff social club and wellness programs
- Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.
Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.
Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.
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