Total 10 job vacancies by Griffith University

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Research Fellow to join the team at The Griffith Institute for Tourism (GIFT). We are seeking a Research Fellow to assist the lead researchers on the Australian Research Council funded project “Extreme Heat in Cities: Co-Developing Just Adaptation for Urban Tourism”.

As a Research Fellow, you’ll be part of an interdisciplinary team across climate change, tourism and health. Key responsibilities include:

• Analyse high-resolution NASA climate data (available open access) to create downscaled climate models for the global Top 100 tourism cities. Calculate heat risk thresholds for visitors and different future time horizons.
• Process local daily climate data from the Bureau of Meteorology and work with remote sensing-derived city heat maps (e.g. using Landsat 8 satellite data) to add spatial layers for tourism activity.
• Under supervision, mine public health data to identify patterns of visitor-related health service usage, spatially and temporally.
• Integrate health data with other relevant datasets, such as spatial heat maps, visitor statistics and other relevant factors. 
• Contribute to developing a predictive model for future tourism-induced strains on the health system.
• Produce and contribute to academic publications and reports arising from the research.

What we can offer
This is a fixed- term (12 month) position, with the possibility of extension for a further year, primarily based at Griffith University, Gold Coast. As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations.

Griffith University’s sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary range
Research Fellow level 1 salary range $97,705 - $107,420 per annum plus 17% superannuation. Total remuneration range $107,298 - 125,682 per annum. 

About the Opportunity

This role is responsible for leading Griffith’s student load and income projections, annual fee reviews, and enabling effective decision making through the student admissions process. It combines analytical insight with creative problem-solving to influence broadly across the University.

The role provides enterprise-wide strategic leadership, driving integrated planning, continuous improvement and strong governance. It builds team capability while leveraging data-driven analysis to enhance financial performance and institutional decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a specialist team that produces highly accurate, detail driven student load and income projections from large and complex datasets to inform budgeting, admissions and strategic planning.
• Manage and manipulate enterprise level data to produce time critical analysis during QTAC admissions cycles, ensuring precision, strong governance and on‑time delivery.
• Build effective relationships across the University to influence student load, admissions and funding processes, clearly communicating complex data insights to diverse stakeholders.
• Lead the annual program fee review, applying rigorous data analysis and continuous improvement to deliver evidence-based pricing recommendations to tight deadlines.
• Analyse government policy and funding changes, proactively modelling impacts on student load, revenue and long‑term financial sustainability.
• Develop long term student load and income forecasts, including scenarios and sensitivities, through sophisticated data modelling and analytical judgement.
• Combine hands-on, detail-level analysis with sound judgement to interpret complex quantitative and qualitative inputs, resolve ambiguity and provide clear, actionable advice.
• Communicate complex analysis clearly and concisely through high‑quality written materials, stakeholder engagement and executive‑level briefings, anticipating information needs and managing competing priorities effectively.

About you

• Proven ability to lead enterprise level strategic thinking, anticipate challenges, analyse complex and ambiguous issues, and deliver sustainable, well considered solutions.
• Advanced analytical capability, with demonstrated experience in scenario modelling, sensitivity analysis, and interpreting trends across large, complex datasets to inform strategic decisions.
• Strong technical expertise in managing, manipulating and analysing data to deliver accurate forecasting, high quality reporting and actionable insights.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise and timely reports, briefs and submissions based on detailed analysis of complex issues and policy settings.
• Highly developed interpersonal and leadership skills, with a proven ability to consult, collaborate and negotiate effectively with senior leaders, colleagues and external stakeholders.

What we can offer

This is full time continuing opportunity based at 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

HEW 10 Salary - $147,057.74 + 17% super. Full package is $172,057.55.

Griffith Review is a strategic and high-profile engagement initiative of Griffith University, A quarterly literary and current affairs journal, Griffith Review published new work from established and emerging writers and thinkers in print and online.

