HDR Partnerships Officer

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 Griffith Graduate Research School (GGRS) is the dedicated point of contact for all Higher Degree by Research (HDR) candidates and governs the strategic direction for the HDR agenda at Griffith University. The GGRS works closely with academic and professional areas in maintaining quality standards of HDR recruitment, admission, candidature management, education and examination.

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.

Working closely with the HDR Partnerships Coordinator, you will provide advice and support to a wide range of stakeholders across the University, including to Higher Degree Research (HDR) candidates and academics.

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Support the administration for the establishment and management of collaborations with external partners that provide training and funding opportunities for HDR candidates, including industry aligned projects, industry placements and within international collaborative arrangements.
• Review and process HDR candidate requests to undertake an industry engagement activity.
• 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

The successful candidate will hold relevant tertiary qualifications with subsequent relevant experience, and/or an alternate equivalent combination of knowledge, training and/or experience.

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 or 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

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.

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.

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 Professor Rebecca Ford, Dean, Griffith Graduate Research School at [email protected].

For application support, please contact People Services on and quote reference number REF8373B.

Closing date:  Sunday, 31 August 2025 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.