Job Description

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 chance 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.

📌 Executive Officer (Nathan)
🏢 Griffith University
📍 Nathan