Senior Technical Officer

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 drivers 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 genuinecommitment 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 Universitys 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 $91843 - $97964 per annum 17% superannuation.  The total package is in the range $107456 - $114618 per annum.

Additional Information :

Why 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 
• 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 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 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 Griffiths 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

For application support please contact People Services on (07)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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time