Griffith University’s Publication Scheme is established under section 21 of the Right to Information Act 2009. The scheme describes and categorises information routinely available from the University and has been developed to give the community greater access to information as part of the response to the review of the Freedom of Information laws.
Accessing this Information
Where possible these documents are available free of charge on the University’s website for downloading. If you are having difficulty accessing any of these documents, you may seek administrative access by contacting the Office of the Vice President (Corporate Services) on (07) 373 55586 or email rti@griffith.edu.au.
Our Publication Scheme
Information is grouped and accessible through seven classes:
- About Us - This describes who we are and what we do
- Our Services - This provides details of the services which we provide
- Our Finances - This describes what we spend and how we spend it
- Our Priorities - This describes what our priorities are and how we are doing
- Our Decisions - This describes how we make decisions
- Our Policies - This describes our internal policies and procedures
- Our Lists - This contains details of our lists and registers
The University’s Publications Scheme does not include the following information:
- Personal information
- Information that could affect our commercial operations
- Information which is archived, out of date or otherwise inaccessible; or
- Information, the routine release of, which would be impractical or resource intensive.
Complaints and inquiries
Any inquiries about this publication scheme or complaints about the information contained in them should be made to Right to Information Services, Office of the Vice President (Corporate Services) on (07) 373 55586 or email rti@griffith.edu.au.
About us
History
The University’s history and its naming in honour of Sir Samuel Griffith Walker.
University Profile
The University’s profile and research and teaching strengths.
Organisational Information
- Organisational Chart (PDF 186k)
- Our campuses
- Services
- Academic Groups and Schools
- Research Centres and Institutes
Legal Framework
Governance
Location and Contact Details
Plans and Publications
The University's priorities and actions are available in its plans and publications.
Annual Report
The University's finances are outlined in the annual reports.
What’s New?
Our services
Griffith University provides a wide range of services locally, nationally and internationally to staff, students, and the wider community.
University finances
Tender opportunities available through Queensland Government e-Tendering.
Detailed information on the University's financial matters is contained in the University's Annual Reports.
Griffith University’s Australian Business Number is: ABN 78 106 094 461.
Our decisions
University Council
Griffith University is governed by an 18 person Council representing University and community interests. Council is led by the Chancellor and Deputy Chancellor, elected by the Council. The Griffith University Act 1998 grants University Council wide powers to appoint staff, manage and control University affairs and property, and manage and control finances to promote the University's interests.
Section 11 of the Griffith University Act 1998 states:
- The Council may delegate its powers under this Act to:
- an appropriately qualified member of the council; or
- an appropriately qualified committee that includes 1 or more members of the council; or
- an appropriately qualified member of the university’s staff.
- to make university statutes or rules; or
- to adopt the university’s annual budget; or
- to approve spending of funds available to the university by way of bequest, donation or special grant
- However, the Council may not delegate its power
Vice President (Corporate Services)
The Vice President (Corporate Services) is the Chief Operating Officer of the University and is responsible for co-ordinating the University's financial, physical, human, legal, management information, corporate operations, and occupational health and safety services. The role is the key advisor to Council on governance and other matters, acts as the University Secretary and is the Public Officer for the University.
Areas under direct management include: Office of Human Resource Management (including Occupational Health and Safety), Office of Finance, Analytics, Planning and Data, Campus Life, Legal Services and Audit, Risk and Compliance.
Vice Chancellor
The Vice Chancellor is the University's chief executive officer and responsible to the Council for the overall direction of strategic planning, finance and external affairs.
University Executive
The Vice Chancellor is supported by an Executive to whom most of the University's organisational units report.
Academic Committee
The Academic Committee is the University's senior academic body. The Committee formulates policy on academic matters including new programs, teaching, learning and assessment, research, promotions, student academic matters, prizes and scholarships.
Committees
Committees are the engine rooms which drive much of the University’s policy and administrative work.
Our lists
This section contains details of lists and registers maintained by Griffith University: