Senior Cloud Engineer

At Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS) we envision every student to be inspired and enabled to flourish and enrich the world. MACS is the largest Catholic school system in Australia. We own, govern and operate approximately 300 Catholic schools, employ over 17,000 staff and serve more than 118,000 students and their families in the Archdiocese of Melbourne. It is an exciting time to join MACS, where we are transforming to bring to life our recently launched strategic plan: MACS 2030: Forming Lives to Enrich the World. WHY WORK FOR US? Professional development opportunities with a defined personalised annual budget Access to flexible working arrangements, which include working from home arrangements You will work in a tight-knit, supportive team to ensure you succeed in your role Employee Assistant Program (EAP) supported by Mental Health First Aiders in the workplace, providing a safe and caring environment to our staff and students The MACS Code of Conduct (the Code) embodies our collective commitment to fostering a positive and supportive work environment that prioritises the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone, inspired by our Catholic faith. We ask that all staff read and understand the Code and model the behaviours that are expected of us. YOUR ROLE The Senior Azure Cloud Engineer is responsible for ensuring that the IT infrastructure and services supporting MACS and VCEA’s online platforms operate securely, efficiently and in compliance with disaster recovery requirements. This role will also contribute to projects that deliver new or enhanced IT services for MACS and VCEA. The Senior Azure Cloud Engineer will develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of MACS systems and infrastructure, whilst contributing to the continuous improvement of service delivery. This role would suit someone with strong cloud experience, a problem‑solving mindset, and the ability to guide best practice across teams. WHAT YOU WILL DO Lead the design and deployment of Azure landing zones to support enterprise‑scale adoption to design, build, and maintain secure and scalable Azure cloud environments Build Infrastructure as Code with Terraform, embedding automation and best practice into every layer for repeatable consistent deployments. Implement and manage key Azure services across Networking, Security, Identity, Compute, and Storage. Key knowledge of Microsoft 365 administration, including SharePoint Online, Purview, Exchange Online, Teams, OneDrive, and Intune endpoint management. Provide strong experience at an enterprise level and the Microsoft 365 Modern Workplace suite of solutions Leading the implementation of Azure Landing Zones in alignment with best practices Driving Infrastructure as Code (IaC) adoption using Terraform and contributing to automation, optimisation, and governance initiatives across the cloud platform ABOUT YOU Demonstrated expertise in Landing Zone implementation and cloud foundations at an Enterprise level. Hands‑on experience with Terraform for infrastructure provisioning and automation Solid understanding of RBAC and identity/access governance in Azure Broad knowledge of Azure services (networking, compute, security, monitoring) Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to influence cloud best practices across teams Demonstrated experience in designing, implementing, and managing complex Azure‑based network infrastructure, with a deep understanding of Azure networking protocols, security measures, and advanced troubleshooting techniques. Ability to estimate Azure usage costs and implement operational cost control mechanisms to ensure cost‑effective infrastructure management. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders, collaborate effectively with IT teams, provide clear guidance to team members, and engage with stakeholders across schools and head office to support technology adoption and manage change effectively. HOW TO APPLY Please refer to the position description for further details about the role and the Key Selection Criteria. Click APPLY to submit your application. If you have any queries about this role, they can be directed to our HR team by email ***********@macs.vic.edu.au You will need to provide: An up‑to‑date Resume A cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria, limited to two pages Note: MACS is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care. The successful candidate must hold or acquire and maintain a Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) and/or Working with Children Check and must be willing to obtain and maintain a National Criminal History Check. Candidates must hold full Australian Working Rights and provide evidence of this. Privacy Collection Notice – Job Applicants MACS collects your Personal information to assess your application and suitability for employment. By submitting your Personal information, you consent to the use and disclosure of your Personal information for the purpose of being considered for employment at MACS. Applicants can withdraw their applications at any time during the recruitment process. For further details, please see the full Privacy Collection Notice here APPLICATIONS CLOSE 4.00pm Thursday, 4 December 2025 Be careful – Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. 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