Cloud Platforms & M365 Lead

Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG); Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentive

Flexible working

Parental leave 20 weeks

Professional development

Wellbeing program

Volunteer leave

Social club

Salary continuance insurance

Diversity recognition

Job summary

Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG) in Melbourne seeks an experienced Cloud Platforms & M365 Lead to guide our Microsoft 365 and Azure cloud platforms, ensuring security, reliability and alignment with business needs.

You will lead a skilled technical team, drive cloud modernisation, collaborate with stakeholders across the business, and shape solutions that enhance employee experience and operational resilience. A strong background in Microsoft 365, Azure and cloud governance is required.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Microsoft 365 and Azure cloud platforms.
• Strong leadership of technical teams and mentorship.
• Knowledge of cloud security, governance and compliance best practices.
• Experience guiding cloud migrations and digital workplace transformations.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and support the Cloud Platforms & M365 team.
• Own the performance, security and availability of M365 and Azure platforms.
• Guide cloud modernisation, platform migrations and workplace transformation initiatives.
• Shape cloud architecture, standards and governance frameworks.
• Encourage automation and continuous improvement for resilience.
• Provide guidance on complex platform challenges with cross‑team collaboration.
• Manage vendor relationships and cost‑effective outcomes.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Azure

Entra ID

Intune

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint Online

Cloud architecture

Security governance

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Job description

Who We Are

Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG) owns, operates and invests in infrastructure which delivers gas to more than two million homes and businesses, and is one of the largest gas infrastructure businesses in Australia. AGIG manages distribution networks, transmission pipelines and storage capacity. AGIG recently grew to over 1200 employees. We also manage a large contractor workforce, who provide both specialist and operating and maintenance services on AGIG’s gas distribution networks.

Our business is actively participating in the energy transition by delivering the natural gas needed today and advancing solutions for the future. Our Net Zero Ambition and emissions reduction targets outline our ongoing commitment to a sustainable energy future. We know that Australia’s energy transition will require a diverse range of energy supply. We will continue to work with customers and stakeholders to deliver and develop the energy infrastructure solutions essential to lowering emissions – including through natural gas, renewable gas and carbon capture and sequestration solutions.

About the Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Cloud Platforms & M365 Lead to join our Infrastructure & Support team at Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG).

Reporting to the Senior Infrastructure Manager, you will play a key role in guiding the delivery and ongoing improvement of our Microsoft 365, Azure cloud platforms and modern workplace technologies, ensuring our systems remain secure, reliable and responsive to evolving business needs.

You will have the opportunity to lead and support a skilled technical team, contribute to our cloud modernisation journey and work closely with stakeholders across the business to deliver meaningful technology improvements. Through your technical expertise and collaborative leadership approach, you will help shape solutions that enhance employee experience, strengthen operational resilience and support AGIG’s strategic objectives

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and support the Cloud Platforms & M365 team, creating an environment that encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing, professional growth and technical excellence.
• Take ownership of the performance, security and availability of Microsoft 365, Azure cloud platforms and modern workplace technologies, ensuring reliable and effective service delivery.
• Guide cloud modernisation, platform migrations and workplace transformation initiatives, working with teams to deliver improvements that enhance employee experience and productivity.
• Shape and maintain cloud architecture, technical standards and governance frameworks to support secure, scalable and sustainable technology solutions.
• Encourage innovation, automation and continuous improvement to strengthen platform resilience, streamline processes and improve operational outcomes.
• Provide trusted technical guidance on complex platform challenges, partnering with Infrastructure, Cyber Security, Applications and project teams to achieve effective solutions.
• Build positive working relationships with technology vendors and managed service providers, ensuring service quality, compliance and cost-effective outcomes.

About You

You’re an experienced technology professional who brings people together, shares knowledge and enjoys making a meaningful difference through technology. You combine strong technical expertise with a supportive leadership style and the confidence to guide decisions, navigate challenges and deliver results.

You’ll bring:

• Substantial experience across Microsoft technologies, cloud platforms, IT infrastructure or modern workplace environments, ideally with 7–10 years of relevant experience.
• Experience guiding, mentoring or leading technical teams, with a genuine commitment to developing capability and supporting shared success.
• Strong technical expertise in Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID, Intune, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online and associated cloud services.
• Experience contributing to and leading cloud migrations, platform modernisation and digital workplace transformation initiatives.
• A sound understanding of cloud architecture, security, governance, compliance and operational best practices.
• Strong communication, relationship-building and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams and external service providers.
• Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline, relevant industry certifications and/or equivalent practical experience.

What we offer

• We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer by Diversity Council Australia, and our commitment to diversity and inclusion has earned us recognition in 2025-2026. Join us to be part of a team that values and celebrates differences, ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard and respected.
• AGIG is proudly recognised by WORK180 as a committed and supportive employer of choice for women, reflecting our dedication to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace.
• Dive into a culture that supports the community through the Community Partnerships Program: with 2 paid volunteer leave days across the year, join a team that has dedicated over 1,900 volunteer hours, and collectively raised more than $100,000 through donations, fundraising and our dollar matching program.
• Bonus incentive program.
• A range of flexible working arrangements and leave options, including three additional leave days and to option to purchase two weeks of additional leave each year.
• 20 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer.
• Professional Development opportunities to support your career growth.
• Wellbeing and Inclusion program including Employee Assistance Program, annual flu vaccinations and access to free annual skin checks.
• Join in on social activities through our AGIG Social Club.
• Range of rewards and recognition activities across the company.
• Salary Continuance Insurance.

AGIG is committed to a workplace that promotes and recognises the diversity of its employees and the broader community that we serve by applying the principles of equity, fairness and transparency. A diverse and inclusive workplace is consistent with achieving AGIG’s values of Trust, Accountable, Care and One Team.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to undertake background checks which include reference checks, police check and a pre-employment medical.

Applications Close: 4.00pm, 11th November 2026