Workshops Manager (Sciences)

About the Opportunity

The Workshops Manager oversees the day to day operations of the Sciences Electricial (EWS) and Mechancial Workshops (MWS) ensuring the efficient flow of work through the workshops. This role is responsible for leading and managing technical staff monitoring job progress and maintaining strong operational and financial performance. As the primary point of contact the Workshops Manager liaises with both internal stakeholders and external clients to support and coordinate all workshop activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daytoday operations of the EWS and MWS including facilities equipment health and safety and risk management.
• Manage the endtoend customer request process from enquiry and quoting through to scheduling delivery and issue resolution.
• Lead mentor and develop technical staff across both workshops identifying skills gaps and supporting training and development.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external clients supporting research learning teaching and commercial activities.
• Ensure effective prioritisation of work in line with workshop access policies and competing demands.
• Maintain operational financial control contributing to budgeting cost management and efficiency improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement through the development of policies and operational change initiatives.

About you

• The occupant of this position will hold postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and at least 5 years relevant experience in an Electronic Mechanical Mechatronics (or other relevant technical discipline) management role; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

What we can offer

This is continuing opportunity based at Brisbane South (Nathan). 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

HEW 8 Salary Base range - $117579.27 - $132273.33 17% super. Full package range - $137567.74 - $154759.79.

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 

Closing date: Sunday 24th May at 11:59pm. All applications must be submitted online.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time