Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. 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 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 DescriptionAbout the Opportunity
The Business Support Officer plays a key role in ensuring the effective and efficient operation of Griffith Accommodation, providing high‑level administrative and operational support to the Accommodation Manager. As a member of the Griffith Accommodation team, the role supports services for current and prospective residential students. The position requires flexibility in working hours, including occasional work outside standard office hours.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high‑level administrative support to the Accommodation Manager, including project assistance, research and reporting.
- Manage key administrative functions such as incident reporting, statistics, procedures, business documentation, marketing materials, website content and meeting coordination.
- Support WHS, compliance and legislative requirements, including inspections, record‑keeping, reporting, process improvements and training activities.
- Deliver operational support to the Residential Life and Operations Coordinators as required.
- Maintain day‑to‑day functionality of StarRez and SharePoint systems and assist with system updates and IT‑related projects.
About you
- The occupant of this position will hold relevant tertiary qualifications or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Be eligible for or hold a blue card.
What we can offer
This is full time, fixed term opportunity until January 2027 based at Brisbane South (Nathan) . As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations.
This position requires flexibility in working hours, including work outside standard office hours for operational requirements, and participation in an on‑call arrangement.
Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples
Salary Range
HEW 5 salary range - $82,415 - $92,456 per annum + 17% superannuation. Total remuneration range $96,426 - $108,174 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:
Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
- Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
- Opportunities for internal mobility
- Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities
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.
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
Closing date: 11.59pm Sunday 10 May. All applications must be submitted online.
