Platform Engineer

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. 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.

About the Opportunity

Platform Engineers are accountable for ensuring high availability, resilience, and security of platforms as well as business operations / services; incorporating automation to reduce repetition. They ensure continued successful operation of technology platforms, minimising any disruptions that can impact client experience. They perform operations activities for platforms such as managing availability, capacity, service levels, support, upgrades, and patching. They also provide support to development and implementation through testing; systems integration, configuration, and installation; and post implementation support. They actively contribute to the ongoing continual improvement of Platform Engineering practices, methods, and tools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support, monitoring and provisioning of pre-production and production application and integration environments/platforms
• Work with projects, product teams and/or vendors to implement and/or support integrations between on prem systems or hybrid integrations with third party solutions
• Support, installation, configuration, upgrades and patching of applications
• Use observability tools to create checks, dashboards and surface key metrics to support product teams
• Use DevOps methodology and tools such as Azure DevOps, Octopus Deploy and PHIRE to manage release on key enterprise platforms including but not limited to Azure, PeopleSoft, .NET, UiPath.
• Automate repeatable processes
• Work with projects and product teams to support and enhance their software delivery processes

About you

• You have a can do attitude and like working as part of a fun, supportive team
• A desire to work with and learn a broad range of technologies and platforms, with the ability to specialise in a few key areas
• A versatile IT professional with a background as either an Enterprise Applications Engineer, Integration Specialist, DevOps Engineer or similar
• Demonstrated technical competency, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with change management processes
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal along with the ability to liaise with a range of stakeholders

Flexibility to work evenings and weekends will be required as part of this position.

Candidates must have full unrestricted Australian work rights and may be subject to a National criminal history check.

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.

HEW 7 Salary – Base range - $101, $109, % super. Full package range - $118, $128,110.96.

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. 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 [email protected]

Closing date: Open until filled. All applications must be submitted online.