Platform Engineer - Windows at Griffith University

Nathan, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jun, 26

Salary

97964.71

Posted On

17 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Windows Servers, Active Directory, Group Policy, SCCM, PowerShell Scripting, Automation, Cloud Deployments, Azure, AWS, Agile, DevOps, Troubleshooting, Customer Service, On-call Roster

Industry

Higher Education

Description

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. Digital Solutions. A team you’ll want to be a part of. When you join Digital Solutions, you’ll be part of a team that delivers impact by enhancing digital experiences for the graduates of tomorrow, researchers of today and all those working to make it a brighter future. But we know it’s not just what you do that matters, it’s who you do it with. Our people will tell you – our team sets us apart. We promise a supportive and friendly environment where you’ll collaborate to make an impact. Make it matter. Join Digital Solutions at Griffith. Job Description 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 a team that builds tools and platforms for delivering Windows Servers services onsite and soon in the cloud. The position's 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. You will 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. Some experience in PowerShell scripting. Programming and scripting skills applied to automation and solution development, including PowerShell (Desirable). 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. 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 position continuing position, 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. HEW 6 Salary range - $91,843.49 - $97,964.71 + 17% superannuation. Total salary package range $107,456.88 - $114,618.71. 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: 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 Opportunities for internal mobility Griffith's strategic goals are to also increase the proportion of women in senior academic and administrative roles and in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM). 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 qualifications above and the position description) Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position. Closing date: 11:59pm 19 April 2026. All applications must be submitted online. Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update Primary Location (Campus): Brisbane South (Nathan) Employment Type: Full Time Department ID: Infrastructure as a Service - IIW Appointment Type: Continuing

Responsibilities

The primary focus of this role involves operational and project work for the management of Windows servers, applications, and Active Directory within the IaaS Product team. This includes building tools and platforms for delivering Windows Server services onsite and soon in the cloud while providing excellent customer service.