What you'll do

At Specsavers, we know that to be your best and reach your full potential you need to work somewhere that will bring out your best. We pride ourselves on offering a workplace with a supportive, driven, flexible and inclusive culture. Which is why we’ve been accredited as a Great Place to Work for the last five years running, and for the second year running, listed as one of Australia’s Best Places to Work for 2024! 

 

Here’s a taste of just some of our perks
•    Quarterly bonus scheme
•    Two free pairs of glasses each year 
•    On-site free parking
•    Birthday leave, Volunteer leave and Paid Parental Leave
•    Health & Wellbeing programs 
•    Fully funded social club – provides a wide range of activities throughout the year

So, if you like the sound of working for a company that’s dedicated to improving the lives of both their staff and customers – we think you’d look good at Specsavers. 
 
The Role & Team
We have a unique opportunity for an experienced Modern Workplace Engineer to join our Technology department on a permanent basis! 

 

At Specsavers, the Modern Workplace Engineer plays a critical role in the development and support of technologies that help our colleagues work securely, productively, and collaboratively from anywhere, on any device. This role specialises in Microsoft Modern Workplace Technologies, especially SharePoint, Teams, Identity and Power Platform, and is accountable for their successful adoption across the support office and stores.

You be responsible for providing high-level support and troubleshooting, whilst also collaborating with our Systems Designers to influence technological changes within the business. You will be considered as a subject matter expert and mentor for our more junior team members, passing down your knowledge and ensuring best-practice where necessary. 

We believe this role if perfect for someone who is technically strong in all things Microsoft and is looking to establish themselves within a business as the go-to person. We are a relationship driven organisation, valuing stakeholder management experience and a drive to continuously learn and be curious. 

At Specsavers, we believe in adopting a hybrid approach to support our people and the future of work. When not working from an alternative location, you will be based at our support office in Port Melbourne. 

 

What we are looking for

  • 3+ years of demonstrable experience delivering solutions in one or more of the following technology groups:
    • Office 365 Platform (Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, Office)
    • Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Virtual Agents, Power BI)
  • Demonstrated ability to think strategically and understand the practical application of technology infrastructure.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build rapport cross-functionally.
  • Active self-initiated learner with a sound approach to finding solutions to technical challenges and actively pursue knowledge of industry best practice.
  • Aptitude or experience in mentoring/training team members to build capability across the business.
  • Highly desirable – outlined current, formal certifications on Microsoft technologies including SharePoint, Teams, Identity, Azure, and Power Platform. 

 
About Us
Specsavers are rated the market leader for eye tests, the retailer of choice for contact lenses and one of the fastest growing hearing providers in Australia and New Zealand. We are on a continual mission to transform eye and hearing health by eliminating preventable vision loss and blindness, including Glaucoma and Diabetes, through improved prevention and early detection, as well as providing accessible and affordable hearing care.

At Specsavers we believe a diverse, inclusive, and flexible culture enables our people to bring their whole selves to work and be proud of doing so. When it comes to flexibility, we understand that one size doesn't fit all. Our flexible working at Specsavers enables us to work in ways that support our lifestyle to help us balance our career with the other important things in life.

Creating a great place to work for our people is pinnacle to us and along with our Behaviours is at the core of everything we do. We like to think it’s a fun and positive place to work – why not have a look for yourself https://join.specsavers.com/au/department/support-office/    
 
Applicants for the role are required to have current working rights as per, relevant government legislation.

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