Large scale desktop migration for QLD Government Microsoft Intune / MECM (SCCM), Windows 11 / SOE Deployment, Active Directory / Entra ID. Desktop & Domain Migration Brisbane CBD, 6 month contract

We are seeking an experienced Desktop Migration Lead to take ownership of a large-scale enterprise desktop migration, transitioning users and Windows devices into a new managed digital workplace environment.
This is a hands-on technical leadership role, responsible for planning and coordinating migration activities, leading technical resources and ensuring a smooth transition with minimal disruption to business operations.
The RoleYou will lead the desktop migration workstream from initial discovery and planning through to pilot deployments, staged cutovers, post-migration support and formal BAU handover.
Key responsibilities include:

- Lead the migration of several hundred Windows desktops and users across Brisbane CBD and regional Queensland locations.
- Develop and manage site-based migration plans, deployment schedules and cutover strategies.
- Oversee Windows 11 desktop deployments, device rebuilds, configuration and endpoint management.
- Manage domain transitions, Active Directory, Entra ID and user profile migrations.
- Coordinate Microsoft Intune, MECM/SCCM and endpoint provisioning activities.
- Lead desktop technicians, onsite support resources and floor walkers throughout migration waves.
- Coordinate technical readiness across networking, identity, security, applications and infrastructure teams.
- Manage migration testing, troubleshooting, rollback plans, hypercare and operational handover.
- Maintain migration documentation, risk registers, reporting and change management processes.

About YouYou will be an experienced desktop or endpoint specialist with a proven track record delivering large-scale enterprise migrations. You'll combine strong technical knowledge with the ability to coordinate teams, manage stakeholders and resolve complex desktop and identity issues.
You will ideally bring:





- Demonstrated experience leading enterprise Windows desktop and endpoint migrations involving several hundred users or devices.
- Strong Windows 10/11, SOE deployment and endpoint administration experience.
- Hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Intune, MECM/SCCM and Configuration Manager.
- Strong Active Directory, Group Policy, Entra ID and hybrid identity experience.
- Experience with cross-domain migrations, device rebuilds and user profile migration.
- Understanding of endpoint dependencies including Microsoft 365, printing, VPN, Wi-Fi and business applications.
- Experience coordinating technical teams, deployment resources and multi-site cutovers.
- Strong stakeholder communication, troubleshooting and technical documentation skills.
- Experience with ServiceNow, ITIL and formal service transition processes.

Highly Desirable

- ForensIT or User Profile Wizard experience.
- PowerShell and Microsoft Graph scripting.
- Experience delivering government desktop migrations or machinery-of-government transitions.
- Microsoft Endpoint Administrator or equivalent certifications.

Additional Information

- Initial six-month contract.
- Brisbane CBD-based, with onsite attendance required.
- Regional Queensland travel may be required.
- Evening and weekend cutovers may be necessary.
- Queensland Government pre-engagement and security checks apply.

If you're an experienced Desktop Migration Lead, EUC Engineer or Up-to-date Workplace Technical Lead looking for your next opportunity, please apply or send me an email, View email address on redirect.jobsurf.com.au quote REF#250786

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Reference number: 250786
Profession:IT, Technology & DigitalInfrastructure & System Engineering

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Company: Hudson
Date posted: 12th Nov, 2026

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