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 Australias 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 youre a strategic thinker skilled relationship builder and natural problem solver who thrives in fast-paced environments wed 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 Universitys 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 $117579 - $132273 per annum 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $137567 - $154759 per annum.

Additional Information :

Why join Griffith
As a values-led organisation at Griffith University weve 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 were committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever youre 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 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 Griffiths 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 

For application and recruitment advice please contact Lane Stachow Talent Acquisition Partner at

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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time