The Senior Editor works alongside the Editor and Editorial Assistant of Griffith Review, and supports the objectives of the publication, by editing (structural and copy) material for print and online publication, managing the journal’s print production process, preparing content for marketing purposes and supporting other activities as required. 

Throughout the publication process, the Senior Editor will liaise with Griffith Review staff, contributors, external and internal stakeholders and suppliers. 

The Senior Editor will work with the Griffith Review team to determine website content, marketing strategies and special projects, contributing to a dynamic publication and events program. 

Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Undertake copyediting and proofreading for the print and online iterations of Griffith Review, and for special projects as required, in line with established procedures, policies and schedules.
• Manage the typesetting and print production for the journal’s quarterly editions, liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate with contributors professionally, sensitively and in a timely manner.
• Support the Editor and Editorial Assistant in reviewing and assessing submissions received for print and online call-outs.
• Oversee management of the Griffith Review website, including the upload of new edition content, in consultation with the General Manager and team members.
• Prepare précis of print and online content, and draft marketing copy in line with publication schedules.
• Source images for print and online use, ensuring all rights and permissions are secured.

About you
The successful candidate will hold a degree in writing, editing and publishing, journalism, professional communication, creative writing or related field, with subsequent experience in a print production, editorial, online, digital, design or publishing environment; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience, education and/or training. 

You will also have:

• Demonstrated experience copyediting and proofreading long- and short-form content for print and online, applying established style guides, house style and workflows to deadline.
• Strong command of grammar, structure and tone, with meticulous attention to detail and factual accuracy.
• Experience liaising with contributors, authors and partners with tact and clarity, including handling sensitive edits and meeting competing deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience sourcing images for print and digital use, including negotiating or securing rights and permissions, managing credits, and ensuring compliance with copyright and licensing requirements.
• Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple concurrent deadlines across quarterly cycles, with strong organisational skills and proactive risk management.
• Commitment to editorial excellence, collaborative practice, and respectful, inclusive engagement with contributors and colleagues.

What we can offer
This is a fixed term (12 months), 60% part-time position primarily based at Griffith University Brisbane City (South Bank) Graduate Centre. 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 for a HEW Level 6 is in the range $94,966 - $101,295 per annum, plus 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $111,110 - $118,515 per annum.

Griffith Law School contributes to the University’s culture and achievements through its own commitment to social justice and through offering a curriculum that is practical, critical and global in outlook. Griffith Law School is home to internationally renowned scholars who are at the forefront of legal research and reform. Our legal research has been consistently recognised by the Australian Research Council as 'above world standard'.

In 2025, the discipline of law at Griffith University was ranked 39th in the world, and 2nd in Australia (2025 Academic Ranking of World Universities).

The Law School is seeking an experienced Lecturer (Level B) or Senior Lecturer (Level C) to make significant contributions to high-quality teaching and to play a major role in scholarship, research and/or professional activities, with a particular interest in those with experience teaching Priestley 11 subjects including in the area of Ethics and Professional Responsibility in Practice.

Key responsibilities for a Lecturer (Level B) include but not limited to:

• Foster an outstanding student experience and encourage active participation and engagement in learning and teaching across the spectrum of the University’s undergraduate, and postgraduate program suite facilitating high quality, student-centred learning activities consistent with Griffith Graduates of the Future strategy.
• Continuously improve teaching practice through professional development and critical reflection informed by a range of evaluation approaches.
• Inform the quality, innovation, currency and evidence-base of teaching and learning through scholarly activities, commitments and outputs.
• Provide educational contributions through responsibility for academic courses.
• Contribute to the advancement of knowledge through a balanced research portfolio of high-quality outputs that demonstrate impact.
• Undertake research that has the potential to achieve impact on policy and practice in the wider community.
• Contribute to the enhancement of the School/Department standing and reputation by promoting educational and research activities with external communities.

