Parklands Dr, Southport QLD, Australia
Employees work in a hybrid mode
Full-time
Primary Location (Campus):Gold Coast
Employment Type:Full Time
Department ID:Department of Tourism and Marketing – TMK
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.
Our Department of Tourism and Marketing combines the expertise of world-renowned academic staff to deliver an unmatched educational experience. Our internationally recognised degrees bring together industry-relevant content, cutting-edge research and strong partnerships.
We are recognized as Australia's top research institution in Marketing as well as Hospitality and Tourism ***** Australian Research Magazine) andranked6th globallyand1st in Australiafor Hospitality and Tourism in theShanghaiRanking (GRAS), ****.
In addition, scheduled to open in the not-too-distant future, our new location, our heritage-listed Treasury Building in Brisbane's CBD, represents an exciting, fresh chapter for the University and our students.
Job Description
As Head of Department, Tourism and Marketing, you will provide strategic leadership to a high-performing academic community renowned for its impact-driven research, industry partnerships and commitment to student success. Reporting to the Dean (Academic), you will shape the direction of the Department, driving excellence across teaching, research, external engagement and people leadership.
This is a unique opportunity to influence the future of two dynamic and globally connected disciplines. You will foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and academic excellence while leading strategic initiatives that enhance the Department's reputation, performance and contribution to Griffith University's vision.
Working closely with colleagues across the Griffith Business School and the wider University, you will champion high-quality learning experiences, support research growth and translation, strengthen industry and community partnerships, and ensure the effective stewardship of resources to achieve ambitious strategic goals.
About you
As a respected academic leader in a Marketing or Tourism (or related) discipline with a strong track record of fostering excellence in teaching, research and external engagement, you bring the strategic vision, leadership capability and collaborative approach needed to lead a diverse academic department and inspire high performance across people, programs and partnerships.
You are an effective relationship builder, able to engage confidently with colleagues, students, industry partners, professional bodies and the broader community. With experience leading complex teams and managing significant resources, you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about creating a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture.
To be successful in this role, you will possess:
A doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline, or equivalent accreditation and standing
Demonstrated leadership experience within higher education or a similarly complex organisation




A strong record of achievement in learning and teaching, research and/or industry engagement
Proven experience managing people, budgets and resources to achieve strategic objectives
The ability to drive innovation, foster collaboration and lead organisational change
Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills
A commitment to academic excellence, integrity, equity, diversity and inclusion

Most importantly, you will be a values-led leader who can inspire others, champion continuous improvement and contribute to Griffith University's reputation as a leading institution for education, research and community impact.
What we can offer
This is a five year fixed-term senior contract primarily based Griffith University Brisbane South (Nathan) or Gold Coast. As Griffith is a multi-site university you may be required to work across other locations.
Griffith University's sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.
Salary Range
A competitive salary will be negotiated with the successful candidate
Additional Information
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 *****), 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 Contemporary 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 Names and contact details of at least three professional referees (no contact will be made without your permission) Visa sponsorship may be available to the successful candidate.
For further information specifically about this role, please contact Professor Martin Berka, Dean (Academic), Griffith Business School via ******
For application and recruitment advice, please contact Kate Watson, Talent Acquisition Partner via ******
Closing date:Wednesday 30th September **** at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.
Please allow at least 2 – 3 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.
Company
Griffith's strategy is unapologetically values-led and future-focused, driven by the real challenges that shape the world we're in.



From advancing Indigenous flourishing and building a more sustainable future to improving health and wellbeing for those too often left behind, Griffith focuses its research, teaching and decisions where they count most. A young university, Griffith has grown from a single campus to become an integral part of Queensland's three largest cities: the Gold Coast, Logan and Brisbane. With more than 45,000 students and a network of over 300,000 graduates, Griffith sits among the top 2 per cent of universities worldwide, ranking first in Queensland and fourth globally in the **** Times Higher Education Impact Rankings.
Teaching to transform futures
Griffith educates for impact. Teaching excellence is expected, supported and rewarded.
The University's educators are among Australia's most recognised, working in learning environments designed to foster curiosity, collaboration and challenge. Griffith offers a distinctive education where world-class research, high-quality teaching and real-world engagement develop graduates with the critical thinking and ethical judgement needed to lead in an AI-saturated world.
Curriculum is developed and co-designed with industry, informed by research and delivered by educators recognised nationally and internationally. Griffith embraces its youth and possibility. Where others see the absence of sandstone, we see freedom to innovate, to adapt and to lead without constraint.
Whichever of our more than 200 degrees they choose, Griffith graduates leave having already contributed to the world they are entering. That is the standard we set and expect.
Research that shapes the world
Research at Griffith is integral to the University's identity and its future. It is a public good, a strategic driver and a source of sustainable revenue. Through focused investment, strong institutes and purposeful partnerships, Griffith translates discovery into policy, practice and enterprise.
The University strongly believes in the importance of tackling climate change, environmental sustainability and health challenges, and focuses its research efforts on delivering impact in these critical areas. This is research with consequence.
This ambition is brought to life through research that crosses disciplines and makes a real impact in communities: from transforming the lives of people with spinal injuries and exploring the origins of humanity to solving Australia's plastic waste problem and supporting the next generation of Queensland children in making healthier choices.
Partnerships with purpose
Engagement at Griffith is enduring, not episodic.
Impact doesn't happen in isolation—it's built through partnerships, which are at the core of everything the University does. By creating internships, clinical placements and real-world projects, collaborating on research and drawing on the strength of our alumni community, Griffith moves ideas out of the University and into the world, where they make a difference.
Griffith works alongside industry, government and community because relevance demands proximity and trust. The University is also proud to be Australia's number one sports university, well-positioned to support the exciting Brisbane **** Olympic and Paralympic Games. Griffith recognises sport as a vehicle for excellence, inclusion and national impact.
The University has always looked beyond its borders, with a clear focus on the Asia–Pacific. Its founders understood Asia's rising global influence and the need for Australians to truly know and engage with our own region.

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