Job description
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
The Advancement Office fosters a culture that actively seeks philanthropic support from philanthropists, charitable trusts and foundations, alumni, staff, students and corporations. The Advancement office engages with people and community groups who want to support Griffith’s educational programs and research. Griffith University’s success depends not only on the future generosity of governments and industry partners, but on donations from individuals, corporations and other organisations.
Join the vibrant and integral Griffith Advancement team and play an important role building on a strong foundation of alumni engagement and supporting programs that facilitate meaningful alumni engagement.
The role works with the Senior Manager, Alumni Engagement in the delivery of bespoke alumni engagement programs such as outstanding alumni awards programs, professional development webinars and other programs as required/designed.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Contribute to the delivery of a program of activities, events, and processes to grow the University’s active engagement with its local, national and international Alumni.
- Coordinate mechanisms to track performance and value realisation on investment in program delivery, and work to ensure best quality up to date records of Griffith alumni and their interactions with the University.
About you
The successful candidate will hold a relevant degree with relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
You will also demonstrate:
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across diverse stakeholders and contexts.
- Proficiency in database and CRM systems, with strong competency in the Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Organisation skills, with a proven ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate logistics, and meet deadlines in fast-paced environments.
- Strong event management capabilities, including planning, coordinating, and executing events with attention to detail and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and consistency in all aspects of work.
- A flexible approach to changing demands and a willingness to take on varied tasks.
What we can offer
This is a fixed term (until October 2026), full-time position and will be primarily based at Griffith University Brisbane South (Nathan) or Gold Coast, with work from home options available. 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 base salary for a HEW Level 5 is in the range $79,705 - $89,416 per annum, plus 17% employer superannuation. The total package is in the range $93,255 - $104,617 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 leave loading
- Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities
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. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.
For further information specifically about this role, please contact Jo Nyland, Deputy Director, Advancement / Director, Alumni Engagement at [email protected]
For application support, please contact People Services on (07) 373 54011 and quote reference number REF9222D.
Closing date: Friday, 9 January 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.
