Education, Leadership, Management, Research Full Time - Fixed Term
Why?
Griffith brings together exceptional minds 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 Description
Griffith University is recognised as a comprehensive research-intensive university, deploying a transformational research vision that has delivered an exponential uplift in research metrics and redefined how we support research. With our recently published Research and Innovation Plan (2025-2030) we are now poised to enter a new era – one where we scale our efforts, deepen our impact and lead with purpose; it is an exciting time to be a research leader at Griffith University.
The Office for Research drives the University's research agenda by providing end-to-end research management support across the research lifecycle. Griffith's Office for Research has tactically combined research functions that are often separated in other universities, to streamline our end‐to‐end systems and processes, providing a fully integrated model of embedded and comprehensive research support. As such, the Director's role is pivotal in its influence on the University's research success. The Director reports directly to the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research) and works with other business units within the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research) portfolio, including Griffith Enterprise and Griffith Graduate Research School, as well as other central units and academic groups. This key position provides strategic advice and risk management on all research, research funding and research policy matters affecting the overall research performance of the University. The role will lead and direct the overall operations of the Office for Research to support the University's research performance targets and enhance its research profile with its principal external and internal stakeholders at state, national and international levels.
About you
As a key member of the leadership team and advisor to the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research), we seek a leader who has the vision and ambition to help us deliver on our new Research and Innovation trajectory, can see the opportunities available, and respond quickly to leverage them. The Director must be able to lead and deliver more than Griffith has already achieved while remaining cognisant of the governance and compliance framework in which research excellence must thrive. The successful candidate will have demonstrated success in establishing systems, policies and procedures underpinning the delivery of client‐focussed services that enhance institutional performance.
The successful candidate will be a high achieving individual with strategic and dynamic leadership experience, driving performance at the nexus of private and public sectors. Strong interpersonal and relational skills, an inherently collaborative approach, the ability to think big, and to address challenges in the context of an ever‐evolving governance and funding environment will be key attributes for success.
What we can offer
This is a five‐year fixed‐term, full‐time position primarily based at Griffith University Brisbane South (Nathan). As Griffith is a multi‐site University you may be required to work across other locations.
Griffith University's campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.
Salary Range
An attractive salary package will be negotiated.
Additional information
Why Griffith?
As a values‐led organisation, Griffith University has worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:
* Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
* Mix of on‐campus and work‐from‐home options available and a supportive work environment
* Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
* Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
* Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme
* Health Safety and Well‐being initiatives – on‐campus gym facilities
Recruitment Equality and Diversity
Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, 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.
Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.
Closing date
Monday, 22 June 2026 at 5pm. All applications must be submitted online.
Classification
Executive & Senior Management : Director
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