Senior Platform Engineer - Windows

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. 

Digital Solutions is a value-driven strategic IT partner focused on delivering leading digital experiences for our Students, Colleagues and Community. We work within a contemporary operating model and are modernising our technologies and ways of working to create value and build a digital future for Griffith.

Job Description

About the opportunity 

The IaaS Product team (Infrastructure as a Service) delivers secure, highly available infrastructure including Windows, Unix, VMware, Cloud IaaS and PaaS, Server and Storage. In this role, you’ll be providing excellent customer service while working in and guiding a team that builds tools and platforms for delivering Windows Servers services onsite and soon in the cloud.  

The Senior Platform Engineer - Windows' primary focus is operational and project work for management of Windows Servers, applications and Active Directory. 

To be successful in this role, you will be a motivated IT professional with relevant qualifications and a background in supporting Windows Servers and Active Directory with a strong desire for continuous learning.  

Key Responsibilities 

• Enjoy engaging with your peers both within your team and across Digital Foundations on a mix of BAU and project work
• Ability to troubleshoot and work within a small team of engineers. 
• Be comfortable working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. 
• Want the opportunity to uplift your technical skills. 
• Enjoy solving problems and learning something new every day within a supportive team environment. 
• Appreciate flexible work-from-home options, with a 60% onsite / 40% remote work split. 

About you 

• Demonstrated experience supporting a large enterprise Microsoft Windows environment 
• Demonstrated experience using Active Directory, Group Policy and SCCM. 
• Demonstrated experience in PowerShell and Infrastructure as Code.
• Programming and scripting skills applied to automation and solution development (Required). 
• Experience with cloud-based deployments and support (e.g., Azure, AWS) is well regarded. 
• Experience working in an Agile delivery environment is well regarded. 
• Software Development and/or DevOps skills are well regarded. 
• Availability to participate on the Windows on-call roster, approximately every 4-5 weeks, essential. 
• The occupant of this position will hold a relevant diploma or degree with at least 6 years' subsequent relevant experience.

Applicants must have unrestricted work rights for the duration of the appointment and may be subject to a criminal history check.  

What we can offer 
This is a full-time fixed term opportunity for 12 months, primarily based at the Griffith University Brisbane South (Nathan). As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other locations. 

Salary 

HEW 8 - Base range - $117,579 - $132,273 + 17% superannuation. Total salary package range $137,567 - $154,759.

Additional Information

Why join 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 

• 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, 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. 

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 19th November at 11:59pm. All applications must be submitted online.