Job Description
Company Description
Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. 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.
When you join Digital Solutions, you’ll be part of a team that delivers impact by enhancing digital experiences for the graduates of tomorrow, researchers of today and all those working to make it a brighter future.
But we know it’s not just what you do that matters, it’s who you do it with. Our people will tell you – our team sets us apart. We promise a supportive and friendly environment where you’ll collaborate to make an impact.
Make it matter. Join Digital Solutions at Griffith.
Job Description
The IaaS Product team (Infrastructure as a Service) delivers secure, highly available infrastructure including Windows, Unix, VMware, Cloud IaaS and PaaS, Server and Storage. In this role, you’ll be providing excellent customer service while working in a team that builds tools and platforms for delivering Windows Servers services onsite and soon in the cloud.
The position’s primary focus is leading a team of IT professionals to deliver great customer service, and build tools and platforms for the delivery of Windows Servers services both onsite and shortly in the Azure cloud. You will lead your team to work collaboratively on business as usual activities, interesting project work and continuous service improvement.
In this position you will:
- Provide day to day leadership of the team for a skilled team of Windows Platform Engineers
- Lead and champion Agile ways of working and Infrastructure as Code capability
- Enjoy engaging with your peers both within your team and across Digital Foundations to lead, consult and deliver high quality technical solutions to business problems
- Ensure stable reliable systems by maintaining security, patching and availability
- Be comfortable working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Enjoy solving problems and learning something new every day within a supportive team environment.
- Appreciate flexible work-from-home options, with a 60% onsite / 40% remote work split.
About you
To be successful in this role, experienced ,versatile, motivated IT professional with relevant qualifications and a background in leading the support and delivery of Windows Servers and Active Directory (AD) services. You will have a strong desire to develop your team members and improve service delivery.
- Demonstrated experience leading support of an enterprise Microsoft Windows environment
- Demonstrated experience using SCCM, SCOM, AD and Group Policy
- Programming and scripting skills applied to automation and solution development, including PowerShell
- Experience with cloud deployments and support (e.g., Azure, AWS)
- Experience working in an Agile delivery environment well regarded
- Software Development and /or DevOps skills desirable
- Availability to participate on the Windows on-call roster (Rostering once every 4-5 weeks) essential
- Azure certifications well regarded
Applicants must have unrestricted work rights and may be subject to a criminal history check.
What we can offer
This is a full-time position continuing position, primarily based at the Griffith University Brisbane South (Nathan). As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations.
HEW level 9 base salary range $132,655 - $137,398 + 17% superannuation. Total remuneration package range $155,206 - $160,756.
Additional Information
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.
Our University is committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive community for all. In alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025), Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. 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.
How to apply
Please submit your application online and ensure your application includes the following:
- A covering statement outlining your suitability for the role, refer to the details above and position description.
- A current resume/curriculum vitae
Closing date: 11:59pm Sunday 26 April. All applications must be submitted online.
