Job description
Company Description
Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. 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 Business Partnering team works in a fast-paced, collaborative environment to ensure that Griffith University has a capable, engaged and productive workforce that is fit to deliver its strategic and operational goals.
Initially, this role will be supporting the Health Group and will report to a Senior HR Business Partner. The HR Business Partner will work across a diverse professional and academic portfolio.
Your key responsibilities include:
- Partner with the Senior HR Business Partner to execute on key workforce operational activities
- Provide timely and practical advice on employee related issues (e.g performance management, case management, conflict resolution, coaching)
- Support workforce planning activities & contribute to change management initiatives
- Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture
- Maintain accurate and compliant HR Records
- Contribute to HR projects and initiatives & collaborate with internal stakeholders
- Influencing leaders across the University to foster a culture of belonging, integrity and commitment
What you will bring to this role
- Knowledge of contemporary human resource practices and related legislation and industrial instruments
- Demonstrated ability to provide advice and manage the full range of HR issues
- High level communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Exceptional computer literacy with an ability to use complex HRIS and related reporting/analytics tools
- A degree in Human Resource Management or a related field, and relevant knowledge and experience in human resource management and industrial relations in a diverse and complex organisation.
Applicants must have unrestricted work rights, and the successful candidate will be subject to a national criminal history check.
What we can offer
This is a full-time, fixed-term (until 14 August 2026) opportunity based at our Gold Coast campus. As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations.
HEW 8 salary range $113,713 - $127,923 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $133,044 - $149,669 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
- Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading.
- Opportunities for internal mobility
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 any queries or application support please reach out to Laura Whitworth-Matthews at [email protected]
Closing date: 11:59pm Sunday 18 January 2026. All applications must be submitted online.
