City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · Hybrid
$118k–$132k/yr
Company Description Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why. Griffith University was created to be a different kind of university. As an Executive Officer within Griffith Health, you'll find we're c…
Skills: Strategic Planning, Governance, Operational Oversight, Executive Support, Stakeholder Management
City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · Hybrid
$118k–$132k/yr
Company Description Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why. Griffith University was created to be a different kind of university. As an Executive Officer within Griffith Health, you'll find we're c…
Skills: Strategic Planning, Governance, Operational Oversight, Executive Support, Project Coordination
City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · Hybrid
$118k–$132k/yr
Company Description Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why. Griffith University was created to be a different kind of university. As an Executive Officer within Griffith Health, you'll find we're c…
Skills: Strategic Planning, Governance, Operational Oversight, Executive Support, Project Coordination
City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · Hybrid
$74k–$80k/yr
Company 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 transfo…
Skills: Horticulture, Landscape Maintenance, Open Space Operations, WHS Compliance, Plant And Machinery Operation
Gold Coast City, Queensland, Australia · Hybrid
Company 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 transfo…
Skills: Academic Leadership, Curriculum Design, Pedagogy, Quality Assurance, Strategic Planning
City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · Hybrid
Company 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 transfo…
Skills: Academic Leadership, Curriculum Design, Higher Education Pedagogy, Quality Assurance, Strategic Planning
City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · Hybrid
Company 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 transfo…
Skills: Academic Leadership, Curriculum Design, Higher Education Pedagogy, Quality Assurance, Strategic Planning
Gold Coast City, Queensland, Australia · On-site
$117k–$139k/yr
Company 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 transfo…
Skills: Clinical Counselling, Clinical Supervision, Higher Education Teaching, Curriculum Development, Student Mentorship
Gold Coast City, Queensland, Australia · On-site
$117k–$139k/yr
Company 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 transfo…
Skills: Tertiary Teaching, Curriculum Development, Student Supervision, Academic Research, Course Coordination
Gold Coast City, Queensland, Australia · On-site
$117k–$139k/yr
Company 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 transfo…
Skills: Tertiary Teaching, Curriculum Development, Student Mentorship, Research Supervision, Course Coordination
Warwick, Queensland, Australia · On-site
$170k–$190k/yr
Job Description General Dentist – Warwick, Queensland Make a real impact in regional Australia while enjoying an outstanding work-life balance! Are you a passionate General Dentist looking for a role where you can focus …
Skills: General Dentistry, Clinical Supervision, Patient Care, Mentoring, Interpersonal Communication
City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · On-site
Company 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 transfo…
Skills: General Practice, Primary Healthcare, Sexual Health, Mental Health, Immunisations
Gold Coast City, Queensland, Australia · On-site
$173k–$190k/yr
Company 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 health research, academic excellence, and the …
Skills: Academic Leadership, Curriculum Design, Course Convening, Research Funding, Student Mentoring
City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · On-site
$173k–$190k/yr
Company 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 health research, academic excellence, and the …
Skills: Academic Leadership, Nursing Research, Curriculum Design, Course Convening, Student Mentorship
Gold Coast City, Queensland, Australia · On-site
$173k–$190k/yr
Company 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 health research, academic excellence, and the …
Skills: Academic Leadership, Curriculum Design, Research Funding, Student Mentoring, Course Convening
City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · On-site
Company 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 transfo…
Skills: General Practice, Primary Healthcare, Sexual Health, Mental Health, Immunisations
City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · Hybrid
Company 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 transfo…
Skills: General Practice, Primary Healthcare, Sexual Health, Mental Health, Immunisations
City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · Hybrid
$107k–$163k/yr
Company 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 transfo…
Skills: Quantum Foundations, Quantum Optics, Photonic Experiments, Discrete-variable Quantum Optics, Continuous-variable Quantum Optics
City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · Hybrid
$138k–$155k/yr
Company 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 transfo…
Skills: HVAC Design, Piped Gas Systems, BMS Systems, Carrier HAP, CAMEL
Gold Coast City, Queensland, Australia · On-site
$117k–$139k/yr
Company 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 transfo…
Skills: Student-Centred Learning, Curriculum Development, Research Grant Funding, Academic Publication, Clinical Supervision
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The Executive Officer serves as a strategic partner to the School Executive Team, leading priority initiatives and coordinating complex projects. The role involves driving operational success and enabling informed decision-making across the School of Allied Health, Sport and Social Work.
