Administrative 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. 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 Administration Officer within the Student Academy of Excellence is responsible for providing administrative assistance and support to the day-to-day operations of the Academy including the recruitment, engagement and development of Academy students.

Key responsibilities include:

- Provide general administrative and project support including record management, managing the flow of information, maintaining and reviewing administrative processes and making suggestions for improvement.
- Use excellent digital skillset to design, maintain, and oversee databases and online systems, undertake procurement and financial transactions using the University’s finance systems (eg payment and invoice requests) and participate on user testing/implementation working parties for new/upgraded University systems as required.
- Support working parties and ad hoc committees including the preparation of agendas and minutes and ensure follow up of actions.
- Provide standard policy and procedural advice and contribute to the development of policies and procedures.
- Prepare advice and recommendations relating to projects and administrative matters.
- Review and update web content ensuring relevance and organise and coordinate events and activities.
- Maintain/monitor financial records systems, monitor budget expenditure, and prepare detailed costings and financial reports.

This is an 18-month fixed-term position based at Brisbane South (Nathan). As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other campus locations.

HEW level 5 salary range $ 77,761 - $87,235 plus 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $90,980 - $102,064.

**About You**
An experienced administrator, with an eye for detail and strong communication skills. You will have strong technical expertise with a proven ability to quickly become proficient in new systems. Experience in project/research support will be beneficial.

**Additional Information** Why join 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
- 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

**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” above and the position description
- Current curriculum resume

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Kim Holmes, Program Manager -Student Success.

Closing date: 11:59pm (AEST) Friday 24 January 2025.