Job Description
Company Description
Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. As a Workplace Relations Specialist, 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 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
As a Workplace Relations Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting fair, consistent and legally sound employment practices across the University. Working within the Office of General Counsel, you will partner with Human Resources, senior leaders and other stakeholders to provide expert workplace and industrial relations advice and help resolve complex employment matters.
Here’s how you’ll make it matter:
Provide expert advice to HR Business Partners and leaders on industrial instruments, employment legislation and workplace relations matters.
Manage complex employment relations cases including performance management, misconduct, grievances and disputes, supporting fair and timely outcomes.
Conduct workplace investigations into allegations of misconduct and policy breaches, ensuring procedural fairness and sound decision making.
Contribute to enterprise agreement negotiations, implementation activities and ongoing industrial compliance across the University.
Strengthen organisational capability by coaching and guiding leaders on workplace relations practices, policies and legislative obligations.
About you
What matters most is your drive to create a brighter future that benefits all. Through our core principles of excellence, ethics and engagement, you’ll thrive on seeing the direct and lasting impact you’ll have on every community and every future.
You will also have:
Relevant qualifications in employment relations, employment law, human resource management or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
Strong knowledge of Australian workplace relations legislation including the Fair Work Act, modern awards and enterprise agreements.
Demonstrated experience managing complex employment relations matters within a large or complex organisation.
Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence, advise and build trust with senior leaders.
Strong judgement, integrity and the ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism.
What we can offer
This is a fixed-term (12-month), full-time position primarily based at the 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 sites 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 8 range $113,226 - $134,373 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $132,474 - $157,216 per annum.
Additional Information
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.
Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading.
Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts.
Opportunities for internal mobility and professional development.
Health, Safety and Wellbeing initiatives including on-campus gym facilities.
Griffith’s strategic goals are to also increase the proportion of women in senior academic and administrative roles and in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM).
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 outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the qualifications above and the position description).
- Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details.
Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.
Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 15 March 2026. All applications must be submitted online.
