Executive Officer

Are you looking for a role where your thinking matters, your influence is visible, and your work helps shape the future of a large and complex organisation?

The Griffith School of Allied Health, Sport and Social Work is seeking an exceptional Executive Officer to partner with the School Executive Team and help drive strategic and operational success across one of Australia's leading health education and research environments.

Reporting to the School Manager, the Executive Officer is a trusted strategic partner to the School Executive Team, leading priority initiatives, coordinating complex projects and enabling informed decision-making across the School. The role combines strategic planning, governance, operational oversight and executive support, offering exceptional variety and influence.

If you're a strategic thinker, skilled relationship builder and natural problem solver who thrives in fast-paced environments, we'd love to hear from you.  This role offers significant exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence outcomes at both strategic and operational levels.

About you

You are a highly capable professional who thrives in complex and fast-paced environments where no two days are the same.

You enjoy working at the intersection of strategy, operations and leadership, bringing curiosity, initiative and sound judgement to complex challenges. You identify opportunities for improvement, anticipate issues before they arise and confidently translate ideas into practical outcomes.

You build trusted relationships quickly and are confident working with senior leaders and stakeholders across a complex organisation. Whether preparing executive briefings, leading projects or facilitating consultation, you bring professionalism, adaptability and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes. Comfortable with ambiguity, you thrive on challenge and take ownership of delivering outcomes.

What we can offer

This is a fixed term, full-time position based at Griffith University, Gold Coast or Brisbane South (Nathan). 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 8 range $117,579 - $132,273 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $137,567 - $154,759 per annum.

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:

• Opportunities to work closely with leading researchers addressing real-world health challenges
• A collaborative and supportive team environment within a research-active School
• Mix of on-campus and flexible work options
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• 50% fee discount for work related postgraduate Griffith degrees

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.
• For further information specifically about this role, please contact Karen Brunsden, School Manager at  [email hidden]
• For application and recruitment advice, please contact Lane Stachow, Talent Acquisition Partner at [email hidden]
• Closing date:  11:59pm AEST Sunday, 16 August. All applications must be submitted online.
• Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.