The candidate must be a highly capable professional with strong judgment and the ability to navigate complex, fast-paced environments. They should possess excellent relationship-building skills and the ability to translate strategic ideas into practical outcomes.
Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith University was created to be a different kind of university. As an Executive Officer within Griffith Health, you'll find we're committed to academic excellence, innovation and impact. But what sets us apart is our belief that great institutions are built by people who can turn ideas into action, strategy into outcomes, and challenges into opportunities.
The Griffith School of Allied Health, Sport and Social Work is one of Australia's leading health education and research environments, bringing together exceptional academics, clinicians, researchers and professional staff who are improving the health and wellbeing of communities locally and globally.
At the centre of this activity sits our Executive Team, and we're looking for an exceptional Executive Officer to become a trusted advisor, influential leader and catalyst for organisational success.
Working closely with senior leaders, you'll help drive major initiatives, coordinate strategic priorities and enable effective decision-making across one of Griffith University's largest and most dynamic academic schools.
Based in Brisbane or the Gold Coast, you'll also be part of a region experiencing unprecedented growth as South-East Queensland prepares to host the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The School's contributions across allied health, sport and social work will help shape the future health workforce, research capability and community outcomes.
This is an opportunity to build an influential career while contributing to work that creates lasting impact.
Are you looking for a role where your thinking matters, your influence is visible, and your work helps shape the future of a large and complex organisation?
The Griffith School of Allied Health, Sport and Social Work is seeking an exceptional Executive Officer to partner with the School Executive Team and help drive strategic and operational success across one of Australia's leading health education and research environments.
Reporting to the School Manager, the Executive Officer is a trusted strategic partner to the School Executive Team, leading priority initiatives, coordinating complex projects and enabling informed decision-making across the School. The role combines strategic planning, governance, operational oversight and executive support, offering exceptional variety and influence.
If you're a strategic thinker, skilled relationship builder and natural problem solver who thrives in fast-paced environments, we'd love to hear from you. This role offers significant exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence outcomes at both strategic and operational levels.
About you
You are a highly capable professional who thrives in complex and fast-paced environments where no two days are the same.
You enjoy working at the intersection of strategy, operations and leadership, bringing curiosity, initiative and sound judgement to complex challenges. You identify opportunities for improvement, anticipate issues before they arise and confidently translate ideas into practical outcomes.
You build trusted relationships quickly and are confident working with senior leaders and stakeholders across a complex organisation. Whether preparing executive briefings, leading projects or facilitating consultation, you bring professionalism, adaptability and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes. Comfortable with ambiguity, you thrive on challenge and take ownership of delivering outcomes.
What we can offer
This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position based at Griffith University, Gold Coast or Brisbane South (Nathan). As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations.
Griffith University’s campuses 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 $117,579 - $132,273 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $137,567 - $154,759 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:
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. 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. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.
Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:
Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
For further information specifically about this role, please contact Karen Brunsden, School Manager at
For application and recruitment advice, please contact Lane Stachow, Talent Acquisition Partner at
Closing date: 11:59pm AEST Sunday, 16 August. All applications must be submitted online.
Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.
Griffith University's School of Environment and Science is at the forefront of scientific and environmental education.
Griffith's School of Environment and Science maintains an illustrious research position across numerous industry sectors which guides and informs its learning and teaching charter. A wide range of pioneering degree programs are available for undergraduate and postgraduate studies across various environmental sectors, biomolecular and biomedical science and forensic science. The Bachelor of Science offering provides an innovative, flexible and interdisciplinary program across 13 majors including chemistry and physics, through to materials science and marine biology. Home to Australia’s first and only program accreditation by the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand, the School also facilitates this country’s only combined qualification in traditional planning practices and environmental science.
Offices: 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Queensland 4111, AU · 1 Parklands Dr, Southport, Queensland 4215, AU
View all jobs at Griffith Science and EnvironmentGriffith University's School of Environment and Science is at the forefront of scientific and environmental education.
Griffith's School of Environment and Science maintains an illustrious research position across numerous industry sectors which guides and informs its learning and teaching charter. A wide range of pioneering degree programs are available for undergraduate and postgraduate studies across various environmental sectors, biomolecular and biomedical science and forensic science. The Bachelor of Science offering provides an innovative, flexible and interdisciplinary program across 13 majors including chemistry and physics, through to materials science and marine biology. Home to Australia’s first and only program accreditation by the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand, the School also facilitates this country’s only combined qualification in traditional planning practices and environmental science.
Offices: 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Queensland 4111, AU · 1 Parklands Dr, Southport, Queensland 4215, AU
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