Key responsibilities for a Senior Lecturer (Level C) - as above for Level B plus the following:

• Develop and implement evidence-based strategies that facilitate improved student retention, employability and successful outcomes for students.
• Provide educational leadership to a discipline including responsibility for academic courses and programs.
• Undertake high quality research that may have measurable impact on policy and practice in the wider community and attract and generate competitive research funding.
• Provide academic leadership ensuring consistently high-quality experiences and outcomes are achieved for higher degree research (HDR) candidates.
• Promote and enhance higher degree research programs and adopt strategies to encourage a pipeline of strong HDR students.
• Provide research leadership to the Department/School through collaboration with other staff and/or undertaking leadership of a research team.

This is a continuing, full-time position based at either Griffith University Brisbane South (Nathan) or Gold Coast. 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 for an Academic Level B is in the range $117,076 - $139,031 per annum, plus 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $136,979 - $162,667 per annum.

The full-time equivalent base salary for an Academic Level C is in the range $143,418 - $165,374 per annum, plus 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $167,799 - $193,487 per annum.

About the Opportunity
The Senior Executive Officer role is an exciting opportunity to work at the centre of Griffith’s strategic agenda. The role works closely with Griffith’s Vice Chancellor and Executive Group members to drive outcomes. The Senior Executive Officer is a key leadership role within the the Office of the Vice Chancellor (OVC) and works closely with the Director OVC.

The Senior Executive Officer role is ideally suited to someone who thrives in a high paced environment, has experience working closely with senior executives and brings a broad skillset across project management, governance and policy. The role requires excellent professional judgetment and the ability to build trust with a range of stakeholders.

With a continuing appointment, flexible work options, generous benefits, and a HEW 10 package, this role offers both meaningful influence and long-term career growth.

Key responsibilities

• Act as Secretary to the University Executive Group, coordinating meetings, preparing high quality briefings and driving the delivery of actions arising from Executive decisions.
• Lead the implementation of Executive Group decisions, partnering with Portfolios to ensure outcomes are clearly communicated and effectively actioned.
• Coordinate reports and submissions from the Vice Chancellor to University Council, Council sub Committees and the Executive Group.
• Work closely with key offices to deliver high impact briefing materials, speeches and communications for the Vice Chancellor’s meetings, events and engagements.
• Research and analyse complex information to produce concise briefings, position papers and submissions aligned to the University’s strategic priorities.
• Manage award and external recognition submissions, showcasing University and individual excellence.
• Oversee University‑wide change impact assessments, collaborating with Portfolios, Transformation and Internal Communications to support effective change delivery.
•  Manage the operational and administrative functions of the Vice Chancellor’s Office, including budget and resource management, to ensure a high‑performing executive office.

About you

• Demonstrated experience working closely with senior executives, ideally in a University.
• Proven ability to translate executive decisions into outcomes, working collaboratively across complex organisations to drive delivery.
• Exceptional research, analytical and writing skills, with the ability to extract complex information into clear, concise and strategic advice for senior decision makers.
• Highly developed stakeholder engagement skills, with the judgement, discretion and influence required to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, executive environment.

Candidates must have full unrestricted Australian work rights and may be subject to a National criminal history check.

What we can offer

This is a continuing opportunity 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

HEW 10 salary – Base range - $142,222.18 + 17% super. Full package - $166,399.96.

Based at our Brisbane South (Nathan) campus, we have an opportunity for a 0.6 FTE (60%) Medical Receptionist. 

As a Medical Receptionist (Griffith’s title for this role as per the Position Description is Student Services Officer), you will be first point of contact for clients, external agencies and employees who use our services.

In this position you will work collaboratively with colleagues across Health & Medical Services, Counselling & Wellbeing Services, Disability & Accessibility Services, Chaplaincy Services, and with visiting health practitioners.

Your responsibilities will include:

• providing high level administrative support
• managing client bookings for Student Wellbeing & Accessibility
• processing billings and undertaking financial reconciliation for the Health and Medical Service

The open hours are from 8.30 – 4.30 so you will need to be available for rostered start times of 7.45, 8 0r 8.30 between Monday – Friday and available to work until 5pm.

