Senior Power Platform Engineer (Multiple Roles) – myAMSA | Canberra

Pinaka; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinaka is seeking a Senior Power Platform Software Engineer to join the inflight myAMSA portal project for AMSA in Canberra. You will oversee software development, lead engineers, and ensure high-quality, scalable software within small project teams that partner with business units.

The role requires delivering on a digital-first maritime regulation strategy, with hybrid work and ACT-based preference. Candidates may join a multi-role intake with security clearance ongoing.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365, Dataverse and Power Platform, including Power Pages.
• Strong front-end skills: JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, CSS and Vue.js.
• Strong full-stack capabilities: C#, .NET, REST APIs, JSON and SQL.
• Experience with Azure and Power Platform integration: API Management, Functions, Logic Apps, Power Automate.
• Experience with established architectures, reusable components and CI/CD.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee software development work and write optimised code.
• Provide technical leadership to a team of software engineers.
• Ensure quality and functionality of software produced by the team.
• Collaborate within small IT project teams and with business units.
• Contribute to expanding the myAMSA portal and services.
• Understand AMSA’s business and mission.

Skills

Dynamics 365

Dataverse

Power Platform

Power Pages

JavaScript

TypeScript

HTML/CSS

Vue.js

C# / .NET

REST APIs

JSON

SQL

Azure API Management

Azure Functions

Logic Apps

Power Automate

Azure DevOps

Tools

Azure DevOps

CI/CD Pipelines

Job description

Senior Power Platform Software Engineer (Developer) (Multiple Roles)

Australian citizenship required. Must have an active Baseline (or higher) security clearance.

Location: Canberra (Hybrid).

RFQ Details

• RFQ ID: LH-07882
• Agency: Australian Maritime Safety Authority
• Closing Date: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 11:59pm Canberra time
• Estimated Start Date: Monday, 5 October 2026
• Initial Contract Duration: 12 months
• Extension Term: 12 months
• Number of Extensions: 2
• Experience Level: Senior – EL1 equivalent
• Security Clearance: Must have an active Baseline security clearance
• Location of Work: ACT
• Working Arrangements: Hybrid. Flexible office/WFH arrangements; ACT-based staff are strongly preferred. Options outside the ACT may be considered.
• Maximum Hours: 40 hours per week

Job Details

Software Engineers have experience overseeing software development projects, writing optimised code and providing technical leadership to a team of software engineers. They are responsible for the quality and functionality of the software produced by their team.

Three new positions are available. The roles will work within small IT project teams that collaborate closely with business teams.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee software development work and write optimised code.
• Provide technical leadership to a team of software engineers.
• Take responsibility for the quality and functionality of software produced by the team.
• Work cohesively within small IT project teams and alongside business teams.
• Contribute to the continued expansion of the myAMSA portal and its services.
• Understand AMSA’s business and mission.
• Collaborate effectively within a high-performing team in a small organisation.

Technical Skills

• Microsoft Dynamics 365, Dataverse and Power Platform, including Power Pages
• JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML and CSS
• Modern front-end frameworks such as Vue.js
• C#, .NET, REST APIs, JSON and SQL
• Azure API Management, Azure Functions and Logic Apps
• Power Automate
• Azure DevOps, source control and CI/CD practices
• Established application architectures, development patterns and reusable components
• AI and intelligent automation technologies

About the Project

The successful developers will join the inflight myAMSA portal project program.

myAMSA supports AMSA’s organisational strategy by delivering a digital-first approach to maritime regulation, improving customer experience, streamlining business processes, enhancing data capability and enabling more efficient regulatory service delivery. The portal has been developed in-house and will continue to be expanded to support additional services.

Selection Criteria

Essential Criteria

• Demonstrated experience developing solutions using Microsoft Dynamics 365, Dataverse and the Power Platform, including Power Pages.
• Strong front-end development skills using JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML and CSS, with experience in modern frameworks such as Vue.js.
• Strong full-stack development skills, including experience with C#, .NET, REST APIs, JSON and SQL, and integrating front-end applications with backend services.
• Experience with Azure and Power Platform integration technologies, such as API Management, Azure Functions, Logic Apps and Power Automate.
• Experience working with established application architectures, development patterns and reusable components, including Azure DevOps, source control and CI/CD practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with demonstrated experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary delivery teams.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience with AI and intelligent automation technologies, such as Azure AI, Microsoft Copilot, AI Builder, generative AI or agent-based solutions.
• Relevant Microsoft certifications across Power Platform, Dynamics 365, Azure or AI will be highly regarded.

Why choose Pinaka

We know the government ICT market and we keep things straightforward. We take time to understand your background, your goals and the type of role that suits you. We believe transparency is about more than rates and our margins are fair and always disclosed.

What you can expect from us...

• Fair, disclosed margins
• Clear communication at every stage
• Honest advice on fit and competitiveness
• Visibility on submissions and process status
• A professional and respectful experience

How you are paid...

You choose what's best for you.

• PAYG through Pinaka
• Third-party payroll
• Self-employed (own ABN)
  With a single, transparent and fixed margin, we ensure compliance to all state and payroll laws. So that is one less thing for you to worry about.