Maintenance Supervisor

Full-time
Primary Location (Campus): Brisbane South (Nathan)
Employment Type: Full Time
Department ID: Campus Life Facilities North - ONA
Appointment Type: Fixed Term

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

Key Responsibilities

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.

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

Closing date: Friday 10th July at 11:59pm. All applications must be submitted online.

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