Platform Engineer - Workspace

Griffith University • Brisbane • 2d ago

Job Description About the Opportunity 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. 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: Provide expert guidance in specific areas, collaborate with others, and recognize personal knowledge limits. Design, code, test, and maintain moderately complex software using standard tools and practices. Define and execute test cases, report results, and identify risks in line with requirements. Install and remove hardware/software, troubleshoot issues, document changes, and guide junior staff. Monitor and manage resource usage, support planning, and apply demand control techniques. Maintain infrastructure, implement changes, automate deployments, and resolve operational issues. Configure and test system components, manage integration plans, and improve tools and processes. About you The occupant of this position will hold a relevant degree with at least 4 years' subsequent relevant experience. 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 campuses. HEW 7 - Base salary range - $101,068.27 - $109,496.54 17% super. Full package range - $118,249.89 - $128,110.96.