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A career creating a brighter future for all
Griffith’s greatest goal is that our work creates positive, meaningful change in society, as well as in the lives of our staff and students. Our people are part of an organisation that lives its values and strives to create a brighter future for all.
What makes Griffith a great place to work?
At Griffith, you’ll find a community that is based on values.
Excellence
We believe excellence should have impact. It’s why we’re here. We strive for the highest possible standards in teaching and research, while ensuring we create positive effects for our communities.
Culture
Our people thrive in a culture of support and inclusivity, united by a shared purpose. We bring together exceptional thinkers from diverse disciplines to tackle the greatest challenges of our time.
Opportunity
Griffith was created to be a different kind of university. We’re proud of our past, but we understand that true progress comes from challenging the status quo. That’s why we’re excited for what we’re building next.
Employee Benefits
At Griffith, we put our people first and foremost. We provide a workplace that prioritises the health and well-being of its staff. Employees have access to various leave options, and flexible work arrangements, along with benefits such as competitive superannuation, study support and salary packaging. Within a culture of excellence, we provide job satisfaction and opportunities for career development.
Flexibility and Leave
Griffith understands the importance of maintaining a good work/life balance. We offer a range of leave options and provide flexible working arrangements.
Career development
We sustain a culture of high performance and excellence by empowering staff to reach their potential with opportunities for personal recognition, study programs, and career development.
Superannuation
UniSuper is our partnered Super fund for employees with a competitive 17% employer contribution rate for fixed term or continuing staff.
Salary packaging
We recognises the value and flexibility salary packaging offers our staff. Staff members can sacrifice part of their salary in return for benefits.
Health Insurance
Griffith offers a choice of four health plans. These health funds offer eligible staff attractive rates for private medical insurance.
Current opportunities
Enjoy a career that offers learning and growth, a position with Griffith University is your next step.
Casual employment
Express your interest in casual academic, research and professional employment opportunities.
About Griffith
For almost 50 years, we has been proudly doing things differently at Griffith. Our people have challenged convention, adapting and innovating to pioneer solutions ahead of our time. Here, you’ll find high-impact research, outstanding student experiences, and a genuine commitment to social justice, inclusivity and sustainability.
Griffith places, spaces and communities
At Griffith, it’s not just about the work you do and how you do it—it’s also about where you’ll make your impact. Spanning three cities in South East Queensland, our five physical campuses each offer a place for our people to connect and collaborate. From the city to the beach and the bush, you’ll find spectacular environments and vibrant city life. We also have thriving digital spaces, allowing our staff and students to work together on and off-campus.
First Peoples employment
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, their communities and their values are embedded within Griffith’s core culture and identity. We have a strong commitment to First Peoples employment and career progression.
Griffith has given me the opportunity to engage with students, academics and the broader community, to enact processes that prioritise Indigenous voices in shaping outcomes.
Dr Kerry Hall
Lecturer, First Peoples Health
Project Officer, Embedding Indigenous Content
Equity, diversity and inclusion at Griffith
We understand that equity, diversity and inclusion create a culture where our people thrive, allowing our staff to excel and create positive impact in our communities.
The University welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and people who are from cultural and linguistic diversity groups. In particular, the University understands that some candidates (for example, trans and gender diverse and people with a disability) may have specific questions or concerns regarding their application and welcomes candidates to contact Ashley Vidulich, Senior Diversity and Inclusion Partner at a.vidulich@griffith.edu.au for a confidential discussion.
Opportunities for students
We know our students make an impact in the world. Through our support and guidance, we can assist students with both personal and career development.
Sustainable Development Goals
Griffith University is aligned with the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and committed to tackling global challenges around decent work and economic growth.
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Recruitment enquiries
If you have an enquiry about an advertised role, please reach out to the contact listed on the job advertisement. For all other enquiries please complete the form below or contact our People Services team.