Administration and Events Officer

Company Description

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. 

When you join the Griffith Film School, you’ll be part of a team that supports other staff, students and researchers working to make it a brighter future.  We promise a supportive and friendly environment where you’ll collaborate to make an impact.

Job Description

As our Administration and Events Officer, you'll be the connector between Griffith Film School, our students, and the wider world. Your mission? To orchestrate unforgettable experiences and keep our operations running smoothly.

Here's what you'll be doing:

• Bringing events to life: Co-ordinate and deliver a fantastic array of engagement activities—from GFS Experience Week (for school-aged participants) to Orientation for our commencing Film School students, plus our spectacular end-of-year Showcase and Gala, conferences, and beyond. You'll be the creative force turning ideas into reality.
• Mastering the digital space: Leverage your Social Media and Website skills to amplify our reach and keep our community engaged and connected. (Don't worry if you're still building these skills—we love enthusiastic learners)
• Keeping the wheels turning: Provide essential administrative support to keep Griffith Film School's day-to-day operations flowing seamlessly. You'll work with corporate systems like Peoplesoft and the Microsoft 365 suite.  You don't need to have used these systems, but if you're tech-savvy enough to pick them up quickly, even better
• Going the extra mile: As some of our events happen outside standard hours, we're looking for someone flexible and willing to embrace overtime, flex time, or time off in-lieu. We'll make sure you're looked after.

About you
We'd love to hear from you if you've got relevant tertiary qualifications in marketing, communication, public relations, project management or event management. But don't worry if your background is a bit different—what really matters is that you've got proven experience in planning, coordinating and delivering complex projects, events and/or engagement activities. Whether you've studied it formally or learned it on the job, we're keen to meet someone who's passionate about bringing events to life.

You will also have:

• Demonstrated experience coordinating events and engagement activities that enhance student, community and stakeholder participation.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and contribute to the effective operation of a busy academic unit.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, staff, industry representatives and external partners.
• Demonstrated proficiency in digital technologies, including social media, website content management and business software applications.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively, exercising sound judgement, adaptability and a strong commitment to customer service in a higher education environment.

What we can offer
This is a continuing, full-time position primarily based at Griffith University Brisbane City (South Bank). 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
The full-time base salary for a HEW Level 5 is in the range $82,415 - $92,456 per annum, plus 17% employer superannuation. The total FTE package is in the range $96,426 - $108,174 per annum.

Additional Information

Why Griffith?
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
• 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 Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities

How to apply
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.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the About you section above and the position description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights.  Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Brett Wiltshire, School Manager at b.wiltshire@griffith.edu.au.

For application support, please contact People Services on (07) 373 54011 and quote reference number REF11384A.

Closing date: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 11.59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.

Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.