Mechanical Workshop Technical Lead

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 Universitys sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul Yuggera Jagera Turrbal Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary

HEW 7 base range $104504.60 - $113219.43 17% superannuation. Full package range - $122270.38 - $132466.72.

Additional Information :

Why join Griffith 
 
As a values-led organisation at Griffith University weve 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 were committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever youre 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 ourEquity Diversity and  University is committed to fostering a safe respectful and inclusive community for 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 University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information please refer to GriffithsModern 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

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

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time