It is essential you be, and remain, vaccinated against the following vaccine preventable diseases during their employment: measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chicken pox), pertussis (whooping cough) and hepatitis B. It is also essential you have Medical Reception experience. 

What we can offer
The full-time base salary is HEW Level 4, $73,623 - $77,680 + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $86,139 - $90,886 per annum. (This position is Pro Rata at 0.6 FTE, 3 days per week)

You will be based at our Brisbane South (Nathan) campus which sits in the heart of the Toohey forest.   As Griffith is a multicampus university, across campus travel may be required.

About you
It is essential you have demonstrated experience as a Medical Receptionist working in a clinical / medical environment.

In addition

• you are a team player, have excellent interpersonal skills, are respectful and willing to go the extra mile.
• you can multitask, provide high level administrative support across the unit, manage billing within the Health and Medical Services and be responsible for the management of cash and EFTPOS transactions and reconciliation.
• you are familiar with practice management systems (Genie and Point and Click preferred, but not essential), coordinating practitioner appointment books, appropriately triaging clients and adept at systems including Microsoft O365.
• highly developed customer service skills which will ensure you thrive in this role. 

Reporting to the Dean (Research), Griffith Health, you will play a key role in supporting the efficient and effective operation of the portfolio. You will provide dedicated executive assistance to senior leadership, ensuring seamless coordination of activities and contributing to the overall success of the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-level executive support, including complex diary management, coordination of meetings, and arranging domestic and international travel.
• Manage day-to-day administrative operations, including information flow, email monitoring, and responding to enquiries in a timely manner.
• Maintain and support administrative processes, including financial and HR systems.
• Develop strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and coordination.
• Prepare, format and draft a range of documents, including reports, submissions and presentations.
• Provide secretarial support to committees and working groups, including agenda preparation and minute taking.
• Coordinate events, workshops, conferences, and visitor itineraries.
• Contribute to projects and undertake ad hoc research activities as required.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, University policies, and health and safety requirements.

About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:

• An associate diploma qualification with relevant experience in an executive support or advanced administrative role, or an equivalent combination of skills and experience.
• Demonstrated experience providing high-level administrative support to senior stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A high level of discretion, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively.

What we can offer
This is a continuing, full-time position primarily based at Griffith University Gold Coast. As a multi-site University, you may be required to work across other locations as needed.

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 5 range $79,705 - $89,416 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $93,255 - $104,617 per annum.

Griffith University is seeking a dedicated and experienced General Dentist to join our team at the Warwick Dental Clinic.

This is a unique opportunity to combine clinical practice with teaching, delivering high-quality dental care while supporting the development of future dental professionals. Based at our Warwick facility, you will also play a key role in strengthening the clinic’s presence within the Warwick and Granite Belt communities.

The core focus of this role is the supervision of fifth-year undergraduate dental students undertaking comprehensive patient care across all disciplines, at the level of a General Dental Practitioner.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality general dental care to patients
• Supervise and support fifth-year undergraduate dental students in clinical settings
• Develop treatment plans and cost estimates in collaboration with students and patients
• Deliver patient care during non-teaching periods
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records using the Titanium patient management system
• Adhere to infection control protocols and clinic policies
• Participate in clinical meetings, academic activities, and collaborative initiatives
• Support patient screening and allocation for teaching purposes
• Promote compliance with relevant legislation, University policies, and professional standards

About you
To be successful within this role, you will have:

• A qualification that enables registration as a General Dental Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (Ahpra)
• The ability to work independently as a clinician
• Experience in teaching, supervision, or working with dental students in a clinical environment (highly regarded)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with academic staff and contribute to multidisciplinary activities

What We Can Offer
This is a fixed-term, full-time position until December 2026, with the possibility of extension, based at the Griffith University Warwick Dental Clinic. The successful candidate is expected to attend the location in person as a normal requirement of the role.

Salary range
An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful candidate.

