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

The School of Nursing and Midwifery is currently recruiting a passionate and dedicated School Manager to join the team of senior administrative staff within the Health Group. This role will ensure the quality and consistency of high service delivery as well as support positive teaching and student experiences across a large school.

The School Manager is the primary advisor to the Head of School and School Executive on all matters pertaining to the University, Group and School policies, operations, and business processes.

Key responsibilities include:

- Providing high level advice and support to the Head of School and other senior staff.
- Support with planning, budgeting, resource management and other operational matters along with external engagement activities.
- Assist with academic work allocation.
- Lead business improvement and change processes.
- Manage and lead School professional staff.

The position actively participates as a member of the School Executive and plays a key role in contributing to the strategic and operational objectives of the School and Group.

About you
To be successful in this position, you will hold relevant tertiary qualifications and evidence of extensive management experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

In addition to the above, you will demonstrate:

- A strategic thinker,



with a track record of developing and maintaining strong relationships.
- A collaborative team member with proven expertise in leading an administrative team in a high-pressure environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience in the preparation of briefings, information papers, budget and other reports.
- Project management and/or business process improvement experience, with an ability to partner with colleagues to overcome complex matters in short timeframes.
- Knowledge and/or experience in the contemporary challenges facing the higher education sector.
- Sound understanding of financial matters including high level reporting.

What we can offer
This is a continuing, full time position primarily based at Griffith University’s Gold Coast campus. 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.

HEW level 9 salary range $137,165 - $142,070 per annum, plus 17% superannuation.

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:

- 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

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. 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:

- 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 Ann Bonner, Head of School on [email protected]

For application and recruitment advice, please contact Maria Mahon, Talent Acquisition Partner at [email protected].

Closing date: 11:59pm AEST 18 September. All applications must be submitted online.

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

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