Mechanical Workshop Technical Lead

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.

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.

Job Description

About the Opportunity 

Lead the Mechanical Workshop team in delivering high-quality mechanical assembly, fabrication, welding, and machining services that support research, teaching, and external projects. Using a range of workshop equipment, including lathes, milling machines, water-jet cutters, and welding equipment, you will provide technical expertise, coordinate resources and priorities, and work closely with the Workshop Manager to ensure successful project delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to the Workshops Manager on equipment, maintenance, training, and operational matters.
• Plan and deliver fabrication, repair, and engineering projects, from procurement through to completion.
• Oversee daily workshop operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality service delivery.
• Work with clients to define project requirements, timelines, and outcomes.
• Support the scheduling, prioritisation, and allocation of workshop resources.
• Lead and mentor the Mechanical Workshop team, maintaining quality standards and resolving technical issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance workshop performance and efficiency.
• Promote a safe, professional, and well-organised workshop environment.

About you

• The occupant of this position will hold relevant tertiary qualifications and subsequent relevant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Demonstrated competency in tig welding skill of both aluminium and stainless steel.
• This role also involves working with a range of materials, including metals, plastics, timber, and composites, and the operation of workshop equipment used for manufacturing, machining, fabrication, assembly, and prototyping activities. Experience across these broader technical functions, particularly in the operation of CNC manufacturing equipment and associated technologies, would be highly regarded.

What we can offer
This is a continuing position primarily based at Griffith University Brisbane South (Nathan) campus. 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

HEW 7 – base range $104,504.60 - $113,219.43 + 17% superannuation. Full package range - $122,270.38 - $132,466.72.

Qualifications

Additional Information

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: 

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities 

• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment 

• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts 

• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading 

• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme 

• Opportunities for internal mobility 

• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities 

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 it includes the following: 

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role please refer to the qualifications above and the position description.

• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details 

For application and recruitment advice please reach out to Laura Whitworth, Talent Acquisition Partner on l.whitworth-matthews@griffith.edu.au

Closing date: Thursday 27th August at 11:59pm.  All applications must be submitted online.

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