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What matters most is why.\nGriffith 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.\nWhy? 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.\nDigital 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.\n About the opportunity\nThe 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.\nThe Senior Platform Engineer - Windows' primary focus is operational and project work for management of Windows Servers, applications and Active Directory.\nTo 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.\nKey Responsibilities\nEnjoy engaging with your peers both within your team and across Digital Foundations on a mix of BAU and project work\nAbility to troubleshoot and work within a small team of engineers. \nBe comfortable working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. \nWant the opportunity to uplift your technical skills. \nEnjoy solving problems and learning something new every day within a supportive team environment. \nAppreciate flexible work-from-home options, with a 60% onsite / 40% remote work split. \nAbout you\nDemonstrated experience supporting a large enterprise Microsoft Windows environment \nDemonstrated experience using Active Directory, Group Policy and SCCM. \nDemonstrated experience in PowerShell and Infrastructure as Code.\nProgramming and scripting skills applied to automation and solution development (Required). \nExperience with cloud-based deployments and support (e.g., Azure, AWS) is well regarded. \nExperience working in an Agile delivery environment is well regarded. \nSoftware Development and/or DevOps skills are well regarded. \nAvailability to participate on the Windows on-call roster, approximately every 4-5 weeks, essential. \nThe occupant of this position will hold a relevant diploma or degree with at least 6 years' subsequent relevant experience.\nApplicants must have unrestricted work rights for the duration of the appointment and may be subject to a criminal history check.\nWhat we can offer\nThis is a full-time, continuing opportunity 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.\nSalary\nHEW 8 - Base range - $117,579 - $132,273 + 17% superannuation. Total salary package range $137,567 - $154,759.\n Why join Griffith?\n\nAs a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:\nWide range of Learning and Development opportunities \nMix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment \nSalary packaging options and corporate health discounts \nGenerous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading \nSupport with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme \nOpportunities for internal mobility \nHealth Safety and Wellbeing initiatives - on campus Gym facilities \nAt 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.\nGriffith 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. 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