About the Opportunity

Griffith University’s Quantum and Advanced Technologies Research Institute (QUATRI) undertakes world-leading research in quantum theory, quantum experiments, and micro- and nano-technology. The Institute comprises more than 100 researchers with numerous collaborations. Our research encompasses many areas, including quantum information processing, quantum foundations, ultrafast quantum processes, microfluidics, nanomaterials, and compound semiconductor fabrication. The Institute hosts a node of the Australian Research Council’s Centre of Excellence for Quantum Computer Performance and Integration, and partners with many outside bodies including Psi-Quantum and The Australian Nanofabrication Facility. It is the premier place in Australia for quantum foundations research (theory and experiment).

Key Responsibilities

We are seeking a Research Fellow in quantum foundations to work on the externally funded project, “Advancing Quantum Experiments to Test Reality Beyond Bell’s Theorem” held by Prof. Howard Wiseman, Assoc. Prof. Eric Cavalcanti and Dr Nora Tischler at Griffith University. This grant builds on the Local Friendliness No-Go theorem published by us and co-workers (Bong et al., Nature Physics 2020), in particular with new experiments inspired by it, and working out the implications of the theorem and variations on it. The job will include conceptual analysis in quantum foundations, analytic calculations in quantum information theory, and may require coding on both classical and quantum computers. 

Success in this role requires collaboration with theorists Wiseman and Cavalcanti, and engagement with experiments led by Tischler and international collaborator Dr William Zeng (Unitary Foundation).

About you

• To be successful within this role, you will hold a PhD in Physics, or Philosophy of Physics, or equivalent qualifications/work experience in a relevant field.
• You will have demonstrated research experience in quantum foundations or fundamental aspects of quantum mechanics, especially quantum information.
• You will have a record of publication in high-quality peer-reviewed journals. 
• You will have the passion and a demonstrated ability to undertake and communicate high-quality research.
• You will have high-level interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication skills, which enable you to collaborate and work effectively as a team member.
• In addition, you will have a high level of self-motivation and the ability to take initiative and work independently.

What we can offer

The position will have a primary location at Griffith University’s Gold Coast Campus (with Cavalcanti), or its Brisbane South Campus, Nathan (with Wiseman), to be negotiated with the successful applicant before the start date. But the appointee will be expected to visit both campuses weekly.

This is a full time fixed-term position for 18 months. Sponsorship may be offered for the right candidate. 

Salary Range

Research Fellow Grade 1 – Base salary range - $88,689.84 - $103,888.71 + 17% superannuation (pension fund).

About the Opportunity 

Under broad direction, the Executive Officer provides high level operational and executive support to the Director of Office of the Vice Chancellor and Government Relations and coordinates all activities associated with the government relations portfolio.  

The Executive Officer undertakes high level project work, developing strategy, briefing and position papers with respect to issues associated with government relations. This position provides first line advisory services to internal departments or external agencies seeking information from the Office.  This position is also required to provide support in policy drafting, revision and evaluation. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Provide high level executive and administrative support to the Director, Office of the Vice Chancellor and Government Relations, including coordination of actions arising from key decisions.  

• Research, analyse and prepare briefs, correspondence, presentations, reports, and strategy or policy papers for senior executives and internal and external stakeholders.  

• Manage complex and sensitive matters on behalf of the Director, exercising sound judgement and discretion.  

• Lead coordination and project management of special initiatives, projects and events.  

• Build and maintain effective relationships and networks across the University and with government, industry and community stakeholders.  

• Provide subject matter expertise and policy advice across a range of portfolio activities.  

• Undertake additional responsibilities aligned with the seniority and objectives of the role as required. 

About you 

• The occupant of the position will hold postgraduate qualification or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training. 

What we can offer 

This is a part time (2 days per week) fixed term opportunity until 27/01/2027 based at 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 
 
HEW 8 Salary – FTE base salary range - $113,713.03 - $127,923.91 per annum + 17% super. Pro-rata base salary - $45,485.21 - $51,169.57 + 17% super.