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, capable technical officer to support students and staff engaged in practical learning, teaching and research activities. The Technical Officer works closely with the Technical Team Leader, Senior Technical Officer, academic and professional stakeholders and students to ensure our media production resources are well maintained, fit for purpose and maximally available.

The Technical Officer is responsible for the upkeep, maintenance and operational readiness of a wide range of media production equipment and facilities in use throughout Griffith Film School. The technical officer will also provide advice and operational support to students, staff and stakeholders in the appropriate use of equipment and facilities while engaged in teaching, learning and research activities. The technical officer will continue to develop their production skills and knowledge to align with best practices, risk mitigation, and University standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support staff and students to access and operate a broad range of screen media production equipment, studios and post-production facilities in collaboration with senior staff and colleagues.
• Develop and maintain documentation, including risk assessments, guidelines and standard operating procedures ensuring compliance with work health and safety standards and best practice facility operations.
• Coordinate the maintenance of systems, key production equipment and specialised production facilities.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and University policies and procedures, including equity and health & safety and exhibit good practice in relation to same. 

About you

To be successful in this position, you will hold a relevant tertiary qualification with some additional professional experience in the screen media industry or a related field.

In addition to the above, you will demonstrate:

• High level understanding of the key technologies and workflows used in film, animation and game production.
• Hands-on experience with various screen media production technologies including cinema cameras, production lighting and sound recording equipment.
• Ability to diagnose faults with mechanical and electronic equipment and a broad troubleshooting capability.
• Client-focussed, professional and pragmatic demeanour.
• A genuine passion for innovation and education with a strong desire to build a career within this field.
• High level interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interpret and communication complex issues with a wide variety of 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 base salary will be HEW Level 5 which is in the range $79,705 - $89,416 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total package will be in the range $93,255 - $104,617 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

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. 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:

• 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 and recruitment advice, please contact Theresa Burke, Talent Acquisition Partner on t.burke@griffith.edu.au.

Closing date: Tuesday, 24 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.