Senior Technical Officer

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. As a Senior Technical Officer, you’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

The Griffith School of Engineering and Built Environment (EBE) offers a broad range of engineering programs and has an active research culture which has helped foster strong links with high schools and community groups plus key industries on a local, national and global level

The School is currently looking to appoint an enthusiastic, team oriented, flexible, and highly organised person to the role of Senior Technical Officer.

The Senior Technical Officer provides technical and scientific support to students and staff in the setup and design of equipment and apparatus. This non-teaching role reports to the School Manager and will be required to direct, lead, and manage the School of Engineering and Built Environment's daily technical operations at the Gold Coast campus. This involves managing technical services that support teaching and research in the areas of Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Industrial Design, Planning Architecture, and Construction Management.

About you
What matters most is your drive to create a brighter future that benefits all. Through our core principles of excellence, ethics and engagement, you’ll thrive on seeing the direct and lasting impact you’ll have on every community and every future.

You will also have:

• A degree in a relevant engineering field (Civil, Mechanical, Electronic or Electrical), with at least four years subsequent experience; or extensive experience and management experience in technical fields; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a multidisciplinary technical support team, good analytical, problem solving, planning skills, team building skills and the ability to effectively manage operational change.
• Demonstrated ability to manage technical space and equipment resources.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver specialist technical support in one or more of the following disciplines: Civil, Mechanical, Electronic, Electrical or relevant sub discipline.
• Competency in engineering control software applications, and design development of equipment using Computer Aided Design (CAD).
• An open unrestricted driver’s license, Senior First Aid certificate, overhead crane license, dogger’s license and forklift license.

What we can offer
This is a fixed term (3 years), full time position primarily based at the Griffith University Gold Coast, and it is expected that the successful candidate will be available to attend campus in person as a normal requirement of the role. As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations.

Griffith University’s sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary Range
The full time equivalent base salary will be HEW Level 7 range $101,068 - $109,496 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $118,249 - $128,110 per annum.

Why join Griffith?
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities

Griffith's strategic goals are to also increase the proportion of women in senior academic and administrative roles and in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM).

How to apply
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the about you section above and the position description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Mrs Margaret Schiller, School Manager at [email protected].

For application and recruitment advice, please contact Ms Corinna Gartrell, Talent Acquisition Partner at [email protected].

For application support, please contact People Services on +61 7 373 54011 and quote reference number REF7323D.

Closing date: Sunday 27 April 2025 at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.

Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.