Griffith Institute for Tourism

We founded Griffith University in 1975 to provide education and research services. We operate across five physical campuses in South East Queensland and a Digital campus. We serve 45,000 students and employ 4,000 staff.

We rank in the top 2 percent of universities worldwide. We offer a range of study options, including double degrees. Our graduates achieve 85% employer satisfaction.

Our research includes specialized areas like tourism, with the Griffith Institute for Tourism recognized as Australia’s top tourism research university. We also conduct biomedicine research through the Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics. We provide health clinics offering services in fields like allied health, dentistry, medicine, nursing, nutrition, and psychology.

We engage in community outreach by partnering with schools to offer workshops and on-campus experiences for students in Years 9–12. We also support students with disabilities through accessibility services. Our alumni network connects over 200,000 graduates.

For 50 years, we have been an institution guided by our values and dedicated to making a positive impact. Since 1975, our teaching and research have focused on social justice, environmental sustainability, and inclusive access to education.

Our core values include excellence, ethics, and engagement. We focus on purpose, people, partnerships, and communities. We recognize and respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Our goal is to provide a culturally sensitive environment that promotes reconciliation, education, and engagement.

Our approach is “more than making it. It’s about making it matter.”

We have a community of 4,000 staff members. Our work environment is supportive, inclusive, and safe, with a collaborative team culture. We value diversity, inclusion, and flexibility, and offer accommodations to employees upon request.

We are home to Australia’s most awarded teachers. We are committed to fostering an environment that promotes reconciliation, education, and engagement with First Peoples.

We offer employees a range of benefits, including learning and development support through an educational staff assistance scheme. We provide flexible working arrangements, with a mix of on-campus and work-from-home options.

Other benefits include salary packaging, corporate health discounts, and leave entitlements like paid parental leave and leave loading. We also offer opportunities for internal mobility. For health, safety, and wellbeing, we provide initiatives like on-campus gym facilities. Many positions include a base salary and 17% superannuation.