Senior Technical Officer

• Full-time
• Primary Location (Campus): Brisbane City (South Bank QCA)
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Department ID: Griffith Film School - GFS
• Appointment Type: Continuing

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.  

Griffith Film School is a globally respected screen school, grounded in Australian culture, advancing storytelling that amplifies unheard voices and shapes the future. Our purpose is to cultivate an inclusive and innovative screen culture where students, staff, and industry collaborate to shape the future through transformative storytelling, research, and creative practice. 

Job Description

Griffith Film School is seeking an experienced and highly motivated production equipment logistics specialist to support students and staff engaged in practical learning, teaching and research activities.

The Senior Technical Officer works closely with the Technical Team Leader, academic and professional stakeholders and students to ensure our media production resources are well maintained, fit for purpose and maximally available.  

The position is responsible for the operational and administrative management of inventory, maintenance, planning, reporting, and communication. The role provides leadership to technical and professional staff, oversees systems and processes, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to align with best practice, risk mitigation, and University standards. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to manage, schedule and plan resource utilisation and actively contribute to the improvement of school systems and processes to achieve same. 
• Provide high level support for staff and students in the use of specialised production equipment across teaching, learning, research and engagement.  
• Supervise and support technical staff, deliver training, assist with labour cost forecasting, and participate in a rotational roster as required.
• Liaise with external suppliers and agencies to stay informed of technological advances, and procure materials and equipment using the university financial systems.
• Provide high-level administrative support to the Griffith Film School technical team, including managing communications and publishing key announcements via email, SharePoint and Canvas platforms.

About you 

To be successful in this position, you will hold a relevant tertiary qualification combined with experience in the screen media industry or a related field. You must hold an unrestricted QLD driver’s license (C or CA), or ability to acquire same.

In addition to the above, you will also have: 

• High level logistics, administrative and communication capabilities. 
• Demonstrated experience with various screen media production technologies including cinema cameras, production lighting and sound recording equipment. 
• Strategic planning and troubleshooting capability.
• Demonstrated ability with navigating and aggregating data across disparate digital and real-world sources to inform inventory management and scheduling. 
• Demonstrated ability using Microsoft O365 tools including Excel, Sharepoint & Teams.
• A genuine commitment to innovation and education with a strong desire to build and progress a career within this field. 
• High level interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to negotiate with a wide variety of partners, clients and stakeholders.

What we can offer 

This is a continuing, full-time position and will be primarily based at Griffith University Brisbane City (South Bank). As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations. Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples. 

Salary Range 

The full-time base salary for a HEW Level 6 is in the range $91,843 - $97,964 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total package is in the range $107,456 - $114,618 per annum.

Additional Information

Why 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 
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts 
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme 
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities

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. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact James Stafford, Technical Team Leader at james.stafford@griffith.edu.au

For application support, please contact People Services on (07) 373 54011 and quote reference number REF9595W.

Closing date: Sunday, 15 February 2026 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._