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

About the Opportunity

We’re seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager to support the end-to-end delivery of major building and infrastructure projects more specifically the delivery of our new Brisbane CBD (Treasury) campus. In this role, you’ll play a key part in coordinating activities across the full project lifecycle – from development to delivery and post-construction support.

Working with a high degree of autonomy, you’ll manage project documentation (including contracts), facilitate stakeholder communication, assist with budgeting and quality control, and ensure ongoing compliance with the Building Code of Australia and other statutory requirements. As the first point of control in the execution of building developments, you’ll help keep projects on track and aligned with university standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative and coordination support to ensure smooth project delivery across all construction phases.
• Prepare and deliver project updates, milestone reports, and communications for internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate procurement activities in line with approved project plans.
• Act as a key liaison between stakeholders, design teams, contractors, and authorities to support project planning, approvals, and delivery.
• Oversee construction progress, ensuring timely delivery of required documentation such as warranties, manuals, and as-built plans.
• Support post-construction reviews, manage the defect period, and ensure contractual obligations are met.
• Promote and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, policies, and health and safety standards.

About you

• The occupant of this position will hold relevant tertiary qualifications and in excess of 3 years of subsequent experience in project management, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and training
• The occupant of this position will hold a Construction Safety White Card (or willing to obtain one as part of onboarding, if not already held).

Candidates must have full unrestricted Australian work rights and may be subject to a National criminal history check.

What we can offer

This is full time, two year fixed term opportunity based at Brisbane South (Nathan). As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations.

HEW 7 Salary – Base range - $101,068.27 - $109,496.54 + 17% super. Full package range - $118,249.89 - $128,110.96.

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:

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
• 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
• Opportunities for internal mobility
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities

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.

How to apply

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

For application and recruitment advice please reach out to Laura Whitworth, Talent Acquisition Partner on [email protected]

Closing date: Tuesday 1st July @ 11:59pm. All applications must be submitted online.