Hdr Partnerships Officer

**Company Description**
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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. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

**Why?** Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

The focus of the HDR Partnerships Officer is to support the promotion, development and maintenance of HDR partnerships, including with local, national and international organisations. The role will support activities that lead to a growth in external industry engagement activities and funding opportunities. They will help to maximise the University-wide approach to Higher Degree Research placements and experiences in the context of graduate employment.

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:

- Enhance communication mechanisms between all relevant University stakeholders to enable an uplift in partnerships, and particularly in HDR internship placements.
- Provide guidance to key University stakeholders on industry placements, projects, and industry mentoring, including the development of resources, templates and guides to enact relevant policy and procedures for the HDR Portfolio.
- Provide accurate and timely responses to partnership enquiries to ensure relationships between Griffith Stakeholders and external partners are nurtured, and opportunities are progressed.

**About you**

You will also have:

- Demonstrated experience in research administration, higher degree research (HDR) support, or university-industry partnerships.
- Understanding of policies, regulations, and best practices related to HDR programs.
- Familiarity with funding schemes, research partnerships, and scholarship administration.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and stakeholders effectively.
- Experience coordinating research-related programs, partnerships, or events.
- Strong interpersonal skills to liaise with academics, students, industry partners, and funding bodies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing, proposal development, and presentations.
- Ability to prepare high-quality documentation, agreements, and promotional materials.

**What we can offer**
This is a fixed term (until June 2027), full-time position primarily based at Griffith University Gold Coast. 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 6 is in the range $91,843 - $97,964 per annum, plus 17% employer superannuation. The total FTE package is in the range $107,456 - $114,618 per annum.
**Additional Information** 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. 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.
- 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.