Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. As Quality Manager, 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.

The Griffith School of Engineering and Built Environment (EBE) offers a broad range of engineering programs and has an active research culture which has helped foster strong links with high schools and community groups plus key industries on a local, national and global level.

Queensland Microtechnology Facility (QMF) is a state-of-the-art research and prototype-development lab at the Queensland Quantum and Advanced Technologies Research Institute (QUATRI). With the aim of developing technologies that can be directly ported to industry for volume manufacture, QMF provides integration of research flexibility and processing at semiconductor-industry standards, aimed at bridging the gap between university research and industry. Activities focus on post-silicon materials, with research expertise in power SiC devices, SiC MEMS, microfluidics, and quantum/photonic devices.

The Quality Manager role is pivotal in ensuring the highest standards of reliability and precision in our microfabrication processes. The role involves developing, implementing and monitoring engineering projects and technical operations, ensuring all laws, regulations, policies and safety standards are met. The position will be responsible for managing and operating state-of-the-art micro/nano-fabrication equipment, maintaining rigorous quality management systems, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and engineering specifications. Be a part of cutting-edge innovation and excellence in microtechnology!

As Quality Manager, you’ll take on complex challenges, using your skills and experience to drive meaningful change. Here’s how you’ll make it matter:

• Leading and delivering the Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Program for microfabrication processes, ensuring reliability and precision.
• Managing and operating advanced micro/nano-fabrication equipment, including an epitaxial reactor for 4H SiC deposition.
• Ensuring compliance with engineering standards of quality, cost, safety, and performance.
• Providing staff training and guidance on technical issues and quality practices related to engineering projects, prepare risk assessments, and maintain SOP documentation for QMF processes.

About you
To be successful in this role you will hold a bachelor’s degree or higher in the area of engineering, technology, material science, physics, chemistry or a relevant discipline along with extensive experience in a senior scientific role, or possess an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

You will also have:

• Proficiency in managing and operating advanced micro/nano-fabrication equipment, with a strong background in Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) and maintaining quality management systems.
• Excellent project management and analytical skills, with experience in ensuring compliance with engineering standards and contributing to research and development projects.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities, with a history of preparing risk assessments, maintaining SOP documentation, and providing staff training on quality practices.
• Thorough understanding of Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) procedures and requirements.

What we can offer
This is a fixed term (until 28/02/2028), full time position primarily based at Griffith University Brisbane South (Nathan). As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations.

Griffith University’s sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary Range
The full time equivalent base salary will be HEW Level 8 range $113,713 - $127,923 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $133,044 - $149,670 per annum.

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
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities

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. 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.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Professor Sima Dimitrijev, School of Engineering and Built Environment at [email protected].

For application and recruitment advice, please contact Ms Corinna Gartrell, Talent Acquisition Partner at [email protected].

For application support, please contact the Corporate Services Service Centre on +61 7 373 54011 and quote reference number REF8824U.

Closing date: Monday 3 November 2025 at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.

Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.