Griffith University

Higher Education

WorkshopsManager(Sciences)

A$118–132k Nathan, Australia FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Workshops Manager (Sciences) at Griffith University. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. Oversee the day‑to‑day operations of the EWS and MWS, including facilities, equipment, health and safety, and risk management.. Manage the end‑to‑end customer request process, from enquiry and quoting through to scheduling, delivery, and issue resolution.”

What You'll Achieve.

ensuring the efficient flow of work through the workshops; maintaining operational and financial performance

Industry & Context.

Higher Education

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications, at least 5 years relevant experience in an Electronic, Mechanical, Mechatronics (or other relevant technical discipline) management or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training

What You'll Do.

Oversee the day‑to‑day operations of the EWS and MWS

Manage the end‑to‑end customer request process

from enquiry and quoting through to scheduling

and issue resolution.

mentor and develop technical staff across both workshops

identifying skills gaps and supporting training and development.

Build and maintain relationships with internal and external clients

and commercial activities.

Ensure effective prioritisation of work in line with workshop access policies and competing demands.

Maintain operational financial control

contributing to budgeting

and efficiency improvements.

Drive continuous improvement through the development of policies and operational change initiatives.

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

liaises with both internal stakeholders and external clients to support and coordinate all workshop activities

Full Job 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. About the Opportunity The Workshops Manager oversees the day to day operations of the Sciences Electricial (EWS) and Mechancial Workshops (MWS), ensuring the efficient flow of work through the workshops. This role is responsible for leading and managing technical staff, monitoring job progress, and maintaining strong operational and financial performance. As the primary point of contact, the Workshops Manager liaises with both internal stakeholders and external clients to support and coordinate all workshop activities. Key Responsibilities * Oversee the day‑to‑day operations of the EWS and MWS, including facilities, equipment, health and safety, and risk management. * Manage the end‑to‑end customer request process, from enquiry and quoting through to scheduling, delivery, and issue resolution. * Lead, mentor and develop technical staff across both workshops, identifying skills gaps and supporting training and development. * Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external clients, supporting research, learning, teaching, and commercial activities. * Ensure effective prioritisation of work in line with workshop access policies and competing demands. * Maintain operational financial control, contributing to budgeting, cost management, and efficiency improvements. * Drive continuous improvement through the development of policies and operational change initiatives. About you * The occupant of this position will hold postgraduate qualifications or pro

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