Company Description

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.

Griffith was created to be a different type of university. As an Executive Support Officer, you’ll find we’re about the transformative power of education, academic excellence and leading research. 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 portfolio of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Indigenous) (DVCI) leads, guides, promotes and works with colleagues across the University in successfully enabling the University’s activity and initiatives in First Peoples learning and teaching, engagement and research innovation, in support of Griffith’s strategic plans.

Under broad direction, the Executive Support Officer will contribute to the efficient and effective operations of the portfolio through the provision of administrative and management support and project coordination.

As Executive Support Officer, you will also:

• Provide high level administrative and executive support, including managing day to day operations.
• Provide project coordination of small-scale projects within established deadlines.
• Undertake research, including the collation and analysis of data from internal data management systems and external sources, and draft complex correspondence, briefing/discussion papers, strategy and position papers and reports.

About you
What matters most is your drive to create a brighter future that benefits all.

You will also have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant skills, knowledge and experience.
• Administrative and management support experience including scheduling appointments, managing executive calendars and overseeing office operations.
• Experience coordinating projects including undertaking research, creating reports, presentations, and spreadsheets.

What we can offer
This is a continuing, full time position primarily based at Griffith University Logan. 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 6 range $89,603 - $95,575 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $104,836 - $111,823 per annum.

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
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme

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. 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 About you section 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 Rachel Bastin, Senior Portfolio Manager, Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Indigenous) at [email protected].

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

For application support, please contact People Services on +61 7 373 54011 and quote reference number REF6810Q.

Closing date: Monday 3 March 2025 at 11:59pm. All applications must be submitted online.

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