Platform Engineer

SA Power Networks; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13% superannuation

Electricity reimbursements

Leave loading 17.5%

Income protection

Parental Leave (18 weeks)

Health insurance discount

Gym membership discount

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Job summary

SA Power Networks is seeking a skilled Platform Engineer to join our Enterprise Applications team in Digital and Technology. Based in Adelaide, you will oversee SAP services governance, reliability, and lifecycle management across on-premises and cloud environments.

The role focuses on modern SAP platforms, including SAP BTP, with responsibilities spanning provisioning, security, cost optimisation, and platform strategy support. A strong background in SAP BASIS and BTP is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Information Technology or related discipline.
• SAP BASIS or SAP BTP administration certification
• Experience in SAP BASIS administration, including support, configuration and operational management.
• Working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, SAP BTP, Cloud Identity Services, Cloud ALM and SAP license management.
• Hands-on experience with SAP integration, upgrades, transport tools, SAP security concepts, Web Dispatcher, Cloud Connector, SSL-based interfaces and certificate management.
• Experience with platform governance, standards, security, and lifecycle management
• Ability to understand the business context and provide clear, balanced direction that supports effective decision‑making and best platform practices.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build effective partnerships with project and delivery teams to provision and maintain environments.
• A mindset focused on reliability, automation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Demonstrated agility and adaptability to support shifting priorities and needs.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, demonstrating initiative to develop innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide administration and governance for modern SAP services (e.g., SAP BTP, Cloud Identity Services, Cloud ALM), enabling secure and scalable adoption.
• Monitor and contribute towards cost efficiency initiatives across infrastructure, licensing, and platform usage, ensuring optimal utilization of SAP entitlements.
• Establish and guide security frameworks including IAS integration, SSO, identity federation, user lifecycle and certificate lifecycle management

Skills

SAP Basis

SAP BTP

Cloud & Hybrid

Automation

Governance

Reliability

Communication

Education

IT Degree

Tools

Web Dispatcher

Cloud Connector

Certificate management

IAM/SSO

Job description

Looking for your next challenge where your work genuinely matters?

Join SA Power Networks and help power homes, businesses and communities across South Australia - today and into the future.

About the role

SA Power Networks are seeking to appoint a skilled and experienced Platform Engineer to join its Enterprise Applications team in Digital and Technology on a permanent basis.

Based in Adelaide, the Platform Engineer plays a key part in supporting stability, governance and ongoing improvement of SA Power Networks’ SAP landscape, helping to enable and secure reliable and modern platform services across our on-premises and cloud environments.

The Platform Engineer will work seamlessly to provide operational oversight, enforce best practices, and drive platform strategy across SAP environments. It will support delivery teams by ensuring effective provisioning and lifecycle management and by enabling the use of modern platform capabilities, including SAP BTP. Other responsibilities:

• Provide administration and governance for modern SAP services (e.g., SAP BTP, Cloud Identity Services, Cloud ALM), enabling secure and scalable adoption.
• Monitor and contribute towards cost efficiency initiatives across infrastructure, licensing, and platform usage, ensuring optimal utilization of SAP entitlements.
• Establish and guide security frameworks including IAS integration, SSO, identity federation, user lifecycle and certificate lifecycle management

Culture and benefits

As a valued member of SA Power Networks, you will enjoy being part of a collaborative team and relish an environment with a true sense of community. We offer a platform where you can engage, grow and innovate your career within an exciting organisation that values safety and is committed to the success of its people. You will also enjoy a range of benefits designed to support you and your family, some include:

• A commitment to work-life balance with truly flexible working arrangements, a great team environment and a career focus with development opportunities
• An organisation committed to the safety and wellbeing of its employees
• 13% superannuation (1% above current legislated employer contributions)
• Up to $900 in electricity reimbursements each year
• 17.5% leave loading payable on annual leave
• Automatic coverage from SA Power Networks income protection scheme
• Primary Parental Leave (18 weeks) and Secondary Parental Leave (5 weeks)
• Corporate discounts on health insurance and gym memberships

About you

An experienced SAP Platform/Basis Engineer with strong SAP BTP exposure, cloud and hybrid environment experience, and a track record of driving governance, reliability, automation and continuous improvement across enterprise SAP landscapes.

• Degree in Information Technology or a related discipline and/or the equivalent level of skills and knowledge gained through experience.
• SAP BASIS or SAP BTP administration certification
• Experience in SAP BASIS administration, including support, configuration and operational management.
• Working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, SAP BTP, Cloud Identity Services, Cloud ALM and SAP license management.
• Hands-on experience with SAP integration, upgrades, transport tools, SAP security concepts, Web Dispatcher, Cloud Connector, SSL-based interfaces and certificate management.
• Experience with platform governance, standards, security, and lifecycle management
• Ability to understand the business context and provide clear, balanced direction that supports effective decision‑making and best platform practices.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build effective partnerships with project and delivery teams to provision and maintain environments.
• A mindset focused on reliability, automation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Demonstrated agility and adaptability to support shifting priorities and needs.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, demonstrating initiative to develop innovative solutions.

About us

SA Power Networks plays a vital role in South Australia, connecting homes, businesses and communities to a safe, reliable and efficient electricity network.

We’re proud to be leading the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future working closely with communities across the state to deliver meaningful outcomes today and for generations to come.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. With a collaborative culture, strong development pathways and a commitment to innovation, you’ll be supported to grow your career while making a real impact, connecting South Australians to a better energy future, today.

Diversity & inclusion

SA Power Networks is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, cultures and experiences.

For more information about SA Power Networks visit www.sapowernetworks.com.au

Applications close 23 August 2026