City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · Hybrid
$122k–$132k/yr
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 transfo…
Skills: Corrective Maintenance, CMMS, Team Leadership, Asset Performance Analysis, Emergency Response Coordination
Gold Coast City, Queensland, Australia · Hybrid
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 transfo…
Skills: Strategic Leadership, Academic Management, Resource Management, Curriculum Development, Research Supervision
City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · Hybrid
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 transfo…
Skills: Strategic Leadership, Academic Management, Resource Management, Curriculum Development, Research Supervision
City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · Hybrid
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 transfo…
Skills: Strategic Leadership, Academic Management, Curriculum Development, Research Supervision, Budget Management
City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · Hybrid
Company Description Griffith University’s School of Information and Communication Technology delivers industry-focused teaching and research across artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data science, software engineeri…
Skills: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Reinforcement Learning, Robot Control, Python
Gold Coast City, Queensland, Australia · Hybrid
$117k–$139k/yr
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 transfo…
Skills: Academic Research, University Teaching, Curriculum Development, Student Mentoring, Interdisciplinary Collaboration
City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · Hybrid
$117k–$139k/yr
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 transfo…
Skills: Criminology, Criminal Justice, Academic Research, University Teaching, Curriculum Development
City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · On-site
Company Description Griffith Health is one of Australia’s largest and most diverse health faculties, committed to innovation and excellence in health education and research. We harness the latest in technology and teachi…
Skills: Quantum Sensing Technology, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Laboratory Research, Fieldwork
City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · Hybrid
$117k–$139k/yr
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 transfo…
Skills: Academic Research, University Teaching, Curriculum Development, Student Mentoring, Grant Writing
City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · On-site
$82k–$92k/yr
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 transfo…
Skills: Academic Administration, Course Management, Secretariat Support, Policy Advice, Data Collection
Gold Coast City, Queensland, Australia · On-site
$82k–$92k/yr
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 transfo…
Skills: Academic Administration, Course Management, Secretariat Support, Policy Advice, Data Collection
City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · On-site
$82k–$92k/yr
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 transfo…
Skills: Academic Administration, Course Management, Secretariat Support, Policy Advice, Data Collection
Gold Coast City, Queensland, Australia · On-site
$82k–$92k/yr
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 transfo…
Skills: Academic Administration, Course Management, Secretariat Support, Policy Advice, Data Collection
City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · On-site
$82k–$92k/yr
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 transfo…
Skills: Academic Administration, Course Management, Secretariat Support, Policy Advice, Data Collection
Gold Coast City, Queensland, Australia · On-site
$82k–$92k/yr
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 transfo…
Skills: Academic Administration, Course Management, Secretariat Support, Policy Advice, Data Collection
City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · On-site
$76k–$80k/yr
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 transfo…
Skills: Cadaveric Material Handling, Human Anatomy Knowledge, Embalming, Specimen Preservation, Laboratory Operations
Gold Coast City, Queensland, Australia · On-site
$76k–$80k/yr
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 transfo…
Skills: Cadaveric Material Handling, Human Anatomy Knowledge, Embalming, Specimen Preservation, Laboratory Operations
Gold Coast City, Queensland, Australia · On-site
$76k–$80k/yr
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 transfo…
Skills: Anatomy, Pathology, Cadaveric Material Handling, Embalming, Laboratory Operations
Southport, Queensland, Australia · On-site
$82k–$92k/yr
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 transfo…
Skills: Administrative Support, Participant Recruitment, Ethics Submissions, Database Management, Data Entry
Southport, Queensland, Australia · On-site
$82k–$92k/yr
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 transfo…
Skills: Administrative Support, Participant Recruitment, Ethics Submissions, Database Management, Data Entry
City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia • Hybrid
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Oversee corrective maintenance programs using CMMS and lead a team of trade staff to ensure campus infrastructure is safe and compliant. Coordinate emergency responses and partner with engineering teams to drive energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives.
Requires relevant qualifications and hands-on experience in mechanical or electrical building services with a proven track record of supervising technical teams. Must possess strong knowledge of asset management, WHS standards, and the ability to influence diverse stakeholders.
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.
As a Maintenance Supervisor, you’ll take on complex operational challenges and lead a skilled team to ensure our buildings and infrastructure remain safe, compliant, and fit for purpose. Here’s how you’ll make it matter:
Oversee the delivery of corrective maintenance programs using the University’s Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS), ensuring work is completed on time, within budget, and aligned with performance benchmarks.
Lead, mentor and support trade staff, building capability, maintaining required certifications, and fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
Analyse maintenance and asset performance data to identify trends, drive operational improvements, and enhance asset lifecycle outcomes.
Coordinate emergency maintenance responses, alarms, and after-hours call-outs to ensure business continuity and minimise operational disruption.
Partner with Engineering, Capital Works & Minor Projects and corporate stakeholders to support commissioning, infrastructure upgrades, and initiatives that improve energy efficiency and sustainability.
This role is critical in maintaining the reliability, safety, and performance of Griffith’s campus infrastructure and ensuring high-quality service delivery to staff, students and visitors.
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:
Relevant qualifications and hands-on experience in mechanical or electrical building services, with practical knowledge across both disciplines.
Strong leadership capability, including experience supervising trade or technical teams in complex operational environments.
Demonstrated knowledge of building systems, asset management, and maintenance best practice within large or multi-site organisations.
Sound understanding of workplace health and safety, environmental standards, and compliance obligations in facilities or construction settings.
A collaborative and proactive approach, with the ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders across diverse teams.
What we can offer
This is a full time, fixed term position for 6 months based at the 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 is $104,504.60 - $113,219.43 + 17% super. Full package range - $122,270.38 - $132,466.72.
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:
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.
Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:
Closing date: Friday 10th July at 11:59pm. All applications must be submitted online.
Griffith University's School of Environment and Science is at the forefront of scientific and environmental education.
Griffith's School of Environment and Science maintains an illustrious research position across numerous industry sectors which guides and informs its learning and teaching charter. A wide range of pioneering degree programs are available for undergraduate and postgraduate studies across various environmental sectors, biomolecular and biomedical science and forensic science. The Bachelor of Science offering provides an innovative, flexible and interdisciplinary program across 13 majors including chemistry and physics, through to materials science and marine biology. Home to Australia’s first and only program accreditation by the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand, the School also facilitates this country’s only combined qualification in traditional planning practices and environmental science.
Offices: 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Queensland 4111, AU · 1 Parklands Dr, Southport, Queensland 4215, AU
View all jobs at Griffith Science and EnvironmentGriffith University's School of Environment and Science is at the forefront of scientific and environmental education.
Griffith's School of Environment and Science maintains an illustrious research position across numerous industry sectors which guides and informs its learning and teaching charter. A wide range of pioneering degree programs are available for undergraduate and postgraduate studies across various environmental sectors, biomolecular and biomedical science and forensic science. The Bachelor of Science offering provides an innovative, flexible and interdisciplinary program across 13 majors including chemistry and physics, through to materials science and marine biology. Home to Australia’s first and only program accreditation by the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand, the School also facilitates this country’s only combined qualification in traditional planning practices and environmental science.
Offices: 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Queensland 4111, AU · 1 Parklands Dr, Southport, Queensland 4215, AU
View all jobs at Griffith Science and Environment