Senior Modern Workplace Consultant

Senior Modern Workplace Consultant About us Mantel is an Australian-owned IT Professional Services consultancy, focused on emerging technology to help advance our clients by leveraging AI, Digital, Cloud, Data & Security technology. We are a fully AI-enabled technology consultancy and the partner that bridges the gap between blue-sky ambition and practical steps to deliver value. Since our inception in November 2017, we have experienced remarkable growth across Australia & New Zealand and are honoured to be recognised as a Great Place to Work for 6 years in a row! We hire smart and talented people and get out of their way. As a principle-based organisation, we have a flat structure with no hierarchy. By focusing on our five principles and not getting caught up in red tape, we trust you to get the job done! Mantel’s dedicated cloud capability means you will work with passionate people and the latest tech in your cloud of choice. Whether you're helping businesses reach their full potential with Microsoft, executing full transformations on AWS, or leveraging Google Cloud, our deep partnerships mean you'll work on high-profile projects, including AI-accelerated cloud migrations and redeveloping entire applications for our clients using agentic coding. About the role We are looking for a passionate consultant to help us grow our reputation in the marketplace by delivering high-quality consulting services. You will develop trusted relationships with clients and mentor other team members, acting as a generalist across the Modern Work stack with one or two areas of deeper technical speciality. Your day-to-day Design and implement Modern Work solutions tailored to meet clients' business requirements and technical specifications. Lead the implementation of E3/E5/E7 security tooling (Defender for Endpoint/Office 365, Microsoft Purview, and Conditional Access). Configure and deploy Copilot and AI agents, ensuring they are integrated effectively within the client's existing workflows. Deploy and manage Desktop Virtualisation solutions, ensuring a seamless user experience across AVD and Windows 365. Establish and drive M365 governance frameworks to ensure secure and sustainable environments for clients. Advise clients on the management and governance of the Power Platform (Environment strategy, DLP policies, and security). Conduct assessments and proofs of concept to validate proposed Copilot and AI architectures. Collaborate with Adoption and Change Management leads to ensure technical solutions are designed for high user adoption. Serve as a trusted advisor, providing guidance on maximising the value of E5/E7 licensing investments. Stay updated on the latest Microsoft 365 features and AI trends to advise clients on continuous optimisation. Use professional judgement while treating colleagues and clients with respect and compassion, and a demonstrated ability to display our Mantel principles What you’ll need to be successful: Experience in managing Microsoft 365 solutions in complex environments. Experience in deploying and managing Copilot for Microsoft 365. Hands-on experience deploying and managing Desktop Virtualisation technologies (AVD and Windows 365). Proven experience with M365 security hardening using E5 tooling (Sentinel, Defender, Purview). Experience in M365 Governance (External sharing, lifecycle management, naming policies). Knowledge of Power Platform & Copilot Studio administration and governance. Microsoft certifications such as Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert preferred. Good written & verbal communication skills, including strong stakeholder management, presentation and communication skills. Ability to identify trends within the practice relating to modern work, workplace security and AI, and communicate them effectively to the wider practice. Familiarity with ACM methodologies and how they impact technical delivery. Ability to lead and mentor others where appropriate. Bring a positive can-do attitude to the team. Demonstrated ability to adhere to deadlines. At Mantel, we want you to be yourself. We trust our team members to use their professional judgment while treating colleagues and clients with respect, compassion, and professionalism in alignment with our five principles. You take ownership, always stepping up to help and prioritising your teammates. You're also a clear, kind communicator who makes sound decisions based on good judgement. What you can expect from us: We believe in unique experiences for all. Our My Deal program allows you to tailor your yearly plan, with the support of your Leader, to decide on what’s most important to you. That might be extra professional development, extra annual leave, time to work on your side hustle, or something else completely different! One size does not fit all. You’ll get all the tools you need to hit the ground running including a new phone, laptop & swag. A true investment in your AI-first career. We are a fully AI-enabled consultancy and provide you with the tools to lead. This includes access to the Mantel AI Gateway, our secure, centralised platform with multiple AI models, plus a dedicated monthly budget and a safe environment to experiment and innovate. You’ll be genuinely supported by an organisation that cares about not only you but your family as well, Mantel offers Flexible Personal Leave options for those unplanned moments in life. We support a flexible hybrid approach to working which is guided by our principles; we trust each other to “make good choices” about the best workplace locations for the requirements of the project, role and client. This can change based on our client needs. We know you won’t have one job for life. At Mantel, we believe in supporting our team to take their career in a direction that aligns with their passions. We have internal opportunities across Cloud, Data, Digital, Delivery & Security. Our elite partnerships are a direct result of our deep platform mastery. For you, this means you'll be working alongside teams with the highest levels of technical expertise and tackling the most complex, high-profile projects on the market. Check out our partner awards and recognitions here . Mantel is a certified Family Inclusive Workplace, which means we are committed to improving your wellbeing at work through leading practices on flexible work, parental leave, family care and family wellbeing We value a diverse workplace and strongly encourage people from all backgrounds and minority groups to apply. Department Cloud Role Azure Engineering Locations Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane Remote status Hybrid Employment type Full-time