Executive Support Officer

• Full-time
• Primary Location (Campus): Gold Coast
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Department ID: Pro Vice Chancellor (Sciences) - PVS
• Appointment Type: Continuing

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 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.

Job Description

About the Opportunity

The Griffith Sciences Group takes pride in its ongoing global contributions to the higher education sector. We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Executive Support Officer to primarily support our Dean Academic.

As an Executive Support Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the smooth and efficient delivery of a portfolio of activities in the Dean (Academic) office – including the International portfolio for the Sciences Group.

Working under broad direction, you will provide high level administrative and operational support, assist with coordinating projects, and contribute to management activities. Your responsibilities will include support for committees, project-based work, and operational support for internationalisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high level administrative and operational support, including day to day coordination and contributing to Operational and Strategic Plan delivery.
• Coordinate small scale projects, ensuring milestones and deadlines are met.
• Conduct research, analyse data from internal and external sources.
• Coordinate activity involved in hosting visiting delegations onshore, and offshore international recruitment and marketing.
• Assist in development and maintenance of international partnerships.
• Manage complex information requests, ensuring timely and appropriate responses.
• Assist staff with University enterprise systems (finance, HR, procurement).

About you

• The occupant of this position will hold relevant tertiary qualifications and subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant skills, knowledge and 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 a continuing opportunity based at Griffith University Gold Coast. 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

HEW 6 salary – Base range - $91,843.49 - $97,964.71 + 17% super. Full package range - $107,456.89 - $114,618.72.

Additional Information

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
• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme
• Opportunities for internal mobility
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities

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.

How to apply

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

For application and recruitment advice please reach out to Laura Whitworth, Talent Acquisition Partner on laura.whitworth@griffith.edu.au

Closing date: Sunday 22nd March at 11:59pm. All applications must be submitted online.