Academic Support Officer - continuing and fixed term opportunities

Do you consider yourself motivated, highly organised, and an experienced administrator who thrives in a dynamic work environment?

Provide administrative support, within a designated Program cluster, to ensure effective academic planning and administrative support in relation to course management.

This role works in collaboration with the Program Support Officers, to drive processes and administrative course support to Heads of School (Learning and Teaching), Program Directors and Advisors, Course Convenors, and academic staff.

Contribute to the overall business improvement initiatives and workplace practice changes in support of innovative and responsive academic administration for the success or our staff, our students, and the greater achievements of the University.

About you
To be successful in this role, you will have excellent administrative, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to demonstrate such experience. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant tertiary qualification(s) and display a high level of professional mannerisms to students, colleagues, and academics staff alike. You will also have, but not limited to:

• The ability to problem solve and communicate solutions to the greater team.
• A high level of attention-to-detail
• Proven ability to work independently or within a team across multiple departments/faculties.
• Possess the personality traits of someone who thrives from working in a high-pressure position with deadlines.

What we can offer
There are 2 positions available, Continuing, full time and 12 month fixed term, full time or fractional/part-time, primarily based at either Griffith University Gold Coast or Brisbane South (Nathan) campus. As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations.

Salary Range
The full time equivalent base salary will be HEW Level 5 range $ 77,761- $87,235 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total 1 FTE package will be in the range $90,9881 - $102,065 per annum (pro rata for the duration of your contract).

Additional Information

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 Position Description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

Applicants must have Australian working rights for the duration of this contract. Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Lisa Boulton, Executive Officer, Learning and Teaching via lisa.boulton@griffith.edu.au. 

Closing date: Sunday, 18th January 2026 at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.

Please allow at least 1 – 3 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.

About the Company

• Two  Academic Support Officer positions available in a dynamic work environment
  • Continuing full-time
  • 12-month fixed-term (will consider fractional/part-time)
• HEW 5, Gold Coast or Brisbane South (Nathan) based

Griffith Business School (GBS) delivers outstanding business education and research through engagement with industry, government and the local communities we serve.

Griffith Business School strives to prepare graduates for an ever-changing world where responsible leadership and sustainable business practices are critical. Our strong industry connections and partnerships with many high-profile organisations across the country and throughout the Asia–Pacific region ensures our graduates are equipped to meet the demands of employers, today and in the future.