Microsoft Licensing Consultant: Optimize Licensing

NRI Australia & New Zealand; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Group 10 Consulting is seeking experienced Microsoft Licensing Consultants to support Commonwealth clients in understanding, managing and optimising their Microsoft licensing environments across complex ICT landscapes.

This is a hands-on consulting role requiring independent analysis of licensing positions, interpretation of Microsoft agreements, and collaboration with technical and commercial stakeholders to optimise costs and ensure compliance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in Microsoft licensing, SAM, compliance or cost optimisation roles.
• Strong understanding of licensing models across on-premises, Microsoft 365, Azure and hybrid environments.
• Experience supporting compliance activities including VSA engagements or internal audits.
• Advanced analytical skills with Excel and data reconciliation abilities.
• Ability to interpret licensing terms into practical business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking Microsoft licensing compliance assessments across multiple environments.
• Supporting Microsoft VSA reporting requirements.
• Analyzing licensing data to establish Effective Licensing Positions (ELP).
• Interpreting Microsoft agreements, including legacy terms and conditions.
• Reviewing licensing models across on-premises, Microsoft 365, Azure and hybrid environments.
• Advising on ESU and legacy environment considerations.
• Identifying cost optimisation opportunities across licensing and supporting infrastructure.
• Using Excel and other tools to consolidate and analyse data sets.
• Engaging with technical teams to validate deployment and usage data.
• Presenting licensing positions, compliance risks and optimisation recommendations.

Skills

Microsoft licensing

Microsoft SAM

Licensing compliance

Cost optimisation

Excel

Stakeholder engagement

Independent consulting

Tools

Excel

VSA reporting

Job description

Group 10 Consulting is seeking experienced Microsoft Licensing Consultants to support Commonwealth clients in understanding, managing and optimising their Microsoft licensing environments across complex ICT landscapes.

This is a hands-on consulting role requiring independent analysis of licensing positions, interpretation of Microsoft agreements, and collaboration with technical and commercial stakeholders to optimise costs and ensure compliance.