Job Description

About the opportunity
The Griffith Head and Neck Centre is a newly established joint clinical academic centre of Griffith University and Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service, supported during its founding period by the Garnett Passe and Rodney Williams Memorial Foundation. The Centre brings together clinicians, researchers, educators, scientists, engineers, consumers and industry partners to improve care for people with disorders of the head and neck.

We are seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial Centre Manager to help build the Centre during its formative years.

Working closely with the founding Director, Professor Jason Fleming, you will play a central role in establishing the Centre’s operational foundations while helping shape its long-term growth, partnerships and sustainability. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of a new clinical academic centre with genuine scope to influence its direction from the outset.

This is not a research position, nor is it a traditional administrative role. Dedicated administrative support is provided separately, allowing the Centre Manager to focus on strategic operations, partnership development, governance, business development and program delivery.

About the role
As Centre Manager you will:

- Support delivery of the Centre’s strategic priorities, business planning and governance;
- Develop partnerships with industry, philanthropy, government and academic collaborators;
- Coordinate the Centre’s programs,



initiatives and major projects;
- Oversee financial planning, reporting and performance monitoring;
- Build productive relationships across Griffith University, Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service and external partners; and
- Contribute to the long-term growth and sustainability of the Centre.

This is a part-time (0.5 FTE), fixed-term appointment for five years based at Griffith University’s Gold Coast location. As Griffith University is a multi-campus institution you may be required to work at other campuses or other sites on occasion.

The position is classified at professional staff HEW 8 level, and the step at which the successful candidate is appointed will depend on their educational and professional background.

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 us?
This is a rare opportunity to help establish a current multidisciplinary clinical academic centre from its inception. You will work directly with senior academic, clinical and external partners while contributing to research, education and innovation with the potential to improve patient care across Queensland and beyond.

You’ll join a supportive team within the School of Medicine and Dentistry and Griffith Health and enjoy the flexibility, professional development opportunities and employment perks offered by Griffith University.

📌 Centre Manager, Griffith Head and Neck Centre (Southport)
🏢 Griffith University
📍 Southport