Job Description

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- Full-time
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- Primary Location (Campus): Brisbane South (Nathan)
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- Employment Type: Full Time
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- Department ID: School of Environment and Science - ESC
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- Appointment Type: Fixed Term
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Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
n Griffith was created to be a different type of university.You’llfindwe’reabout leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and howyou’llachieve them.

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Why?Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from allwalks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

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About the opportunity

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The Training Manager, ARC Training Centre for Climate-Resilient Water leads the development, delivery and continuous improvement of the Centre’s Training and Capacity Development Program. The role is responsible for translating Centre strategy, ARC funding commitments and stakeholder needs into impactful training, capacity-building and engagement initiatives that support industry professionals, researchers and higher degree research candidates.

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Working with a broad range of university, industry and government partners, the Training Manager oversees program planning, stakeholder engagement, budget management, quality assurance, monitoring and reporting. The position also drives collaboration, industry partnerships and professional development opportunities that strengthen Australia’s climate-resilient water capability.

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Based within the International WaterCentre of the Australian Rivers Institute, the role works closely with Centre leadership across Griffith University, The University of Queensland and consortium partners to deliver the Centre’s strategic objectives.

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About you

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- Postgraduate qualification and significant relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and skilled expertise.
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- Demonstrated experience leading the design, delivery and evaluation of complex training, professional development or capacity-building programs.
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- Proven ability to develop and deliver initiatives involving university, industry, government and professional stakeholders.
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- Strong program and project management skills, including budget oversight, risk management, quality assurance, monitoring and reporting.
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- Demonstrated ability to translate strategic priorities and stakeholder requirements into practical plans and measurable outcomes.
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- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and working effectively with staff, contractors, academic contributors and partner organisations.
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- Proven ability to work autonomously, exercise sound judgement and manage competing priorities in a complex environment.
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- Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving and innovation capabilities.
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- Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, facilitation and negotiation skills, with the ability to prepare high-quality proposals, funding submissions, business cases and reports.
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- Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation, funding agreements, contracts, policies and procedures.
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- Experience in the water sector, climate resilience, environmental management or a related field.
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- Experience within a university, ARC Training Centre, CRC or similar research-industry collaboration environment.
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- Experience delivering research translation, Communities of Practice, industry placement or leadership development initiatives.
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- Experience working with international partners and culturally diverse stakeholder groups.
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Candidates must have full unrestricted Australian work rights and will be subject to a National criminal history check.

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What we can offer
n This is a full time, fixed term opportunity until 31st December 2030 based at Brisbane South (Nathan) campus.



As Griffith is a multi-site university, you may be required to work across other locations.
n Griffith University’s sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

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HEW 8 – Base salary - $117,579.27 - $132,273.33 + 17% superannuation. Full package - $137,567.74 - $154,759.79.

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Why join Griffith?
n As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University,we'veworked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

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- Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
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- Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
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- Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
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- Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
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- Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staffassistancescheme
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- Opportunities for internal mobility
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- Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities
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At Griffith,we’recommitted to providing a secure and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and whereveryou’refrom. If yourequireany accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you toparticipatefully in our recruitment experience.

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Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For moreinformationplease visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page.OurUniversityis committed to fostering a safe,respectfuland 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 alsomaintainsa strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Contemporary Slavery Policy .

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Closing date: Monday 2nd November at 11:59pm.

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📌 Training Manager - ARC Training Centre for Climate-Resilient Water (Brisbane)
🏢 Griffith International
📍 Brisbane