Job Description
Company Description
Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. As an Administrative Support Officer, 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
First Peoples employment at Griffith
Griffith University is committed to increasing First Peoples employment across all areas and levels of the University, with a dedicated First Peoples Employment Action Plan and Reconciliation Statement in place. We are also committed to ensuring that First Peoples staff employed at Griffith feel a sense of community, connection, and collaboration.
By becoming a staff member at Griffith, whether in an Academic or Professional role, you can opt in to our First Peoples Staff Network enabling you to attend regular events across all campuses where you can network with other First Peoples staff at Griffith, and also be notified of career development and progression opportunities allowing First Peoples staff to grow into more senior roles.
Job Description
The School of Nursing and Midwifery welcomes applications for an Administrative Support Officer to join our dedicated professional staff team.
This full-time role is based at the Nathan campus and provides administrative support to the Nursing and Midwifery disciplines, contributing to the delivery of high‑quality learning, teaching and research activities. The position offers variety, with responsibility for a broad range of administrative tasks.
Working closely with both academic and professional colleagues, and under the guidance of the School Manager, the Administrative Support Officer will play an important role in supporting the School’s operations. The role is primarily campus‑based, with opportunities to work across multiple campuses as required.
About you
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised administrator who enjoys being part of a collaborative team and contributing to a busy, dynamic environment. The successful candidate will bring a strong attention to detail, a proactive approach to their work, and confidence using a range of software systems.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Providing responsive and professional administrative support to academic and professional staff
- Supporting HR processes, including casual engagements, advertisement requests and appointment documentation
- Managing diaries and travel bookings, liaising with colleagues across the University, and providing administrative support to working parties and ad hoc committees
- Assisting with the planning and delivery of events and workshops
- Coordinating a welcoming and effective onboarding experience for new staff and HDR students
What we can offer
This is a continuing, full time position primarily based at Griffith University Brisbane South (Nathan) campus. 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 4 range $73,623 - $77,680 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $86,139 - $90,886 per annum.
Additional Information
Why 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. 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 (2025), 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 Modern Slavery Policy.
Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:
A covering letter (2 page limit) outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the _About You_ section above and the position description)
Current curriculum vitae including full contact details
Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.
For further information specifically about this role please contact, Trish Lane, School Manager on [email protected].
For application and recruitment advice, Maria Mahon, Talent Acquisition Partner at [email protected].
For application support, please contact People Services on +61 (0) 7 3735 4011 and quote reference number REF9719O.
Closing date: Sunday 8th March 2026 at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.
Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.
